Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Midwest Living

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

A thriving downtown district in Cedar Rapids entices tourists with an engaging museum of art and history center, plus dozens of eateries and a popular farmer’s market.

Latest Midwest Living Cedar Rapids Reviews

Sykora Bakery
"Try kolaches—pastries with fruit, poppyseed or cream...
The Blue Toad
"Enjoy tasty, generous portions of Czech specialty dishes...
Cedar Valley Trails
"This 100-mile trail system connects Waterloo and Cedar...
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
"With the largest Grant Wood collection in the world, this...
Grant Wood Studio
"Grant Wood painted some of his most famous works in this...
Brucemore
"See how wealthy Midwesterners lived in the late 1800s and...
Lighthouse Inn Supper Club
"This nautically decorated old-time supper club dishes up...
Croissant Du Jour French Patisserie and Cafe
"It's easy to imagine being in Paris at this French...
National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library
"See elaborate folk costumes, an immigrant home and more at...
African American Museum of Iowa
"Learn about the experience of being a minority in Iowa at...

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