Why go
- City in Iowa, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library.
- Served by Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).
History
Cedar Rapids is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States, and the county seat. The population was 137,710 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 137,935 in 2025. making it the second-most populous city in Iowa. The city lies on both banks of the Cedar River, 20 miles (32 km) north of Iowa City and 128 miles (206 km) northeast of Des Moines, the state's capital.
Must-see attractions
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Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A319, A320) · 5 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, CRJ-900) · 3 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*, Minneapolis*
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, CRJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- United Airlines UA (CRJ-700, CRJ, ERJ, ERJ-145, Embraer 170) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Denver*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, CRJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- Air France AF (CRJ-900, CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Eastern Iowa Airport (CID); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CID has direct flights to 11 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.