We think you'll like Sue too.

If you haven't been to the Science Center of Iowa to check out the newest exhibit,  A T. Rex named Sue yet, we suggest you do.  The exhibit is free with regular admission and will be on display until May 2nd, 2013.  


Sue is the largest, most complete and best preserved Tyrannosaurus ever found.  She is pretty cool when you get up close!


They also offer other dino-related activities such as a dino-dig, and opportunities to look through the eyes of a dinosaur.  The exhibit is very educational and fun.  If you are looking to avoid crowds, try going on a weekday morning and keep in mind that Fridays tend to be field-trip days.

You can probably get through the exhibit, especially with little ones in about a half hour, so make sure you come prepared to check out the rest of the science center as well if you are aren't a member and are paying full admission.  The IMAX theater is also showing a Dinosaur movie that looks cool.  So maybe check the showtimes before you go if you plan to see that.  The permanent exhibits are always fun too.  


The cafe has a good variety of lunch and even dinner options or there are a bunch of restaurants that we like to go to after a visit up the street a little, like Dos Rios or Fongs Pizza.  We park half-way between where we want to eat lunch and the Science Center and walk so we don't have to park twice.  Remember to bring change for the meter if you do that.

Warning: The gift shop has a whole display of new dinosaur-themed toys and projects.  They are pretty cool, but be prepared for some begging if you have kids.  Or maybe some begging husbands...