Location: Cedar Rapids
Top Things to do in Cedar Rapids
Top 6 Points of Interest & Landmarks 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. Brucemore
Overall Ratings
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.
3. Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids
4. 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.
5. 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.
