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Gay Iowa City

Indie College town where you can marry Famed for creative writing, indie bookstores and specialty beers, gay life in this riverfront college town got a big boost from the April 2009 Iowa Supreme Court ruling for marriage equality. Visitors will find a resilient burg of 67,000 with a small but growing gay scene and a progressive and inclusive mainstream. Bronze sidewalk plaques honor famous authors, setting the cultural tone. Head to neighboring Coralville for suburban pleasures like a mall and a skating rink (nice in Iowa's uber-humid summers).
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Studio 13

 (14 Ratings)

The only game in town

Enjoy drink specials, karaoke, and drag queens at this straight-friendly bar that admits 19 year olds.

13 S. Linn Street, Iowa City


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The Hamburg Inn No. 2

 (8 Ratings)

40 years of high-quality cholesterol

Old-school source for gigantic burgers, omelets and pancakes. If you're in town for a U. of Iowa-related meeting or...

214 N. Linn Street, Iowa City


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