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Carl & Mary Koehler History Center
Category: Museums - Cedar Rapids Attractions & Activities
Address: 615 First Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
At this facility, more than 35,000 artifacts tell the story of Cedar Rapids and Linn County in the 1900s. Displayed items, curiously enough, are as small as a hat pin and as large as an electric car. Many exhibits are interactive and allow visitors to guide their own experiences. Other highlights include a virtual 3-D...
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Address: 6665 Otis Road SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
This private, non-profit nature center was founded in 1973. Its grounds cover 210 acres and encompass prairie and wetland ecosystems, a butterfly garden, a maple sugar house, an herb garden, a frog pond, bat houses and beehives. Eight full-time staff members and volunteers lead nature walks and function as "learning...
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Address: off I-380, southeast of Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, IA
The Army Corps of Engineers created this lake between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City in 1958. Its recreation area totals approximately 4,900 acres and includes 500 campsites and seven miles of well-marked hiking trails. Four swimming beaches and five boat ramps provide access to all aquatic pursuits. Interestingly, in...
Category: Museums - Cedar Rapids Attractions & Activities
Address: 1400 Seminole Valley Rd NE, Seminole Valley Park, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
Visiting this museum is like taking a trip to Grandma's farm – circa 1900 – and is an especially enlightening experience for youngsters. The farm is listed on the National Register and includes the farmhouse itself, along with a barn, tool shed, summer kitchen, smokehouse, chicken coop and, of course, outhouse. Once...
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Address: 255 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
This family fun center is open daily, which is a boon to folks eager to try their hand at laser tag or knock one home in the batting cages. Bumper cars, mini golf and a climbing wall also provide occasion for activity. Little ones enjoy the inflatable play gym, and the arcade's extensive variety of video games...
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Address: 39 38th Ave, Amana, IA 52203
Just a short drive from Cedar Rapids, the Amana colonies are a National Historic Landmark village settled in 1855 by German immigrants seeking religious freedom. The group lived a communal life and remained essentially unchanged until 1932, when citizens voted to privatize local businesses and dwellings. Today, tours...
Category: Museums - Cedar Rapids Attractions & Activities
Address: 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
This Queen Anne-style mansion, built between 1884 and 1886, has been a National Trust historic site since 1981. Tour tickets are sold in the visitor center, which occupies a renovated carriage house. This structure also houses a flower shop, museum store and exhibitions chronicling the lives of the three families who...
Category: Museums - Cedar Rapids Attractions & Activities
Address: 410 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
This museum is best known for having the world's largest collection of art by Grant Wood, Iowa's native son who painted "American Gothic." In fact, the museum owns and operates Wood's studio in downtown Cedar Rapids (at 5 Turner Alley). CRMA's eight-gallery permanent collection features Roman portrait busts, sculpture...
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Address: 1890 County Home Rd, Marion, IA 52302
Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids are connected by this 52-mile-long nature trail, which is built on an old railroad bed and traverses farmlands, forests and quaint towns. Walking and biking are the most popular means of travel, but any non-motorized vehicle is allowed. Benches, chemical toilets and trash cans are...
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Address: 2000 Ellis Blvd NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
This 416-acre park sits on the banks of the Cedar River just north of downtown Cedar Rapids. It offers plenty of "on water" activities, and pursuing them is easy since visitors can rent canoes, kayaks, paddleboats and rowboats. Water skiing facilities and a swimming area are also available. Landlubbers can occupy...
