Cedar Rapids

United_States

Downtown Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids is a city in Eastern Iowa. In 2016, it was the second largest city in Iowa by population and is home to about 131,000 residents. Largely known as an industrial, working class city, Cedar Rapids has begun to grow and expand employment opportunities in the service sector, attracting new residents to the area. While out of the way of most major travel routes and destinations, a stop in Cedar Rapids may uncover a great taste of the Midwest. Typical Iowa hospitality is not lost here.

  • Cedar Rapids Downtown District.
  • Cedar Rapids History Center.
  • Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave SE, +1 319 366-7503. Features collection of works by Iowa natives Grant Wood and Marvin Cone, and a collection of 21 Roman portrait busts.

Cedar Rapids Downtown District.

Cedar Rapids History Center.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave SE, +1 319 366-7503. Features collection of works by Iowa natives Grant Wood and Marvin Cone, and a collection of 21 Roman portrait busts.

  • Cedar Rapids Kernels, 950 Rockford Road SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404. Class A minor league baseball team in Cedar Rapids. $8-11.
  • Cedar Valley Nature Trail. Great paved trail for bicycling, running, etc. Winds around the Cedar River, beautiful farm fields and wooded areas.
  • Indian Creek Nature Center. Stop in the barn museum to learn about Iowa's plants and wildlife, then check out any of their several miles of nature trails.
  • Orchestra Iowa.
  • Theatre Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids Kernels, 950 Rockford Road SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404. Class A minor league baseball team in Cedar Rapids. $8-11.

Cedar Valley Nature Trail. Great paved trail for bicycling, running, etc. Winds around the Cedar River, beautiful farm fields and wooded areas.

Indian Creek Nature Center. Stop in the barn museum to learn about Iowa's plants and wildlife, then check out any of their several miles of nature trails.

Orchestra Iowa.

Theatre Cedar Rapids.

  • Lindale Mall, 4444 1st Ave SE, +1 319 378-1380. Lindale Mall is anchored by Sears, Von Maur, and Younkers, with other chain stores and local retailers. Food court has chain restaurants, and Cedar Rapids-based options.
  • NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd St SE. 10AM-8PM Thusday/Friday, 10AM-6PM Saturday, 10AM-4PM Sunday (Closed M-W). Marketplace for local businesses, including food and beverage vendors and boutiques.

Lindale Mall, 4444 1st Ave SE, +1 319 378-1380. Lindale Mall is anchored by Sears, Von Maur, and Younkers, with other chain stores and local retailers. Food court has chain restaurants, and Cedar Rapids-based options.

NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd St SE. 10AM-8PM Thusday/Friday, 10AM-6PM Saturday, 10AM-4PM Sunday (Closed M-W). Marketplace for local businesses, including food and beverage vendors and boutiques.

  • Brewed Awakenings, 1271 1st Ave SE, +1 319 363-4333. Coffee shop near Coe College that makes excellent espresso.
  • The Flying Wienie, 103 8th Ave SW, +1 319 861-3036. The roof is adorned with a full-sized, bright yellow bi-plane. Serves hot dogs and other greasy short order food, homemade Polish sausage and gyros.
  • The Irish Democrat, 1st Ave and 32nd St, +1 319 364-9896. 11AM-?. Irish pub and grill. $7-15.
  • The Starlite Room, 3300 1st Ave NE. Small-town Iowa atmosphere with greasy food. Known for its half-pound Superburger.

Brewed Awakenings, 1271 1st Ave SE, +1 319 363-4333. Coffee shop near Coe College that makes excellent espresso.

The Flying Wienie, 103 8th Ave SW, +1 319 861-3036. The roof is adorned with a full-sized, bright yellow bi-plane. Serves hot dogs and other greasy short order food, homemade Polish sausage and gyros.

The Irish Democrat, 1st Ave and 32nd St, +1 319 364-9896. 11AM-?. Irish pub and grill. $7-15.

The Starlite Room, 3300 1st Ave NE. Small-town Iowa atmosphere with greasy food. Known for its half-pound Superburger.

  • The Vault (formally The Piano Lounge), 208 2nd Ave SE, +1 319-363-0606. Known for its large martini menu and music, dueling pianos every weekend, and also featuring comedy acts. Half-price martinis from 3-7PM everyday, and all day Tuesdays & Thursdays. Closed Sundays.
  • R.G. Books, 3611 1st Ave NE, +1 319 363-7550. Small, cozy, intimate place with a variety of drinks. Books line the walls. Bartenders have unique personalities.
  • Third Base Sports, 500 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, +1 319 378-9090. Great hand crafted ales, including five year round beers and three rotating seasonal tap handles. Diverse food menu, tons of TVs, party room, patio.
  • Zins taste, 227 2nd Ave S.E, +1 319 363-9467. M-Th 11AM-10PM; F 11AM-midnight; Sa 5PM-12AM. Tapas - Anything from sliders to seared scallops served as a tapas portion. $$.

The Vault (formally The Piano Lounge), 208 2nd Ave SE, +1 319-363-0606. Known for its large martini menu and music, dueling pianos every weekend, and also featuring comedy acts. Half-price martinis from 3-7PM everyday, and all day Tuesdays & Thursdays. Closed Sundays.

R.G. Books, 3611 1st Ave NE, +1 319 363-7550. Small, cozy, intimate place with a variety of drinks. Books line the walls. Bartenders have unique personalities.

Third Base Sports, 500 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, +1 319 378-9090. Great hand crafted ales, including five year round beers and three rotating seasonal tap handles. Diverse food menu, tons of TVs, party room, patio.

Zins taste, 227 2nd Ave S.E, +1 319 363-9467. M-Th 11AM-10PM; F 11AM-midnight; Sa 5PM-12AM. Tapas - Anything from sliders to seared scallops served as a tapas portion. $$.