Plaza Towers East, Iowa City

#29 among attractions in Iowa City

Skyscraper, Modernist architecture

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Facts and practical information

Plaza Towers East is the tallest building in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Construction on the 14-story Condominium/hotel building began in 2003 and it was completed two years later. It rises to a height of 158 feet. The 13-story west tower was completed at the same time. The Modern Movement structure was designed by Neumann Monson Architects of Iowa City. McComas-Lacina Construction L.C. also of Iowa City, was responsible for its construction. The first three floors of both towers house commercial space, an extended-stay hotel is located on floors four to six, and three floors of apartments. The top floors are condominiums with penthouse-type units. ()

Coordinates: 41°39'32"N, 91°31'55"W

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Downtown Iowa CityIowa City United States

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Plaza Towers East – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kinnick Stadium, Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Old Capitol Museum, Old Capitol Mall.

1 miW
Sport venue, Sport complex, Sport
Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City
26 min walk • Kinnick Stadium is a stadium located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the home stadium of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes football team.
1.2 miW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City
32 min walk • Carver-Hawkeye Arena, a beacon for sports enthusiasts, stands proudly in Iowa City, Iowa. This multifunctional arena, known for its distinctive design and electric atmosphere, is a hub for the University of Iowa's basketball, wrestling, and volleyball teams.
~1430 ftNW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Old Capitol Museum, Iowa City
7 min walk • The Iowa Old Capitol Building is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It was once the main government building for the state of Iowa, and it now stands as the most prominent landmark at the center of the University of Iowa's campus. The building was depicted on the 1946 Iowa Centennial commemorative half dollar.
~940 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Old Capitol Mall, Iowa City
5 min walk • The Old Capitol Mall is a shopping mall in the downtown area of Iowa City, Iowa. Located across the street from the south-east corner of the Pentacrest, the Old Capitol Mall was a convenient shopping center for University of Iowa students, faculty, and staff. It was originally anchored by JCPenney and Younkers, and over 70 stores.
~1510 ftNW
Museum, Academic building, Natural history museum
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History, Iowa City
8 min walk • The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City, Iowa. The museum was founded in 1858 by instruction of the Iowa General Assembly as the Cabinet of Natural History. It is housed within Macbride Hall, located in the Pentacrest area of the university campus.
~760 ftNW
Shopping, Bookshop
Prairie Lights, Iowa City
4 min walk • Prairie Lights is an independent bookstore in downtown Iowa City, Iowa, founded in 1978, by Jim Harris.
~300 ftW
Shopping, Playground, Shopping centre
Ped Mall, Iowa City
2 min walk • The Ped Mall, also known as the Pedestrian Mall, is a pedestrian mall located in downtown Iowa City, Iowa, near the University of Iowa campus. Officially named City Plaza it was completed in 1979 as the centerpiece of the city’s urban renewal project. Landscaping was completed the following year.
~1450 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Mary's Church and Rectory, Iowa City
7 min walk • St. Mary's Catholic Church, also known as St. Mary of the Visitation Church, is a parish church of the Diocese of Davenport which is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. The church building and rectory were listed together on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
~320 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Englert Theatre, Iowa City
2 min walk • Englert Theatre in Iowa City, Iowa, is a renovated vaudeville-era playhouse now serving as a community arts center and 725-seat performance venue. It is owned and operated year around by Englert Civic Theatre, a non-profit art organization. The building was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
~1360 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Congregational United Church of Christ, Iowa City
7 min walk • Congregational United Church of Christ is located in the downtown area of Iowa City, Iowa, United States near the campus of the University of Iowa. The congregation was organized in 1856 and the church building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
~710 ftW
Theater
Coldren Opera House, Iowa City
4 min walk • The Coldren Opera House is a former theater that operated in Iowa City, Iowa from 1877 until its closure in 1912.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Plaza Towers East?

Nearby attractions include Iowa City Public Library, Iowa City (1 min walk), Englert Theatre, Iowa City (2 min walk), Iowa City Downtown Historic District, Iowa City (3 min walk), Trinity Episcopal Church, Iowa City (3 min walk).

How to get to Plaza Towers East by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaza Towers East:

Bus

Clinton & Iowa - Stop 1030 • Lines: Hawkeye Express, Hawkeye Interdorm, Interdorm, Mayflower Shuttle, Pentacrest, Red Route (6 min walk)
Schaeffer Hall/Downtown Interchange - Stop 0001 • Lines: Hawkeye Express, Hawkeye Interdorm, Interdorm, Mayflower Shuttle, Pentacrest, Red Route (6 min walk)