Location: Cedar Rapids
Top Things to do in Cedar Rapids
Top 10 Free 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. 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.
2. 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.
3. Grant Wood Studio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Grant Wood's Cedar Rapids studio is the second floor of a late 19th century carriage house. The modest red brick and wood building sits next to a large, elegant mansion that once housed one of Cedar Rapids' most prominent families. It was in the Studio that Grant Wood painted one of his most famous works of art, American Gothic-a work that was shown at and purchased by the Art Institute of Chicago in 1930 for $300.
4. Bever Park
5. 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.
6. Cedar Rapids Public Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Sirma_Celik - Cedar Rapids, United States
This is our favorite place especially when the weather is bad. We all enjoy (kids and adults) here. They have great activities for all ages. Plus, they have a nursing room.
7. Clock House Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By STEVENS978
We stopped for a few beers and found the atmosphere as well as the service outstanding! They craft some unique and great tasting micro brews. My favorite is Big Ben. The brewery is located in a 102 year old building that must have been used to build Clocks at one time. If you are looking for a nice place to drink a few interesting beers this is it. It is on my must stop list when in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Appetizers can be ordered also.
8. 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 :-).
9. NewBo City Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 128 reviews
NewBo City Market is a community-based economic development organization that has become a cherished cultural and community gathering space with art, music, learning, and a range of activities that bring together visitors and neighbors alike. Inside, the Market is home to several startup and early-stage businesses that have a distinct focus on local products. Outside, the Market hosts several free and family friendly events such as evening concerts by local musicians, wellness activities like yoga and group bike rides, and several large community festivals which showcases the rich culture and wonderful talent thats homegrown in Iowa.
Reviewed By Teammilitello - Des Moines, United States
The kids & I took scooters from here, down along the river, over to the Art Museum, & back again in about 2 hours (stopping a lot for pictures of unique sites). We loved seeing such new & modern buildings popping up in this part of town.
10. Czech Village / New Bohemia District
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By F8083GTtinas - Orlando, United States
Neat shopping area with a great bakery and a market of local finds. great to explore when the weather is not too hot.
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