Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families
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Giving Tree Theater
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Hanna Park
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Thomas Park
Ice rink, disc-golf course & splash pad. Disc golf, an ice rink, splash pad, sledding hill & other activities are the draw at this busy park.
The Fun Station Cedar Rapids
Games of all kinds for kids 12 & under. 3-story indoor playground designed for kids 12 & under plus concessions & birthday packages.
Bever Park
Huge green space with an ice rink & pool. Expansive park with facilities for tennis & softball, plus an ice rink & swimming pool.
Indian Creek Nature Center
Scenic destination with trails & events. Nature preserve with scenic trails & educational events, plus a sustainable building with exhibits.
The History Center
Historical society library & archives. Library & archives of the local historical society, open by appointment for research.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Galleries with a focus on American works. Over 7,000 works on display with emphasis on 20th-century American art plus classes for all ages.
Ellis Park
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CSPS
Historic brick building & arts center. 1890s Richardsonian Romanesque brick building housing a contemporary arts organization.
African American Museum Of Iowa
Exhibits of African American heritage. Museum celebrating the heritage of African Americans in Iowa through exhibits, events & workshops.
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Central European culture & history. Galleries showcasing the Czech & Slovak experience plus genealogy library, Christmas market & more.
Prairie Park Fishery
Lake for fishing & skating in winter. Lake with motor use restricted, mainly used for fishing or ice skating during winter.
Dragon's Lair
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Hanging Bog State Preserve
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Morgan Creek Park
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American Gothic Barn
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Bloomsbury Farm
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Devonian Fossil Gorge
Rare site of a prehistoric ocean floor. Archeological wonder revealing the ancient remains of an ocean floor from 375 million years ago.
The Iowa Children's Museum
Interactive educational museum for kids. This colorful museum is aimed at teaching kids about the world around them through fun & play.
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
Animals, biodiversity & Iowa history. Permanent exhibits about the natural world, including mammals & birds, plus the history of Iowa.
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