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Budget hotels in Cedar Rapids
On a smaller budget, you could stay at Econo Lodge Cedar Rapids, where prices are about 66US$ per night on average. Motel 6 Cedar Rapids is a good budget hotel with rates starting from 52US$ that is well situated within walking distance of Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids.
Convenience of staying in the city center
Best Western Cooper'S Mill Hotel and Doubletree By Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex are both excellent options 400 and 700 meters from Cedar Rapids City Hall respectively.
Luxury and boutique accommodation
Choose Cedar Rapids Marriott near Thomas Park, a popular boutique hotel that has a tennis court, a Jacuzzi and a swimming pool. For those who prefer a chain hotel experience, the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Cedar Rapids located close to Uptown Marion would be a great option.
Apartments, B&Bs and others
For those traveling with children, think about staying at Days Inn And Suites Cedar Rapids, where you'll be close to The History Center and that is located 100 meters from Cas Las Glorias. For a relaxing vacation, book a resort hotel near Brucemore, such as Ramada Cedar Rapids or Hampton Inn Cedar Rapids.
City Guide:
Cedar Rapids is highlighted by colorful characters.
The city started from a dubious reputation earned through the activities of the legendary Shepherd gang, notorious horse thieves, that reputation grew in "Little Bohemia" in the southwest part of the city known as today's "Czech Village".
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The point is that the Czechoslovakians were known as Bohemians and started migrating to Cedar Rapids in 1852 for job opportunities gradually packing local plants. Consequently, the southwest sector of the city earned its contemporary name of Czech Village – a symbol of local "Little Bohemia".
Along with immigrants Cedar Point served as a haunt for dissenters like Josef Sosel, the first Czech lawyer. He was deported from America for revolutionary activities and he settled in Cedar Rapids where he greatly contributed to the development of the Czech community.
Josef Sosel wasn't the only to encourage Cedar Rapids' growth, but Grant Wood, the Iowa artist initiated the design of the Memorial Building and today his influence is witnessed throughout the city. As a practitioner of Midwestern regionalism, his sensational artworks became known world-wide.
Cedar Rapids became a sensation at the artist's hands
Along with art, goes a variety of places of interest in the city. Attractions include;
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Cedar Rapids History Center traces the history of the city and offers rich historic collections on display
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Cedar Rapids Museum of Art houses collections of works by Grant Wood and Marvin Cone
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Theatre Cedar Rapids offers live performances
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Cedar Rapids Downtown District, a point around which true life in Grand Rapids revolves
Away from fun, Grand Rapids performs an important role in the economy. At the turn of the 20th century another city-native Arthur Collins changed life in Cedar Rapids for the better. He initiated Collins Radio Company and soon won a leading position in the radio business.
Today Cedar Rapids is a center of telecommunications and also makes progress in sports and recreational activities. It won the ranking of the "City of Five Seasons" for its high quality of life that allows for the addition of a fifth season - to enjoy the community and the other four seasons.
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