Things To Do in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa is a facility on the banks of the Cedar River it is Iowa's only cultural center designed to interpret African American history to the broader community

Brucemore

Tours of the 21-room mansion provide a glimpse of the privileged life of another time. Interiors feature a Wagnerian mural, rich woodwork and a magnificent pipe organ. Today Brucemore is alive with events and is a community hub for cultural, and educational activities. Throughout the year, Brucemore offers a variety of special events and programs, including an Easter Egg-stravaganza.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

This downtown museum houses the world's largest collection of paintings by the Iowa-born artist Grant Wood.

St, Pauls United Methodist Church

Saint Pauls features celebration worship at 5:30 PM Saturday evening, an 8:00 AM spirited traditional service on Sunday morning, with Holy Communion at 9:30 AM, and a traditional worship service at 11:00 AM on Sundays.

The History Center

This History Center boasts exhibits that trace the history of the area in its Living Along the Tributaries, which serves as the central exhibit of the museum; there is also a vast and eclectic assortment of objects in the museums collection that range from hat pins to electric cars, with over thirty five thousand objects in the collection.

Airport National Public Golf Complex

Offering a pro shop and golfing school, golf carts and eighteen holes, this course is laid out to be a first rate family golfing area.

Cedar Rapids Public Library

This public library features an ever current collection of books and other media, internet stations, an expansive children's section, a second-floor cafe, and access to a skywalk; the library also hosts a number of special events, programs and author speaking engagements.

Cedar Rapids Rough Riders Hockey Team

The Cedar Rapids Rough Riders are a team within the US Junior Hockey League, and their games are the destination for the avid hockey enthusiast in the Cedar Rapids region.

Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra

The Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra offers one of the largest music education programs in the country, this symphony orchestra also presents world-class performances at the Paramount Theatre.

Czech Village

The Czech Village shows the history of the many immigrants of Czech, Moravian and Slovakian ancestry that immigrated to the Cedar Rapids area around the turn of the Twentieth Century.

This museum of classic cars features over one hundred beautifully restored cars dating from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, including hardtops, convertibles, and more; in addition, other  memorabilia associated with the history of the car.

Ellis Golf Course

The Ellis Golf Course first opened for play in the 1920s, this course offers eighteen holes, a pro shop, golf carts, and a snack bar.

Hawkeye Downs Speedway

The Hawkeye Downs Speedway is a speedway and fairground that is the site not only of automobile races, but also other outdoor events such as boat, tackle and other sports shows.

Indian Creek Nature Center

During the day you can explore the eleven miles of nature trails that lead through woodlands, wetlands, and prairies; there are also indoor exhibits, a maple sugar house, an indoor honeybee hive, events, public programs, and a gift shop.

Iowa Masonic Library

Open to the public, this library has over one hundred thousand tomes in its collection of both Masonic and general natures, and is the largest Masonic Library in the world.

Jones Park Golf Course

The Jones Park Golf Course was opened as a nine-hole facility in 1959, and expanded to an eighteen-hole course in the year 2001.

Legion Arts

Located in a renovated century-old Czech social hall, Legion Arts is known for being a presenter and champion of contemporary art, music and theatre.

Maple Ridge Farm Hayrack Rides

This farm and recreation area offers hayrides, bonfires, covered picnic areas, and a wonderful rustic, rural setting for happenings and events.

Planet X Extreme Entertainment

There is fun for the entire family at this sports complex that offers activities such as miniature golf, laser tag, rock climbing, space bikes, batting cages, bumper cars and party rooms.

Twins Pines Golf Course

Twin Pines Golf Course is a Certified Cooperative Audubon Sanctuary and offers eighteen holes for play that are easy to walk, although golf carts are also available.

U.S. Cellular Center

This entertainment complex is host to events and performances as diverse as major concerts by Country, Blues, Rock and Pop performers, to musical and dramatic productions,  to monster truck shows, motorcycle sporting events, and much more.