National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Library
Search results
Events
- MAY14
SportsCedar Rapids Kernels Vs. Quad Cities River BanditsVeterans Memorial Stadium-IA6:35 PMMAY15MiscellaneousBurlington Street Bluegrass BandWildwood Smokehouse and Saloon7:00 PM - MAY16MusicCaskeyWildwood Smokehouse and Saloon7:00 PMMAY17MusicJonathan Scales FourchestraElray's Live & Dive8:00 PM
- MAY18SportsCedar Rapids River Kings Vs. Harrisburg StampedeAlliant Energy PowerHouse6:35 PMMAY18MusicSouthern Culture on the SkidsWildwood Smokehouse and Saloon7:00 PM
Cedar Rapids is the second-most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa and the county seat of Linn County. The city lies on both banks of the Cedar River, 20 miles (32 km) north of Iowa City and 128 miles (206 km) northeast of Des Moines, the state's capital. It is a part of the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City region of Eastern Iowa, which includes ...
Things to Do. Restaurants. Flights. Vacation Rentals. Cruises. Rental Cars. Forums. United States. Iowa (IA) Cedar Rapids. Things to Do in Cedar Rapids, IA - Cedar Rapids Attractions. Explore popular experiences. See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Fun & Games (4) Self-guided Tours (4)
- Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
- Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street
- Newbo City Market
- National Czech and Slovak Museum
- Brucemore
- Paramount Theatre
- Grant Wood Studio and Visitor Center
- African American Museum of Iowa
- Bever Park
- Cedar Rapids Kernels
In a building by Postmodern architect Charles Moore (1925-1993), the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art is an essential first stop, housing the largest collection of works by Grant Wood in the world. This includes important paintings like Woman with Plants (1929) and Young Corn (1931), while you can also visit the studio where he painted American Gothic (1...
Southeast of downtown is a captivating area made up of two distinct neighborhoods, Czech Village and New Bohemia. Combined, the pair is known as The District. Straddling the river, this part of town was devastated by the Iowa flood of 2008, but the transformation since then has been astonishing. This is down to a not-for-profit organization, which ...
Central to NewBo’s revival is this flourishing indoor market at a former warehouse site. The showpiece for the NewBo City Market is the Rotary Hall, with its many independent food and craft vendors, commercial kitchen and a space for special events. The market serves an entrepreneurial incubator, helping small businesses develop their products and ...
On the Cedar River’s south bank in Czech Village is a superb museum celebrating Czech & Slovak culture and immigration to Cedar Rapids from this region. The museum building was inundated in 2008, but within three years the main building had been moved 480 feet to a new spot with an elevated, flood-proof foundation. The multi-sensory permanent exhib...
This magnificent Queen Anne-style mansion was built in the mid-1880s for Caroline Sinclair, the widow of the trailblazing industrialist T. M. Sinclair. On 26 acres of parkland, Brucemore, has been home to three important local families and was donated to the National Trust for preservation in 1981. You can admire the opulent residence, packed with ...
This sumptuous movie palace continues to be a performing arts hub for Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa, close to a century after it was built. Early Art Deco on the outside, the Paramount Theatre’s interior was modeled on Baroque palaces like Versailles. Although much of the decor was stripped in the 1970s, the sense of grandeur lives on. With supreme...
A perfect complement to the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art is the studio personally modified by Grant Wood in the early 1920s. This served as his studio from 1924 to 1935, and it was in the light-filled loft that the artist painted some of his most famous works, including American Gothic in 1930, but also Woman with Plants (1929) and Daughters of Revol...
This statewide institution, preserving Iowa’s African American history, is based right here in NewBo, with an extensive artifact collection and archives. The permanent exhibition, Endless Possibilities, touches on a variety of themes including slavery, the Underground Railroad, segregation and the Civil Rights Movement. You’ll discover the unique s...
This sizable park in the east of Cedar Rapids has been on the map since 1893 and has a long history of keeping animals, going back to a zoo that opened in 1901. That tradition survives today at Old MacDonald’s Farm, open May through mid-August and home to lovable farm animals like goats, lambs, chickens, ducks, cattle and more. Also open during the...
Southwest of downtown Cedar Rapids, Veterans Memorial Stadium is home field for the city’s own minor league baseball team, affiliated with MLB’s Minnesota Twins. In various guises, the Kernels have been around since 1890. When we wrote this article the franchise was playing in the 12-team High-A Central, made up of teams from the Midwest. The curre...
- The DISTRICT: Czech Village & New Bohemia. If you’re looking for a neighborhood in Cedar Rapids to explore at your own pace, a visit to The DISTRICT: Czech Village & New Bohemia is a must.
- National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. Looking for a great museum to round out your Cedar Rapids itinerary? The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, an affiliate of the Smithsonian museum.
- Ushers Ferry Historic Village. Go on a trip back to the year 1890 at Ushers Ferry Historic Village. Located in a ten-acre segment of Seminole Valley Park, this community-scale living museum features several important Cedar Rapids landmarks and a cluster of 20 historic buildings.
- Seminole Valley Park. Looking for a classic urban park to enjoy during your time in Cedar Rapids? Check out Seminole Valley Park. As the park spans over 400 acres, you’ll find plenty of green space for unfurling your picnic blanket, as well as some playgrounds to keep the little ones entertained.
- Alex Schultz
- National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. As the two communities have helped shape the history of both the city and state, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library is a must when in town.
- Brucemore. Lying towards the northeastern outskirts of the city is the enormous park-like estate of Brucemore. Besides taking tours around the massive and majestic mansion, guests can amble peacefully about its gorgeous landscaped grounds or catch outdoor concerts and plays.
- Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Packed with fabulous paintings, photos and prints, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art has long been one of the city’s top tourist attractions.
- Czech Village. Just across the river is another happening area to hit up: the cool and cultured Czech Village. One of the most popular parts of the city to explore, it is full of specialty shops and lovely little restaurants with the National Czech & Slovak Museum being the standout sight.
People also ask
Where is Cedar Rapids Iowa located?
Is Cedar Rapids a city?
What is Cedar Rapids Iowa known for?
Is Cedar Rapids Iowa a good place to live?
Growing from a tiny village of a few hundred people in the 1840s to the second largest city in Iowa, Cedar Rapids has a unique history full of innovation and special character that continues to define it as a wonderful place to live, visit and experience.
Winter. -8 - 3 ºC. Major Airports: Des Moines (DSM) States: Iowa. Midwestern gem shines with melding of old and new. Sitting on the banks of the Cedar River, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, emanates positivity, thanks both to its friendly locals and an exciting revitalization effort that is sweeping the city.
