Location: Cedar Rapids
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Things to do in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (IA): The Best Nature & Parks
Cedar Rapids /ˈsiːdər ˈræpɪdz/ is the second-largest city in Iowa and is the county seat of Linn County. The city lies on both banks of the Cedar River, 20 miles (32 km) north of Iowa City and 100 miles (160 km) northeast of Des Moines, the state's capital and largest city. It is a part of the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor of Linn, Benton, Cedar, Jones, Johnson, and Washington counties.
Restaurants in Cedar Rapids
1. Indian Creek Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By 573dk9999 - Iowa City, United States
A very environmentally conscious experience, from the solar arrays to the butterfly gardens, beehives, forest walks, and greenhouses, is the place to take kids and adults to understand their place in the world. Right now is a good time to see the power of the derecho storm from last August. The number of trees blown down by the creekside is astonishing. In another month the remaining trees will leaf out and cover the damage. A place worth visiting again and again.
2. Bever Park
3. Prarie Park Fishery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By iowagirl913 - Cedar Rapids, United States
Love biking around the lake and then continuing onto the Indian Creek Nature trail! It is really nice that we are also able to put the kayake's in for a spin.
4. Cedar River
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By 965deborahv
There is a nice walkway along the river, and sometimes there are activities happening. It smells better on the days the factory is making crunch berry cereal :-).
5. Sac & Fox Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
6. Mount Trashmore
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By workhardplayhard27 - Mantorville, United States
We recently walked one of the trails built on this old landfill, and were rewarded with a beautiful view of Cedar Rapid at the overlook. There are three trails at this site. Trashmore Trail is a downhill only trail that is supposed to be a fun ride for bicyclists. Overlook Trail is for both walkers/runners and bicyclists with traffic running both uphill and downhill. We walked the Stumptown Trail which is just for walkers/runners. You would want to be in reasonably good shape to walk this trail. All of the trails have limited hours, so check online before going. Also, they close for any inclement weather to protect the trails from damage. What a beautiful idea for using the site!
