Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids also known as "City of Five Seasons" and "CR" is located in the eastern part of Iowa in Linn County. Cedar Rapids is surrounded by: Covington, Palo, Shellsburg and Vinton to the northwest; Hiawatha, Robins, Toddville and Lafayette to the north; Marion, Springville, Fairview and Anamosa to the northeast; Vernon View, Martelle, Morley and Olin to the east; Bertram, Mount Vernon, Cedar Bluff and Tipton to the southeast; Shueyville, North Liberty, Oakdale and Coralville to the south; Fairfax, Walford, Amana and Homestead to the southwest; and Atkins, Newhall, Van Horne and Keystone to the west. Major roads serving Cedar Rapids include: Iowa State Route 1, Iowa State Route 100, Iowa State Route 13, Iowa State Route 151, Iowa State Route 27, Iowa State Route 30, US Route 151, US Route 218, US Route 30 and Interstate Highway 380.

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is a mid-sized airport owned by the city of Cedar Rapids. The airport is fourteen minutes from Cedar Rapids. The Eastern Iowa Airport is served by American Airlines, American Connection, Northwest Airlines, Northwest Airlink, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connections, Northwest Airlink, United Airlines and United Express.

Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) is a small regional airport owned by the City of Dubuque. The Airport is located one-hour and thirty minutes from Cedar Rapids. Dubuque Regional is served by American Eagle and Northwest Airlink with direct flights to Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis Airport.

Quad City International Airport (MLI) is an international airport located in northern central Illinois. The airport can be reached after a one-hour and thirty minutes drive from Cedar Rapids. Quad City International is served by American Eagle, Delta Connection, Northwest Airlink, AirTran Airways and United Express.

For those who are interested in learning about art, cultures, science, nature and historical people, items, places, and events, Cedar Rapids offers various museums, art galleries, libraries, homes and centers that explore many historic subjects; some of these places include: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Legion Art's CSPS Museum, National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, African American Historical Museum & Cultural Center of Iowa, Brucemore, Kirkwood Community College's Iowa Hall Gallery, Grant Wood Studio at 5 Turner Alley, Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance, Granger House Museum, Grand Lodge of Iowa AF & AM, The Carl and Mary Koehler History Center, Science Station & IMAX Theater, Seminole Valley Farm, and Ushers Ferry Historic Village.

Cedar Rapids is home to various theatres, auditoriums, institutions, companies, groups, organizations and learning centers that present many performing arts throughout the year; some of these include: Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre, Children's Theatre of Cedar Rapids, Hancher Auditorium, LIARS Holographic Radio Theatre, Marion Community Concert and Jazz Band, Red Chamber Music, Starlighters II Theatre, U.S. Cellular Center, Cedar Rapids Area Theatre Organ Society, Paramount Theatre, Theatre Cedar Rapids and The Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra.

Come join many of Cedar Rapids' festivals and special events and have the fun of a lifetime. Some of the festivals and special events in Cedar Rapids, include: Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival, Hiawatha Hog Wild Days, Marion Arts Festival, Marion Arts Festival, Marion Swamp Fox Festival and Oktoborfest.

Coe College, Cornell College, Hamilton College, Kirkwood Community College, Mount Mercy College, and University of Iowa offer higher education for students who are looking for a brighter future in Cedar Rapids.

If you like to ice skate, sled, ski, skate and just have fun, don't forget to visit the Arthur School Ice Rink, Bever Park Ice Rink, Sledding Hill and Toboggan Run, Cross Country Ski Trails and Riverside Skate Park. For other outdoor activities such as swimming, golfing, watching sporting events, running, walking, bicycling, playing athletic sports, dog walking, and more, Cedar Rapids offers many parks and facilites, including: Chandler, Cherokee, Cherry Hill, Cleveland, Coolidge, Czech Village, Daniels, Ellis, Fourth St Tracks, Fox Trail, Gardner Golf, Greene, Hidder, Hoover, Huntington Ridge, Huston, Jackson, Jacolyn, Jones, Kenwood, Lincoln, Alandale, Anderson, Apache, Arrowhead, Arthur School, Bender, Bever, Beverly, Beverly Gardens, Bowman Bowman, Cedar Lake Loop/McClouds Run, Cedar River Trail, Cedar Valley, Central Park, Masaryk, Mohawk, Monroe, Navajo, Nixon, Noelridge, Northview, Osborne, Papoose, Pierce, Plaza, Redmond, Reed, Riverfront, Riverfront Dike, Riverside, Sac & Fox Trail, Seminole Valley & Farm, Shaver, Shawnee, Sinclair, Sokol, Squaw Creek, Tait Sports Complex, Time Check, Tokheim, Tomahawk, Tuma, Twin Pines, Ushers Ferry, Van Buren, Van Vechten, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Viola Gibson, Wellington, Whittam and Williams. The Veterans Memorial Stadium is home of the Cedar Rapids Kernels of the minor league baseball team.

