- TripBuzz found 63 things to do with kids in or near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, including 40 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Iowa City, Coralville, Amana and Marion.
- From Cedar Rapids Kernels to Cedar Rapids Bowling Center, the Cedar Rapids area offers 38 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Bowling, Theaters and Parks.
- Cedar Rapids lies on the banks of the Cedar River and is the second largest city in the state. Both culture and the arts are strongly supported in the city through multiple museums, galleries, and theaters. Natural beauty and outdoor fun also play a prominent role in Cedar Rapids across 3,360 acres of recreational and undeveloped green space.
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23.1 Miles
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309 S. Madison Street, Iowa City, IA 52242
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The University of Iowa Campus Recreation & Wellness Center was built in 2010 and offers 20,000 square feet of fitness activities. Features of the center include a 52-foot climbing wall, short jogging track, 50-meter competitive pool, and a cafe.
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Marcus Theaters Sycamore 12 is a local movie theater showing the latest released films to its guests. The theater offers a number of amenities, including full stadium seating in all 12 auditoriums as well as ticket specials and promotions.
24.6 Miles
A great place for the family, Colonial Bowling Lanes offers entertaining bowling, golf, and more. Visitors can enjoy food and drinks at the bar, purchase gear at the pro shop, and play arcade games, darts, and more.
26.3 Miles
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4390 Sand Road SE (Gilbert St. South), Iowa City, IA 52240
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The flexible Pleasant Valley Golf Course offers opportunities for juniors and beginners to learn the game. Amateurs can try three 'practice holes' before committing to a round of 18 holes and juniors play at a reduced rate.
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210 Parkside Drive, West Branch, IA 52358
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The West Branch, Iowa Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum preserves the legacy of former United States President Herbert Hoover. It is popular with history buffs and includes a huge gift shop.
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110 Parkside Drive, West Branch, IA 52358
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Former United States President Herbert Hoover lived in West Branch, Iowa until he was nine years old. The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site preserves the two-room home in which he was born. This beautiful site is best explored in warm, dry weather.
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2611 Quasqueton Diagonal Blvd., Independence, IA 50644
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The central feature of Cedar Rock State Park (Lowell Walter Residence) is the home, which was designed by famed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Tours are available every day and are essential for architecture buffs.
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Iowa's Kalona Historical Village is a model of a real 19th-century village that used to occupy the land. Visitors are invited to explore the buildings and gorgeous properties, where costumed interpreters and docents reveal fascinating facts about each area.
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Star Trek fans know Riverside Iowa as the Future Birthplace of James T. Kirk, first captain of the USS Enterprise. The Future Birthplace attraction features a scale model of the Enterprise and throws a huge annual birthday party for the fictional captain.
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A classic example of Italianate architecture, Waterloo's Rensselaer Russell House Museum offers guided, narrated tours of the house and surrounding gardens, featuring stories of the Russell family and of the Victorian era in Waterloo.