Guidebook to CR & Surrounding Areas

Kathleen
Guidebook to CR & Surrounding Areas

Food scene

Awesome atmosphere with a rustic/retro vibe. Menu includes a blueberry burger, great salads & CR's own Captain Crunch covered fish bites. Attached to the restaurant is their own brew pub as well.
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Black Sheep Social Club
600 1st St SE
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Awesome atmosphere with a rustic/retro vibe. Menu includes a blueberry burger, great salads & CR's own Captain Crunch covered fish bites. Attached to the restaurant is their own brew pub as well.
Located in the quaint New Bo District this eclectic Mexican joint is fun & kitschy. Shareable foods or street tacos plus excellent margarita menu.
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Caucho
1202 3rd St SE
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Located in the quaint New Bo District this eclectic Mexican joint is fun & kitschy. Shareable foods or street tacos plus excellent margarita menu.
If you need a refreshing stop in the middle of your day or a sweet treat at the end of your evening, the ice cream at the place is wonderful! Tasty caramel corn too!
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Almost Famous Popcorn Company
1121 3rd St SE
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If you need a refreshing stop in the middle of your day or a sweet treat at the end of your evening, the ice cream at the place is wonderful! Tasty caramel corn too!
Located in the fun Czech Town village this spot will fill you up on interesting delights and specialty cocktails from their own mixologists.
Rodina
1507 C St SW
Located in the fun Czech Town village this spot will fill you up on interesting delights and specialty cocktails from their own mixologists.
Great food, atmosphere and happy hour. You won't be disappointed.
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Zeppelins
5300 Edgewood Rd NE
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Great food, atmosphere and happy hour. You won't be disappointed.
Local establishment with wonderful food, drinks & atmosphere. From Pizza to salads and delicious sandwich's too, plus their classic Irish stew.
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Irish Democrat
3207 1st Ave SE
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Local establishment with wonderful food, drinks & atmosphere. From Pizza to salads and delicious sandwich's too, plus their classic Irish stew.
Cedar Ridge is locally known for their wine and also their award winning spirits, plus fabulous wood fired pizza, it's located just outside CR on Hwy 965 about a 15 minute drive.
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시더리지 와이너리 & 증류소
1441 Marak Rd NW
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Cedar Ridge is locally known for their wine and also their award winning spirits, plus fabulous wood fired pizza, it's located just outside CR on Hwy 965 about a 15 minute drive.
This is the BEST Mexican food I've ever had....it's beautifully prepared and is totally different from any other place in town! The Margaritas are awesome!! It also has an adorable outside patio.
Mas Margaritas
588 Boyson Rd NE
This is the BEST Mexican food I've ever had....it's beautifully prepared and is totally different from any other place in town! The Margaritas are awesome!! It also has an adorable outside patio.
Excellent food, ambience and service!
BARI ITALIAN
Excellent food, ambience and service!

Sightseeing

This gem of a historic site is open for tours, events or just walking the 30 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. It's especially gorgeous at Christmas time but really, any time of year is wonderful at Brucemore.
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Brucemore
2160 Linden Dr SE
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This gem of a historic site is open for tours, events or just walking the 30 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. It's especially gorgeous at Christmas time but really, any time of year is wonderful at Brucemore.
Wonderful destination for a day trip with shops, restaurants & a brewerey.
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아마나 콜로니
622 46th Ave
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Wonderful destination for a day trip with shops, restaurants & a brewerey.
A short distance beyond the Amana Colonies is the quaint town of Oxford where you'll find two awesome gift/antique stores (Tweaked Two & The Annex) , a clothing store (Lux Boutique & Bootleggers Antiques.....worth the drive!
Oxford
A short distance beyond the Amana Colonies is the quaint town of Oxford where you'll find two awesome gift/antique stores (Tweaked Two & The Annex) , a clothing store (Lux Boutique & Bootleggers Antiques.....worth the drive!
Come see what all the buzz is about at the Market! Several retailers with lots of fun eats & drinks for you to savor!
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NewBo City Market
1100 3rd St SE
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Come see what all the buzz is about at the Market! Several retailers with lots of fun eats & drinks for you to savor!
Run, relaxing lake and beach about 20 minutes from CR.
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Lake MacBride Beach
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Run, relaxing lake and beach about 20 minutes from CR.
Great venue for comedy, musical & other entertainment. Check the website for info at Paramounttheatrecr.com.
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Paramount Theatre
123 3rd Ave SE
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Great venue for comedy, musical & other entertainment. Check the website for info at Paramounttheatrecr.com.
The serenity is unmatched....if you're a nature lover and want to enjoy it in CR, come for a visit.
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Indian Creek Nature Center
5300 Otis Rd SE
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The serenity is unmatched....if you're a nature lover and want to enjoy it in CR, come for a visit.
A wonderful Museum dedicated to preserving, exhibiting and teaching Iowa's African American History.
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African American Museum Of Iowa
55 12th Ave SE
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A wonderful Museum dedicated to preserving, exhibiting and teaching Iowa's African American History.
The artist, Grant Wood's studio is in the second floor of a late 19th century carriage house. Check the website for updated info at CRMA.org.
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Grant Wood Studio and Visitor Center
810 2nd Ave SE
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The artist, Grant Wood's studio is in the second floor of a late 19th century carriage house. Check the website for updated info at CRMA.org.
Enjoy the rich history of our town with a visit to this possibly "haunted" home that is Cedar Rapids' History Center...
The History Center
800 2nd Ave SE
Enjoy the rich history of our town with a visit to this possibly "haunted" home that is Cedar Rapids' History Center...
The bike trail is only two blocks away from the house on Northwood Dr. NE.
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Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
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The bike trail is only two blocks away from the house on Northwood Dr. NE.

Neighborhoods

Small two block long Czech village featuring a bakery, antique stores, bars, shops & restaurants. The Museum was literally moved after the flood of 2008, see the video inside the museum.
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Czech Village
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Small two block long Czech village featuring a bakery, antique stores, bars, shops & restaurants. The Museum was literally moved after the flood of 2008, see the video inside the museum.
Gorgeous historic homes line the streets of the Vernon Heights neighborhood. Take a scenic drive and see come beautiful homes or just visit Bever Park for a walk thru the small kids zoo!
Vernon Drive Southeast
Vernon Drive Southeast
Gorgeous historic homes line the streets of the Vernon Heights neighborhood. Take a scenic drive and see come beautiful homes or just visit Bever Park for a walk thru the small kids zoo!

City/town information

A short 15 minute scenic drive down Mt. Vernon Rd. will get you to this historic gem of a city with cute shops, local pubs & great eatery's. It's worth the drive! Home to Cornell College there are many historic homes to see plus an old movie theater.
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Mount Vernon
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A short 15 minute scenic drive down Mt. Vernon Rd. will get you to this historic gem of a city with cute shops, local pubs & great eatery's. It's worth the drive! Home to Cornell College there are many historic homes to see plus an old movie theater.

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Drive to the districts in town & it's easy walking

New Bo District, Czech Village, Downtown CR, Bever Park and The Sac & Fox Trail. All great places to visit and explore!