Cedar Rapids, United States
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Alternative names: Area: 72.06 mi²Elevation: 732 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°58'42"N, 91°39'44"W
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Cedar Rapids Top Attractions

Cedar Rapids Attractions - What to See and Explore

Cedar Rapids offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Mays Island, Sac and Fox Trail, Indian Creek Nature Center. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Museum • Art museum

    Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

    The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art is a museum in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. The museum is privately owned and was established in 1905.

  • mays island cedar rapids
    41°58'31"N • 91°40'13"W

    Mays Island

    May's Island is a small island on the Cedar River, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Functioning as a civic center much like the Île de la Cité, it is the site of the Memorial Building, the Linn County Courthouse, and the county jail.

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    41°57'21"N • 91°35'45"W

    Sac and Fox Trail

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    41°57'60"N • 91°35'21"W

    Indian Creek Nature Center

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  • paramount theatre cedar rapids
    Concerts and shows • Performing arts • Theater

    Paramount Theatre

    The Paramount Theatre is a 1,693-seat Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

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    Museum • History museum • Historical place

    Brucemore

    Brucemore, a park-like, 26-acre estate in the heart of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is the site of a Queen Anne-style mansion, formal gardens, a children's garden, night garden, pond, orchard, and woodland.

  • african american museum of iowa cedar rapids
    Museum • History museum • Specialty museum

    African American Museum of Iowa

    The African American Museum of Iowa, nestled along the Cedar River near downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, has been carrying out its mission “To preserve, publicize, and educate the public on the African American heritage and culture of Iowa” since its incorporation as a 501 organization in 1994.

  • iowa masonic library and museum cedar rapids
    Museum • Library • History museum

    Iowa Masonic Library and Museum

    The Iowa Masonic Library and Museum, located at 813 First Ave. SE, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, is one of the largest Masonic libraries in the world and incorporates at least three museum collections. The library was the first, worldwide, to have its own building.

  • first avenue bridge cedar rapids
    Bridge

    First Avenue Bridge

    The First Avenue Bridge is a historic structure located in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It carries U.S. Route 151 for 697 feet over the Cedar River. The original six-span concrete arch structure was completed in 1920 for $420,000.

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    41°58'16"N • 91°39'28"W

    NewBo City Market

    Market • Shopping • Flea market

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    Neighbourhood • Oakhill Jackson

    Bohemian Commercial Historic District

    The Bohemian Commercial Historic District, also known as New Bohemia, is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

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    Museum • MedQ

    Grant Wood Studio

    The Grant Wood Cultural District is a historic district in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa that was certified in 2010 by the Iowa State Historical Society.

  • indian creek bridge cedar rapids
    Nature and wildlife • Park • Bridge

    Indian Creek Bridge

    The Indian Creek Bridge is a wrought iron bridge, built about 1880 to the east of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The bridge crosses a tributary of the Cedar River in Linn County. It was designed and built by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio as an eight-panel pin-connected through truss in an unusual double-intersection Pratt design.

  • peoples savings bank cedar rapids
    Art Nouveau architecture

    Peoples Savings Bank

    The Peoples Savings Bank in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was designed by Louis Sullivan. It was the second of a number of small "jewel box" banks in midwest towns designed by Sullivan during 1907 to 1919.

  • mother mosque of america cedar rapids
    Sacred and religious sites • Church • Mosque

    Mother Mosque of America

    The Mother Mosque of America, once known as The Rose of Fraternity Lodge, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, is the oldest standing purpose-built mosque in the United States, having been completed in 1934.

  • ushers ferry historic village cedar rapids location map
    42°0'22"N • 91°43'18"W

    Ushers Ferry Historic Village

    Museum • Historical place

  • st paul united methodist church cedar rapids
    Sacred and religious sites • Church • Architecture

    St. Paul United Methodist Church

    St. Paul's United Methodist Church is located in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. The Louis Sullivan-designed building has been individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1985. In 2000 it was included as a contributing property in the Second and Third Avenue Historic District.

  • linn county courthouse cedar rapids
    41°58'30"N • 91°40'11"W

    Linn County Courthouse

    The Linn County Courthouse is located on May's Island in the middle of the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It, along with the Veterans Memorial Building and two other buildings, is a contributing property to the May's Island Historic District that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

  • bethel ame church cedar rapids
    Church • MedQ

    Bethel AME Church

    Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. The congregation was established in either 1870 or 1871, which makes this the oldest historically African American church in the city.

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Cedar Rapids – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Cedar Rapids, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Carver-Hawkeye Arena (Iowa City), Old Capitol Museum (Iowa City), Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum (West Branch).

  • carver hawkeye arena iowa city22 milesS
    Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport

    Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City

    Carver-Hawkeye Arena, a beacon for sports enthusiasts, stands proudly in Iowa City, Iowa. This multifunctional arena, known for its distinctive design and electric atmosphere, is a hub for the University of Iowa's basketball, wrestling, and volleyball teams.

  • old capitol museum iowa city23 milesS
    Museum, Historical place, History museum

    Old Capitol Museum, Iowa City

    The Iowa Old Capitol Building is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It was once the main government building for the state of Iowa, and it now stands as the most prominent landmark at the center of the University of Iowa's campus. The building was depicted on the 1946 Iowa Centennial commemorative half dollar.

  • herbert hoover presidential library and museum west branch27 milesSE
    Museum and library with Hoover exhibits

    Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, West Branch

    The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and burial place of Herbert Clark Hoover, the 31st president of the United States, located on the grounds of the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch, Iowa.

  • herbert hoover national historic site west branch27 milesSE
    Museum, Cemetery, History museum

    Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, West Branch

    The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site is a unit of the National Park System in West Branch, Iowa, United States. The buildings and grounds are managed by the National Park Service to commemorate the life of Herbert Hoover, the 31st president of the United States.

  • field of dreams dyersville47 milesNE
    Sport complex, Sport venue, Sport

    Field of Dreams, Dyersville

    Field of Dreams is a baseball field and pop-culture tourist attraction, originally built for the 1989 movie of the same name. It is in Dubuque County, Iowa, near Dyersville.

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Best Time To Visit Cedar Rapids

Learn when is the best time to travel to Cedar Rapids weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in May and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January and February. Most of it rains in June, July and August.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Cedar Rapids?

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What is the best time to visit Cedar Rapids?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in May and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

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