Guidebook for Cedar Rapids
Parks & Nature
Prairie Park Fishery Trail
Prairie Park Fishery Traila quiet 1.7 mile loop by the Cedar and a small lake
Access is one block away where 14th Ave crosses the river. Cross and go south for a more secluded segment to the town of Ely (9 miles). Head north on this side of the river to go through downtown and eventually to Waterloo (62 miles).
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Cedar River TrailAccess is one block away where 14th Ave crosses the river. Cross and go south for a more secluded segment to the town of Ely (9 miles). Head north on this side of the river to go through downtown and eventually to Waterloo (62 miles).
See linncountytrails.org for trailheads and parking for the Sac and Fox and other local trails.
Sac and Fox Trail
Sac and Fox TrailSee linncountytrails.org for trailheads and parking for the Sac and Fox and other local trails.
Greene Square
A compact urban park for a picnic or letting kids run after a trip to the library.
Arts & Culture
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
1400 Inspiration Pl SWSee ncsml.org for current exhibits
Cedar Rapids Public Library
450 5th Ave SECheck out the green roof patio.
Stellar Grant Wood and Marvin Cone collections, with other rotating exhibits from Roman to contemporary.
18 locals recommend
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
410 3rd Ave SEStellar Grant Wood and Marvin Cone collections, with other rotating exhibits from Roman to contemporary.
Paramount Theatre
123 3rd Ave SETheatre Cedar Rapids
102 3rd St SEDrinks & Nightlife
Lion Bridge Brewing Co.
59 16th Ave SWAward-winning local beers and tasty food.
Frequent music, a nice patio and good pizza. Dozens of constantly rotating beers on tap.
19 locals recommend
Parlor City Pub & Eatery
1125 3rd St SEFrequent music, a nice patio and good pizza. Dozens of constantly rotating beers on tap.
A piece of Cedar Rapids' history... Grant Wood drank here. Cool atmosphere and a killer tenderloin.
Little Bohemia
1317 3rd St SEA piece of Cedar Rapids' history... Grant Wood drank here. Cool atmosphere and a killer tenderloin.
Tornado's Grub & Pub
1600 3rd St SEFrequent music and solid bar food.
CSPS
1103 3rd St SECheck legionarts.org for a calendar of fantastic indie and international music acts.
Food Scene
Brewhemia
1202 3rd St SEPeople get addicted to this coffee.
Caucho
1202 3rd St SETacos and mexcal with outdoor seating.
Excellent higher end cuisine for a date night or a business dinner.
13 locals recommend
Cobble Hill Restaurant
219 2nd St SEExcellent higher end cuisine for a date night or a business dinner.
Shopping
Indoor farmers market. Check newbocitymarket.org for open hours and events. Frequent music, workshops, and exercise classes. Good and varied food court. Specialty food and gift shopping.
58 locals recommend
NewBo City Market
1100 3rd St SEIndoor farmers market. Check newbocitymarket.org for open hours and events. Frequent music, workshops, and exercise classes. Good and varied food court. Specialty food and gift shopping.
Cedar Rapids Farmer's Market
501 1st St SEAlternate Saturdays June-September.
Essentials
Hy-Vee
1520 6th St SWSave-A-Lot
1625 J St SWMercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids
701 10th St SESalon Lofts on 12th
420 12th Ave SEFix Salon
110 3rd Ave SWCasey's
201 8th Ave SEEverything Else
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex
350 1st Ave NE