Cedar Rapids

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Come to Cedar Rapids, a blossoming cultural and artistic hub, to see its gorgeous parklands, expansive galleries and the beloved Brucemore heritage mansion.

Absorb the atmosphere of Cedar Rapids, a rapidly growing city situated along the banks of the Cedar River in Iowa. Here you’ll see artistic centers that blend the old and the new alongside parks and unique historic landmarks that preserve the past of the American Midwest.

Get up early and head to the markets in the north of the city. The Farmer’s Daughters market has fresh, locally sourced produce from farms in the area. Get around using the public bus system or by taxis, which are cheap and reliable.

Cedar Rapids has 3,360 acres (1,360 hectares) of parkland to explore. Fish for trout, scuba dive or canoe at the Prairie Park Fishery. The 65-acre (26-hectare) lake and surrounding park also offers opportunities for hiking, biking and bird watching.

Go on a wine-tasting tour of the county’s local vineyards. Wineries just outside Cedar Rapids are surrounded by rolling hills and offer tasting and lunch menus.

Art and culture lovers will be delighted by the exhibitions at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, which has thousands of pieces which span 2,000 years of craftsmanship. Visit the historic Brucemore mansion north of downtown. The restored 19th-century mansion lies on a 26 acres (10.5 hectares) estate and hosts regular concerts and theatre performances. Check the official Brucemore website for timetables of events.

Engage with history at the African American Historical Museum and the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library, where you’ll learn about the state’s immigrant past. Take children to the Iowa Children’s Museum for an interactive experience of science. Visit the Ushers Ferry Historic Village, where actors and buildings depict life in an Iowan village at the start of the 20th century. 

Rent a car and drive to the Indian Creek Nature Centre just outside the town. Here you’ll find 330 acres (133 hectares) of preserved prairies, wetlands and woods that Iowa is known for.

Where to stay in Cedar Rapids

National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library featuring interior views and heritage elements

Southwest Area

While visiting Southwest Area, you might make a stop by sights like Czech Village and National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library.

Southwest Area
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cedar Rapids
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cedar Rapids
2 out of 5
2215 Blairs Ferry Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA
The price is S$96 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
S$96
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cedar Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel and area around is clean and safe. The hotel is one block off 380 so very convenient to get to. Breakfast was sufficient with several options. If you are looking for a bigger breakfast there are restaurants in the area. The hotel met all of our needs. I recommend it."

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cedar Rapids
Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport
Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport
2 out of 5
616 33rd Ave S.W., I-380 Exit 17, Cedar Rapids, IA
The price is S$81 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$81
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Cedar Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,234 reviews)
"Super helpful and friendly staff. Good housekeeping"

Reviewed on 29 Jun, 2025

Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport
Radisson Hotel Cedar Rapids
Radisson Hotel Cedar Rapids
3.5 out of 5
1200 Collins Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA
The price is S$131 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
S$131
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cedar Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (999 reviews)
Give it a try.
"I would stay here again. Its in the beginning stage of going through renovations. It definitely needs it as there were some issues that i noticed. Such as clogged sink and mildewed shower curtain. But overall i would give it an overall 7 for cleanliness. No bugs. And conveniently located near the ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun, 2025

Radisson Hotel Cedar Rapids
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
CR Short Stays
CR Short Stays
4 out of 5
600 1st Avenue Northwest, Cedar Rapids, IA
Stay at this 4-star vacation home in Cedar Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cedar River and Veterans Memorial ...
Great place to stay!
"The home was very welcoming and located within walking distance to everything we needed. Big Grove Brewery and McGrath Amphitheatre."

Reviewed on 18 Aug, 2024

CR Short Stays
Quaint Cedar Rapids Home, 4 Mi to Downtown!
Quaint Cedar Rapids Home, 4 Mi to Downtown!
3 out of 5
Cedar Rapids
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly cottage in Cedar Rapids. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lindale Mall and Indian Creek Nature ...
Quaint Cedar Rapids Home, 4 Mi to Downtown!
Cozy Cedar Rapids Pad - 2 Blocks to Mercy Care!
Cozy Cedar Rapids Pad - 2 Blocks to Mercy Care!
3 out of 5
Cedar Rapids
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Cedar Rapids. Enjoy free parking, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and African American ...
Cozy Cedar Rapids Pad - 2 Blocks to Mercy Care!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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