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City in Iowa, United States
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Cedar Rapids is a city in Eastern Iowa. In 2016, it was the second largest city in Iowa by population and is home to about 137,000 residents. Largely known as an industrial, working class city, Cedar Rapids has begun to grow and expand employment opportunities in the service sector, attracting new residents to the area. While out of the way of most major travel routes and destinations, a stop in Cedar Rapids may uncover a great taste of the Midwest. Typical Iowa hospitality is not lost here.
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Features collection of works by Iowa natives Grant Wood and Marvin Cone, and a collection of 21 Roman portrait busts.
AAMI
The popular image of Iowa is that its residents are almost entirely white, but Iowa has an African American history here as well. This museum aims to preserve, exhibit, and teach it. If your reaction is, "Black people, in Iowa?", then AAMI would like you to visit. Unfortunately, the museum's riverside location led to it being badly flooded in 2009. As of 2022, the city is improving the flood control structures, and the museum is closed for major renovations. They expect to re-open in 2023. Look for travelling exhibitions elsewhere in the meantime. "Suspended: Systemic Oppression In Our Schools" opens in the Cedar Rapids Public Library on October 14, 2022.
Class A minor league baseball team in Cedar Rapids.
Great paved trail for bicycling, running, etc. Winds around the Cedar River, beautiful farm fields and wooded areas.
Stop in the barn museum to learn about Iowa's plants and wildlife, then check out any of their several miles of nature trails.
The roof is adorned with a full-sized, bright yellow bi-plane. Serves hot dogs and other greasy short order food, homemade Polish sausage and gyros.
Irish pub and grill.
Small-town Iowa atmosphere with greasy food. Known for its half-pound Superburger.
Small, cozy, intimate place with a variety of drinks. Books line the walls. Bartenders have unique personalities.
Great hand crafted ales, including five year round beers and three rotating seasonal tap handles. Diverse food menu, tons of TVs, party room, patio.
Upscale hotel connected to the Alliant Energy PowerHouse
Airport hotel with free breakfast.
Lindale Mall is anchored by Sears, Von Maur, and Younkers, with other chain stores and local retailers. Food court has chain restaurants, and Cedar Rapids-based options.
Marketplace for local businesses, including food and beverage vendors and boutiques.
By bus
Cedar Rapids Transit +1 319-286-5573. Service runs M-F from 5:25AM until 7:15PM, and Sa 9:15AM to 4:15PM. There is no service on Sunday.
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