A local’s guide to the best of Cedar Rapids! These are all my favorite spots I’ve come to know and love growing up here—from must-try restaurants and hidden gems to local favorites and the best outdoor/summer activities. Whether you're visiting or ju...
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Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
The CR farmers market spans across all of downtown and has tons of vendors with so many different offerings! Happens bi-weekly in the summer :)
Cedar Rapids Farmer's Market
Yes… it's a mountain of trash. BUT you'll get the best views in CR and a great workout hiking up to the top!
Mount Trashmore Trails & Overlook | Solid Waste Agency
My favorite place to run with the best nature views
Grounds/Trail Maps | Indian Creek Nature Center
Such a fun place to see concerts in the summer & it's in walking distance to the downtown area/lots of great restaurants!
McGrath Amphitheatre
Restaurants
Local hot spot with unique food & drink offerings
LP - Street Food
Chic spot with a huge wraparound bar, loving going here for happy hour & their apps are incredible!
Black Sheep Social Club - Downtown Cedar Rapids, IA ...
Quaint & cozy spot to grab drinks
Bricks Bar & Grill
One of the best happy hours in CR with AMAZING food!!!
Zeppelins - Cedar Rapids
I've loved Zoey's since I was a kid - you MUST try their signature dessert, the Zookie!
Zoey's Pizzeria
The front half is a coffee shop and the back half is an eclectic bar - what's not to love?
Uptown Snug
My husband & I might be their best brunch customers! Great & cheap food, yummy & innovative drinks and great service. GET THE FLORENTINE EGGS BENEDICT!!
Lucky's on 16th
I love to bop around the Czech Village area and this is the perfect place to stop by for a local beer & some bar food!
Lion Bridge Brewing Company
One of my favorite upscale spots, the tiger shrimp risotto is a MUST!
BARI ITALIAN
A great place to watch football, hang out with friends, and drink some local beer! My favorite is the Easy Eddy Hazy IPA!
Cedar Rapids Taproom - Big Grove Brewery
Local Favorites
My very favorite place to get a good sweat in - incredible instructors & a variety of classes!
Heat Yoga CR
Custom spray tans tailored to your skin… you can even pick your SCENT! Plus they have a super boutique out front
Bare Tones: Best Organic Spray Tan in Cedar Rapids
