America's Top 31 Most Scenic College Sports Stadiums from Coast to Coast

15. Kinnick Stadium: A Midwestern Gem with a Human Touch

Kinnick Stadium, nestled in the heart of Iowa City, is proof that you don’t need mountains or oceans to create one of the most meaningful college football environments in America. The 70,000-seat stadium boasts classic design with a tight horseshoe layout, putting fans right on top of the action. But its beauty isn’t just physical—it’s emotional. Rising just beyond the south end zone is the Stead Family Children’s Hospital, where young patients watch the games from upper-floor windows. At the end of the first quarter, the entire stadium turns and waves in unison to the children—a moment so pure and powerful it has become one of the most beloved traditions in sports. Add in golden cornfields, crisp fall skies, and a sea of black and gold, and you’ve got a stadium that radiates warmth, unity, and heart in every game.