Hudson Street is in western Cedar Falls, Iowa, and passes through the campus of the University of North Iowa, one of the state's three public universities. Friends and families of the university's students can find hotel accommodations within 10 minutes of Hudson Road. Cedar Falls is also known for fishing opportunities on the Cedar River and George Wyth State Park, which offers five miles of hiking trails. During the winter, these trails are used for cross-country skiing.
The Wingate by Wyndham hotel in southwest Cedar Falls is right off Hudson Road and features amenities such as an indoor swimming pool and fitness center with a whirlpool tub. This modern hotel also features a meeting room for conferences and some of the guest rooms have work areas, microwaves and refrigerators.
The hotel is only a five-minute drive from the campus of the University of North Iowa on Hudson Road. Nearby restaurants on the Technology Parkway include Ferrari's, an Italian restaurant with menus for lunch and dinner. The hotel is also within walking distance of Prairie Lakes Park, a 165-acre recreation area with two lakes for fishing, three picnic shelters and a nature trail.
Situated in downtown Cedar Falls, the Blackhawk Hotel is a five-minute drive from Hudson Road. It features guest rooms that offer views of the downtown area and the Cedar River. The guest rooms also have antique-style furniture, and the suites have fine artwork and living room areas. The hotel was built in the 19th century as one of the first two buildings in Cedar Falls and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The adjacent restaurant, SoHo, is a modern contrast to the historic Blackhawk Hotel, since it has the resemblance and atmosphere of a deli one would find in Philadelphia or New York City. However, the brick wall serves as a reminder that the restaurant is in the historical confines of downtown Cedar Falls. The hotel is also within walking distance of Main Street restaurants and lounges, including the New Orleans-themed Bourbon Street and Voodoo Lounge. The Ice House Museum in the riverfront Sturgis Park is only a five-minute walk from the hotel.
The Holiday Inn is on the corner of Waterloo Road and University Avenue in central Cedar Falls, approximately five minutes from Hudson Road. The hotel is a short walk from shopping opportunities at the College Square Mall, while movies can be seen at the mall's College Square Theater. Families staying at the Holiday Inn can take advantage of swimming activities at the Cedar Falls Aquatic Park. This aquatic center on Main Street features a lazy river ride, 196-foot tube slide and a 50-meter swimming pool. George Wyth State Park is a 10-minute drive from the hotel. Off-site dining is available on Main Street and University Avenue, within five minutes of the hotel.
The hotel offers an indoor swimming pool, fitness center and the on-site River City Beefstro Restaurant. This restaurant has a casual atmosphere, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the week. Some of the guest rooms have sitting areas with sleeper sofas, microwaves and refrigerators.