Cedar Rapids has many great restaurants with many different styles and cuisines to choose from. Some of the restaurants in Cedar Rapids include: AL and Irenes Barbeque House, Ashley's Restaurant, Bennigan's, Bishop's Buffet, Bonanza, Boston Fish, Breakfast House, Breakfast House Two, Bruegger's Bagel Bakery, Café De Klos, Catering Kitchen, Ced-Rel Supper Club, Cedar Brewing Company, China Café, Chuck and Dales Bar and Grill, Denny's, Doc and Eddys, El Rancho Mexican Restaurant, Gringo's, Hacienda Las Glorias, Irish Democrat Pub and Grille, Lighthouse Inn, Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Panera, Papa John's, Pei's Mandarin Restaurant, Pizza Hut, RJ Boars Barbecue, Rumor's Bar and Grill, Smart Cookie, Sport's Page Family Restaurant, Spring House, Steak's, Taj Mahal Cuisine of India, Taste of China, TGI Friday's, Thai Moon, Tic-Toc, Tommy's West Restaurant, Vernon Inn, Vino's Italian Restaurant, Vito's of Cedar Rapids, Willy Woodburn's Boulevard Café, Winifred's, Zazza's Restaurant, Zindrick's Czech Restaurant and Zio Johnos Spaghetti House.

Cedar Rapids has fresh winter temperatures averaging around twenty degrees Fahrenheit and warm summers with temperatures in the 70's. Cedar Rapids experiences its hottest month in July with maximum temperatures in the mid 80's and the coldest month is usually January with temperatures close to eleven degrees.

Cedar Rapids offers a wide gamut of relaxing places to stay while visiting. The following hotels are some of the lodging options in Cedar Rapids: AmericInn, Country Inn Cedar Rapids Airport, Best Western Coopers Mill Hotel, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Clarion Hotel & Convention Center, Comfort Inn South, Econo Lodge, Hampton Inn, Heartland Inn, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Howard Johnson, Super 8 Motel West and Super 8 Motel East.

We all know how important conservation is, now more then ever, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle programs better known as Green or Greening are the responsibility of all people in all places. These are some of Cedar Rapids, Iowa's programs, in place to help in Environmental Development: The city of Cedar Rapids provides curbside recycling service to its residents. Accepted materials include newspaper, magazines, catalogs, phone books, paperboard, junk mail, mixed paper, plastic containers and metal food cans. Cedar Rapids has a commitment to ensure green spaces are created and preserved. Cedar Rapids is concerned with its Urban Environment as well as the Global Environment, From low-flow toilets to conserving gas in our cars and homes, planting trees, shrubs and even a garden to supply some fruits and vegetables helps in taking small step towards Environmental Protection and Conservation, our precious natural recourses hang in the balance. Many cities have issues with the amount of water or the pollution of water, it is each cities responsibility to address these issues and find ways to develop Environmental friendly Energy such as Wind and Solar power, increase Water Energy and create Sustainable Energy for generations to come. Over the last Century we have managed to pollute our world to a point of all most no return. www.beemazed.com is committed to Environmental Development and will make as many green products and services available as an alternative for people that are concerned for our environment. Many companies are learning Green not only helps the Environment but is also a good business. The Green Economy and Emerging Green Industries if managed properly will have a great impact on the Ecology Environment and in turn assist in preserving our natural recourses. As a commitment to the our Environment and Environmental Projects www.beemazed.com will create a Simply Green link that will profile companies that provide Green Products and Services this link may be found on every page of www.beemazed.com website. In addition you may find stories from Individuals, Communities and Businesses that have innovative ways to assist in the greening and conservation of our Environment. www.beemazed.com will contribute 5% of sales from companies that place ads in the Simply Green section of the website. These donations will go directly to organizations that have proven to make a positive impact on the Environment. All donations will be listed in the Simply Green section of www.beemazed.com

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