Location: Cedar Rapids
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Top 10 Things to do in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (IA)
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. Paramount theater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By E9747PMmaryw
After flooding in 2008, the theater was restored to its original beauty. Great chandeliers, ceilings, vintage organ. Well done.
2. Grant Wood Window in Veteran's Memorial Auditorium
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By RetiredTravelerTN - Nashville, United States
We found metered parking (15 minutes per quarter) on the street in front of the Veteran's Memorial building -- a large, imposing building. The beautiful stained-glass window designed by Grant Wood is just inside the front of the building and is definitely worth a stop. A nearby room contains a small history museum where we spent a short time and made a donation. A friendly fellow told us of an airplane models display on an upper floor, so we checked that out too. Leaving the Veteran's Memorial building, we walked to the park across street -- watch out for geese droppings. Cedar Rapids is a small, walkable town, so we dropped another quarter in the meter and took a stroll on a pretty day.
3. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
With more than 2,000 years of art on display in the heart of Downtown Cedar Rapids, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art has something to offer everyone!
Reviewed By E9526GFterrys
Having grown up in this area and knowing the history of some of our most notable artisit we are so fortunate to use our art collection to both share and view anytime. The CRMA brings in on loan some of the best art any city our size could ever imagine. Beautiful building with easy casual viewing. Very proud of this site.
4. Brucemore
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4.5 based on 265 reviews
Brucemore is a living landmark that charts the history of Cedar Rapids. The 26-acre, park-like estate invites exploration of its history, gardens, grounds, and 21-room mansion. Each season, nature's changing beauty entices visitors to the estate offering new experiences. Concerts, theater, festivals, garden walks, holiday celebrations, and tours enliven the site and celebrate the heritage of the community.
Reviewed By Traveler-Greg555
This place is a must-see if you are in Cedar Rapids.Tucked away on a gorgeous piece of property just minutes from downtown is a complex of interesting buildings that have been constructed over a period of decades by a number of prominent civic figures. It is free to walk the spacious grounds which has a pool, a pond, an expansive front lawn and agricultural & botanical structures. A modest fee is charged for a wonderful guided tour through most rooms in the mansion. But first one can get oriented to the estate by visiting the ticket office/musum/gift store where the story of Brucemore is told through photos and short movies. I would highly recommend a visit.
5. CSPS
6. African American Museum of Iowa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
The African American Museum of Iowa is a statewide museum dedicated to preserving, exhibiting, and teaching Iowa’s African American history. As Iowa’s leading educational resource on the topic, we educate more than 30,000 people each year through museum tours, traveling exhibits, research services, youth and adult education programs, and community and fundraising events.
7. National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
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4.5 based on 347 reviews
Expanded 50,000 sq. ft. building opened in July 2012 with a world-class exhibit "Alphonse Mucha: Inspirations of Art Nouveau" featuring 230 pieces direct from Prague and London. Two other galleries feature rotating exhibitions on the culture, art and history of Czechs and Slovaks. And don't miss the two-room 1880's Czech immigrant house that was home to five generations. See the new museum store filled with European treasures and gifts. Stroll down Czech Village and also visit the exhibition, "Rising Above: the Store of a People and the Flood" located a 87 Sixteenth Ave. SW
Reviewed By JDD800 - Lawrence, United States
This is a one-of-a-kind experience especially if you’re from this heritage. It was like reliving some of the great moments that I’ve heard my great grandparents talk about. They also have an awesome gift shop and the whole experience is totally worth it we loved every minute of it and highly recommend especially if you’re from Czechoslovakia heritage
8. Tait Cummins Sports Complex
9. 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.
