Veterans Memorial Building & Commission, Cedar Rapids

#23 among attractions in Cedar Rapids

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Veterans Memorial Building & Commission (address: 50 2nd Avenue Bridge) is a place located in Cedar Rapids (Iowa state) and belongs to the category of museum, memorial.

It is situated at an altitude of 705 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 41°58'36"N latitude and 91°40'16"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Veterans Memorial Building & Commission is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Ground Transporation Center (bus, 7 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: First Avenue Bridge (bridge, 2 min walk), Security Building (interesting neighbourhood, 5 min walk), Peoples Savings Bank (art nouveau architecture, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 41°58'36"N, 91°40'16"W

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50 2nd Avenue BridgeDowntown Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids United States

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Veterans Memorial Building & Commission – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Veterans Memorial Stadium, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Paramount Theatre, First Avenue Bridge.

1 miSW
Sport complex, Baseball, Sport venue
Veterans Memorial Stadium, Cedar Rapids
26 min walk • Veterans Memorial Stadium is a minor league baseball stadium in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It is the home field of the Cedar Rapids Kernels of the High-A Central.
~1970 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids
10 min walk • 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.
~1080 ftE
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids
6 min walk • The Paramount Theatre is a 1,693-seat Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
~230 ftNW
Bridge
First Avenue Bridge, Cedar Rapids
2 min walk • 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.
0.8 miSE
41°58'16"N • 91°39'28"W
NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids
21 min walk • Market, Shopping, Flea market
~980 ftS
Art Nouveau architecture
Peoples Savings Bank, Cedar Rapids
5 min walk • 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.
0.6 miE
Church
Bethel AME Church, Cedar Rapids
15 min walk • 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.
0.5 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Universalist Church of Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids
13 min walk • The First Universalist Church of Cedar Rapids, also called the Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.6 miNE
41°58'53"N • 91°39'37"W
Gilded Pear Gallery, Cedar Rapids
17 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
~1270 ftS
41°58'24"N • 91°40'12"W
McGrath Amphitheatre, Cedar Rapids
7 min walk • Concerts and shows, Park, Theater
1.2 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Cedar Rapids Ice Arena, Cedar Rapids
30 min walk • The ImOn Ice Arena is a 3,850-seat multipurpose arena in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, located adjacent to Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Veterans Memorial Building & Commission?

Nearby attractions include First Avenue Bridge, Cedar Rapids (2 min walk), Security Building, Cedar Rapids (5 min walk), Peoples Savings Bank, Cedar Rapids (5 min walk), Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids (6 min walk).

How to get to Veterans Memorial Building & Commission by public transport?

The nearest stations to Veterans Memorial Building & Commission:

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Ground Transporation Center (7 min walk)