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Cedar Rapids [1] is a city in Eastern Iowa. In 2000, it was the second largest city in Iowa by population and is home to approximately 140,000 residents. While historically known as an industrial, working class city, Cedar Rapids has recently 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.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By car

Cedar Rapids is on I-380, about 20 minutes north of I-80.

[edit] By plane

The Eastern Iowa Airport (IATA: CID) [2], approximately 5 miles south of downtown, is served by five airlines.

[edit] Get around

All addresses in the city are based upon a quadrant system. The system divides the city into four directional quadrants with addresses that may look something like this:

500 33rd Ave SW

The quadrant system's base is the insection of the Cedar River and 1st Avenue. Although seemingly simple to an observer, this system is nearly useless to visitors since the intersecting lines essentially form an "X" on a map rather than a "+".

[edit][add listing] See

• Cedar Rapids Downtown District [3]
• Cedar Rapids History Center [4]
• Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave SE, +1 319 366-7503 [5] Features a collections of works by Iowa natives Grant Wood and Marvin Cone, along with a collection of 21 Roman portrait busts. (Currently Closed to public)
• Science Station, 427 First St SE, +1 319 366-0968 [6] Interactive children's science museum. Features an IMAX dome. (Currently closed to public)

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• Theatre Cedar Rapids [7].
• Cedar Rapids Symphony [8].

[edit][add listing] Buy

[edit][add listing] Eat

• Beef O'Brady's, 5240 Edgewood Rd NE, ☎ +1 319 294-4992, [9]. 11AM-11PM. A family type sports pub. Specialize in chicken wings (12 different sauces)and burgers. $6-$12.  edit

• Blend, 221 Second Ave SE, ☎ +1 319 366-3364, [10]. Upscale restaurant with a contemporary and comfortable atmosphere. Their gourmet menu changes monthly, ranging from exotic seafood to T-bone steak. $25-$50.  edit

• Bishop's Buffet, 2600 Edgewood Rd SW (Westdale Mall), ☎ +1 319 390-4541. All-you-can-eat cafeteria serving American food. A favorite Sunday dinner stop for the elderly. Known for its chocolate ambrosia pie.  edit

• Brewed Awakenings, 1271 1st Ave SE, ☎ +1 319 363-4333, [11]. A very comfortable coffee shop near Coe College that makes excellent espresso.  edit

• The Flying Wienie, 103 8th Ave SW, ☎ +1 319 861-3036, [12]. The roof is adorned with a full sized, bright yellow bi-plane. As the name suggests, serves hot dogs and other greasy short order food, homemade Polish sausage and Gyros.  edit

• The Irish Democrat, 1st Ave and 32nd St, ☎ +1 319 364-9896, [13]. 11AM-?. Irish pub and grill. $7-$15.  edit

• The Starlite Room, 3300 1st Ave NE. Small town Iowa atmosphere with greasy food. Known for it's 1/2-pound Superburger.  edit

• The Vernon Inn (The Greek Place), 2663 Mt Vernon Rd SE, ☎ +1 319 366-7817. Greek cuisine. Flaming cheese and stuffed grape leaves are a must.  edit

[edit][add listing] Drink

• The Piano Lounge, 208 2nd Ave SE, ☎ +1 319_363-0606, [14]. Known for its large martini menu and music. Wide array of customers listening to dueling pianos. Half-price martinis on Thursdays.  edit

• R.G. Books, 3611 1st Ave NE, ☎ +1 319 363-7550. Small, cozy, intimate place for a small group of friends. Books line the walls, the bartenders have unique personalities, and a variety of drinks. Try the mojito.  edit

• Third Base Sports, 500 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, ☎ +1 319 378-9090, [15]. Formerly Cedar Brewing Company, a microbrewery with lots of greasy, testy dinner food.  edit

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Howard Johnson, 616 33rd Ave SW (5 blocks W of I-380), ☎ +1 319 366-2475, [16]. checkin: 3PM; checkout: Noon. Includes complimentary continential breakfast,free wi-fi,in room appliances  edit

[edit] Get out

• Cedar Rapids is the county seat of Linn County.

Routes through Cedar Rapids

Waterloo ←

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