1-day Waterloo itinerary (Iowa)

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Fri, Nov 6
Waterloo area
$124
- 09:141
  Matugani
  former roller coaster at Liseberg
  until 10:14Free entry 14 min
- 10:212
  Cedar Valley Aboretum & Botanic Gardens
  Arboretum & botanic gardens in Waterloo, Iowa, United States
  until 11:36Free entry 7 min
  Lunch at LJ's Neighborhood Bar & GrillAmerican restaurant
- 12:603
  George Wyth Memorial State Park
  State park in Black Hawk County, Iowa
  until 13:60Free entry 24 min
- 14:124
  Cedar River Park
  park in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America
  until 15:12Free entry 12 min
- Back near Lost Island Waterpark · 16 minDirections
Sunset 4:56 PM
Dinner atD'Leon's Taco Rico(Mexican restaurant)

Day 1

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Day 1 · Waterloo area

Road trip

22 mi

Driving

25 min

Behind the wheel

$4

Fuel (est.)

Driving per day

1

Fuel at ~$3.50/gal and ~22 mpg. Fill up before rural stretches and national parks.
Electric? Find chargers on your route (U.S. DOE).

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$124

$62 per person · $124 per day

Stays: $0 0%
Food: $120 97%
Tickets: $0 0%
Travel: $4 3%

Split costs$62 each

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Travel$4paid by

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1 day in Waterloo area

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