Discover Waverly

Waverly offers several starting points for planning a trip: the Waverly Rail Trail, the Cedar River, public art, and seasonal market and concert dates. The best time to visit also depends on whether you want to attend an event or focus on trails and nature.

River, Trails and Nature

The Waverly Rail Trail starts at the Cedar River Bridge in downtown Waverly. The trail is suitable for biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, and nature watching. It offers several ways to plan your trip around a particular activity rather than choosing your stay solely based on event dates.

Another point of interest is Kohlmann Park. It is located in the heart of Waverly on the banks of the Cedar River and connects the bike trail to the north with the downtown loop. The riverfront and trail connections together shape how visitors navigate this part of the city; the Rail Trail, in turn, has its own starting point at the Cedar River Bridge.

Wildlife along the Cedar River is also part of Waverly’s natural appeal: ducks, geese, and bald eagles live near the river year-round. Along with opportunities for nature watching on the Rail Trail, this makes a specific focus for travelers interested in river landscapes and wildlife.

Art and Events

The Shades of Rhythm Amphitheater serves as a music venue and a public art installation in Waverly. Music and art come together at this location, while other cultural events take place on specific days and months.

The Waverly Art Walk is an annual juried art and craft show held at Kohlmann Park on the first Saturday in May. If the art market is the reason for your trip, check the latest event dates before planning: the schedule may change.

Concerts In Kohlmann is Waverly’s summer concert series, with events held on Thursdays in June and July; this schedule may also change. The dates have a clear distinction: the Art Walk is held on one Saturday in May, while the concert series spans several Thursdays during the summer months. Check the dates if a particular concert is a deciding factor for your stay.

Seasonal Offerings and Other Interests

The Waverly Farmers Market runs from spring through fall on Tuesdays and Saturdays. It offers fresh produce and baked goods. Its schedule therefore extends beyond a single event day, but is still tied to a season and specific days of the week. Since the market schedule may change, it’s a good idea to check the latest dates before visiting.

Sports are also part of the range of options: the Ohle Wartburg-Waverly Sports & Wellness Center has an indoor pool, and the Waverly Golf Course is a municipal golf course. These details add specific interests to consider when planning your trip, alongside trails, the river, art, and seasonal events.

Plan a Hotel Stay Around Your Interests

When searching for hotels in Waverly, your main interest can be a useful starting point: a specific art or concert date, the seasonal farmers market, or a stay focused on the Rail Trail, park, and Cedar River. The schedules can help you compare options: market visits are spread across spring through fall, the Art Walk is scheduled for the first Saturday in May, and Concerts In Kohlmann takes place during the summer months of June and July. If a specific event is essential to your trip, check the latest event dates before setting your travel dates.

For the broader travel overview: Bremer County.