Travel Destinations Iowa Cedar Rapids, Iowa Top Things to Do in Cedar Rapids Czech heritage permeates this town 30 miles northwest of Iowa City, where top things to do include visiting the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (with the world's largest collection of works by Grant Wood), seeing the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library, and shopping at NewBo City Market. By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 25, 2022 Do African American Museum of Iowa Learn about what it was like to be a minority in Iowa throughout history. blackiowa.org Jason Donnelly Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Admire the world's largest collection of works by Grant Wood before checking out his nearby home and studio. crma.org Grant Wood Studio Owned by the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, this is where Grant Wood worked from 1924 to 1935. crma.org/grant-wood Grant Wood Memorial Window The Veterans Memorial Building houses this Wood-designed masterpiece, with about 10,000 pieces of stained glass. cedar-rapids.org Courtesy of the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library Located in the business hub of the city's Czech community, Czech Village, the building houses elaborate folk costumes and more. ncsml.org Ackerman + Gruber NewBo City Market What was once an abandoned industrial building is now the place to shop for produce, regional cheeses and local gifts. newbocitymarket.org Paramount Theater See Broadway shows, concerts and more at the renovated 1928 building, once a movie theater. Guided tours can be arranged on non-event days. artsiowa.com Eat and Drink Brewhemia Try coffee and a ginormous cinnamon roll at this family-owned cafe. brewhemia.com Caucho Find modern street tacos with house-made tortillas and fresh salsa near NewBo. cauchorestaurant.com Cedar Ridge Winery and Distillery. Cedar Ridge Winery and Distillery Taste smooth whiskeys and full-bodied wines at Iowa's first distillery licensed after Prohibition ended. crwine.com Cobble Hill The menu changes regularly, but chef Andy Schumacher's Parisian-style gnocchi never disappoints. cobblehillrestaurant.com Rodina Find artfully plated fare, such as potato pancakes and pheasant with mushrooms. The name means "family" in Czech. rodinaiowa.com Sykora Bakery. Sykora Bakery The line goes out the door as customers order kolache pastries and other Czech specialties. Sykora Bakery's Facebook page. Stay Hotel at Kirkwood Center On the Kirkwood Community College campus, hospitality students and professional staff provide top-notch service at the 71-room hotel and restaurant. thehotelatkirkwood.com For more information tourismcedarrapids.com Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit