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Cedar Rapids Tourism and Sightseeing
Experience Cedar Rapids' many arts, culture and entertainment options. The area offers a rich cultural heritage and 35 local landmarks on the National Register of Historic Places. Home to the largest Grant Wood collection in the world, take time to tour the home/studio where he painted "American Gothic". The Cedar Rapids area also has fun, family-friendly sporting options. The area boasts hundreds of city parks, three beautiful state parks and four county parks within just 20 minutes of Cedar Rapids city limits. Festivals celebrating music, heritage, freedom, the environment, neighborhoods, sweet corn and even mushrooms are prevalent throughout the year. Cedar Rapids' ever growing dining choices include a wide variety of ethnic options, award-winning barbeque, classic and trendy gourmet, and local favorites.   Skip to Best Time to Visit. Visitor Information. View Map.


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Science Center
Science Center Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Rapids, IA
Science Museum in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

The Elementary Gallery entertains all ages with a Weather Station, Optical Illusion room, various magnetics, levers, and electricity displays, the Plasma Ball, Music Pipes, and Pulleys. There's something for everyone to explore and learn!


Cedar Rapids Kernels Baseball
Cedar Rapids Kernels Baseball Top Attraction!
Sport in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

The Cedar Rapids Kernels offer an exciting and wholesome family environment. The Cedar Rapids Kernels are the Class A Affiliate of the Minnesota Twins and play in the Midwest League. We play 70 home games during our April-August season on Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Brucemore
Brucemore Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Rapids, IA
Historic Site in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

A National Trust Historic Site The 1886 Queen Anne-style mansion is the center of a 26-acre historic. áTours and special exhibits explore the history of Cedar Rapids. áActivities include mansion tours,exibits, music concerts outdoor theatre, garden walks and holiday events.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Rapids, IA
Museum in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art houses more than 7,200 works of art spanning many eras-from Roman antiquity to the present. áThe collection is particularly strong in American art, especially from the first half of the 20th century.

Ashley McBryde at Paramount Theatre-Iowa
Ashley McBryde at Paramount Theatre-Iowa things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Rapids, IA
Jun 13, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

Ashley McBryde June 13, 2024 at Paramount Theatre-Iowa in Cedar Rapids, IA 8:00PM


Brad Williams: Tour '24 at Paramount Theatre
Brad Williams: Tour '24 at Paramount Theatre things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Rapids, IA
Oct 11, 2024 (Friday) Theater event in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

Brad Williams: Tour '24 October 11, 2024 at Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids, IA 7:00PM

Breaking Benjamin at Alliant Energy PowerHouse
Breaking Benjamin at Alliant Energy PowerHouse things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Rapids, IA
Next Month, Apr 05, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

Breaking Benjamin April 05, 2024 at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, IA 7:00PM

Bush - Loaded: The Greatest Hits Tour
Bush - Loaded: The Greatest Hits Tour
Aug 06, 2024 (Tuesday) Concert event in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

Bush - Loaded: The Greatest Hits Tour August 06, 2024 at McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids, IA 6:30PM

CAKE at McGrath Amphitheatre
CAKE at McGrath Amphitheatre
May 10, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

CAKE May 10, 2024 at McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids, IA 8:00PM


Carden International Circus Spectacular
Carden International Circus Spectacular things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Rapids, IA
Next Month, Apr 03, 2024 (Wednesday) Theater event in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

Carden International Circus Spectacular April 03, 2024 at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, IA 6:30PM

Carmina Burana at Paramount Theatre-Iowa
Carmina Burana at Paramount Theatre-Iowa things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Rapids, IA
May 18, 2024 (Saturday) Theater event in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

Carmina Burana May 18, 2024 at Paramount Theatre-Iowa in Cedar Rapids, IA 7:30PM

Cedar Rapids River Kings vs. Corpus Christi Tritons
Cedar Rapids River Kings vs. Corpus Christi Tritons things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Rapids, IA
Jun 08, 2024 (Saturday) Sports event in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

Cedar Rapids River Kings vs. Corpus Christi Tritons June 08, 2024 at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, IA 6:35PM

Cedar Rapids River Kings vs. Flint Rivergators
Cedar Rapids River Kings vs. Flint Rivergators things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Rapids, IA
Easter Weekend, Mar 30, 2024 (Saturday) Sports event in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

Cedar Rapids River Kings vs. Flint Rivergators March 30, 2024 at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, IA 6:35PM

Cedar Rapids River Kings vs. Harrisburg Stampede
Cedar Rapids River Kings vs. Harrisburg Stampede things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Rapids, IA
May 18, 2024 (Saturday) Sports event in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

Cedar Rapids River Kings vs. Harrisburg Stampede May 18, 2024 at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, IA 6:35PM

Cedar Rapids River Kings vs. Mississippi Raiders
Cedar Rapids River Kings vs. Mississippi Raiders things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Rapids, IA
May 10, 2024 (Friday) Sports event in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

Cedar Rapids River Kings vs. Mississippi Raiders May 10, 2024 at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, IA 7:35PM

Charles Wesley Godwin at Alliant Energy PowerHouse
Charles Wesley Godwin at Alliant Energy PowerHouse things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Rapids, IA
This Weekend, Mar 22, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

Charles Wesley Godwin March 22, 2024 at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, IA 7:30PM

Cody Jinks at Alliant Energy PowerHouse
Cody Jinks at Alliant Energy PowerHouse things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Rapids, IA
Next Month, Apr 11, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

Cody Jinks April 11, 2024 at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, IA 7:00PM

Michael Franti & Spearhead at McGrath Amphitheatre
Michael Franti & Spearhead at McGrath Amphitheatre
Jun 03, 2024 (Monday) Concert event in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

Michael Franti & Spearhead June 03, 2024 at McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids, IA 5:30PM

Nate Bargatze - The Be Funny Tour
Nate Bargatze - The Be Funny Tour things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Rapids, IA
Jun 13, 2024 (Thursday) Theater event in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

Nate Bargatze - The Be Funny Tour June 13, 2024 at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, IA 7:00PM

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at McGrath Amphitheatre
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at McGrath Amphitheatre
Jun 22, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band June 22, 2024 at McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids, IA 7:30PM

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Best Time to Visit Cedar Rapids


The best time to visit Cedar Rapids, IA is in the summer and spring. Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 50's and highs in the mid 60's. Spring nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Cedar Rapids


Month Low Avg High
January 11.5 19.9 28.3
February 17.6 26.3 34.9
March 28.1 37.8 47.4
April 38.9 50.4 61.8
May 50.4 61.8 73.1
June 60.0 70.9 81.8
July 64.3 74.8 85.3
August 62.3 72.7 83.1
September 53.7 64.7 75.7
October 42.5 53.3 64.1
November 29.6 38.0 46.4
December 17.3 25.0 32.6



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