At 522 South Clinton Street, you’re right next to campus with fantastic places to eat on your doorstep. Walk just five minutes for incredible vegan food at atmospheric gem Trumpet Blossom Café, or savour scallops at upmarket Orchard Green Restaurant and Lounge. Take advantage of the area’s flat terrain and cycle lanes and ride the three minutes to Bread Garden Market, then stock up on fresh groceries to create a culinary feast at home. The dishwasher will take care of the cleaning up.
On the weekend, hook up with the nearby Iowa River Corridor Trail, taking you down to the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area in scenic Sand Lake Park. Fuel up with brunch of Moroccan Eggs at local eaterie Leaf Kitchen restaurant first, or pack a picnic to enjoy as you look out over the lake. If your clothes get muddy, just throw them in the on-site laundry back at home.
After class, make the short walk or bike ride home and fix yourself a drink to enjoy on your balcony. Pull out a book and get started on your reading list or just sit and chat to your friends in the afternoon sunshine. On chillier days, cozy around the fireplace or study at your desk in the privacy of your room.
No matter how much stuff you have, it’ll be easy to keep your apartment tidy with a full basement for storage. Garbage disposal and air conditioning are included to make life a little easier, no matter how heavy your workload gets!
