Things to Do with Kids in Cedar Rapids, IA

  • 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.
  • 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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44.3 Miles
83% 54 votes
Specialty Museums 1110 16th Ave. Ct. SE, Dyersville, IA 52040 MoreLess Info
Dyersville, Iowa is home to the National Farm Toy Museum. The institution's collections feature thousands of farm-related toys from throughout the world, including vehicles, human and animal figurines and scenery elements. It is an excellent vacation stop for toy enthusiasts.
45.5 Miles
80% 5 votes
Haunted Tours 5111 Osage Rd, Waterloo, IA 50703 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy wide variety of scaring and thrilling experiences at The Heart Of Darkness. The haunted complex offers 10 themed areas, monster midway, and a 3D killer circus along with DJ music and a party room.
45.8 Miles
99% 1187 votes
Water Parks 2225 East Shaulis Road, Waterloo, IA 50701 MoreLess Info
Cooling off is fun at the Lost Island Water Park in Waterloo, Iowa. The massive park contains covered water slides, a 'lazy river' inner tube ride, a large wave pool, a water volleyball court and other attractions for patrons of all ages.
45.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Botanical Gardens 1927 E Orange Road, Waterloo, IA 50701 MoreLess Info
Located on the grounds of Hawkeye Community College, Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is a free garden space with lots of amenities and activities for families. Kids can play in an extensive play area.
46.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Family Fun Center 4601-4749 Texas Street, Waterloo, IA 50702 MoreLess Info
The Thorp Family Fun is an indoor family fun center that hosts school events, girl scouts, sports banquets, day cards, and birthday parties. The facility carries inflatable slides, castles, and moon bounces.
46.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1620 231st St, Muscatine, IA MoreLess Info
Run by the Nature Conservancy, the Swamp White Oak Preserve hosts a wide and diverse array of flora and fauna. The preserve spans 654 acres, and offers an opportunity to see a great example of a swamp white oak savanna.
47.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 3611 Palms Drive, Muscatine, IA 52761 MoreLess Info
Fridley The Palms Theater is a movie theater that features 3D technology, senior discounts, military discounts, and student discounts. The cinema's auditoriums can seat up to 264 guests and are available for private movie screenings.
47.3 Miles
62% 13 votes
Movie Theaters 2450 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo, IA 50702 MoreLess Info
Featuring twelve auditoriums, Crossroads Theatre offers recent movie releases using digital projection in stadium seating with assisted listening devices and closed captioning. The theater has a 3-story tall screen, game room and concessions.
47.5 Miles
92% 497 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 28995 Lansing Road, Dyersville, IA 52040 MoreLess Info
Originally built for the film of the same name, the Field of Dreams is now a landmark in Dyersville, Iowa. The white clapboard house that sits next to the baseball diamond also features heavily in the 1989 film, which was nominated for an Academy Award.
48.0 Miles
94% 16 votes
Parks 3300 Cedar St., Muscatine, IA 52761 MoreLess Info
Guests of Discovery Park will be able to enjoy 1.5 miles of hiking and biking trails, two fishing ponds, and a fishing dock. The location, which is a suitable place to go picnicking or geocaching, also includes an Environmental Learning Center.
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