How to Find Luxury Hotels In Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa, situated on the Cedar River and surrounded by gentle rolling hills that are sure to please the traveler with an appreciation for natural landscapes. A visit to the 'City of Five Seasons' offers historical interest, modern luxury and plenty to keep a traveler pleasantly occupied.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A map of Cedar Rapids.
• A computer with access to the internet for making your reservations online.

Plan Your Activities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1. Visit the National Czech & Slovak Museum. Find out what will be going on during your visit by checking the museum's website. There you will find information about special temporary exhibits on display.
2. See the Tree of Five Seasons sculpture downtown, representing the four seasons plus Cedar Rapids' fifth season, 'a time to enjoy.'
3. See the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, one of the largest art museums in Iowa, which features an extensive permanent collection as well as traveling exhibits.
4. Visit May's Island, an island in the middle of the Cedar River on which the Cedar Rapids courthouse and city hall are located.
5. Get in touch with your inner Olympic skater; plan an outing to the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena.

Find Luxury Accommodations in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

6. To book accommodations, contact Cedar Rapids Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at [phone] or visit the Web site (see Resources below). Discover Cedar Rapids' strong Czech heritage. Stay near the Czech village to sample dishes from traditional Czech restaurants and visit the National Czech & Slovak Museum.
7. Plan your visit to catch a performance of the Cedar Rapids Orchestra. Choose luxury accommodations near the Paramount Theater, where the orchestra performs, one of the few remaining examples of the extravagance of 1920s movie palaces.
8. Stay in the northwest part of town to be near Ushers Ferry Historic Village, where you can get a hands-on experience of what life was like in Cedar Rapids a century ago.
9. Make your trip during the harvest season and stay near the Riverside Roundhouse to shop for a sampling of local produce at the farmers' market held there.
10. If you're in town to catch a professional hockey game, stay near the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena, where the Cedar Rapids Roughriders play.
11. Use an online travel site or a travel agent to make your accommodations reservations in advance once you've decided where to stay.

Tips & Warnings

• Cedar Rapids and the state of Iowa experience distinct and sometimes severe seasons. Be sure to check the weather report before you go and make sure your bags are packed with climate-appropriate attire.