1. A sign you’re almost to Cedar Rapids? American Gothic appears on your way.
2. And when you finally get there, you’ll find beauty in unlikely places…
3. …And art that can’t be missed.
CSPS Hall, home of the nonprofit Legion Arts
4. You can even watch art in the making.
5. But this city isn’t just about art; it’s also a great place to catch a baseball game…
Veterans Memorial Stadium, home of the Cedar Rapids Kernels
6. …Catch some air…
7. …Fly high…
8. …Or even just hover for a while.
9. You can always go out and play…
10. …Or head inside for some quiet time with a book, surrounded by modern architecture.
Cedar Rapids Public Library
11. But if you’re after some entertainment, go see a show (and these ceilings)…
Paramount Theatre
12. …Or catch something on ice.
Cedar Rapids Ice Arena, home of the RoughRiders
13. This is the city of five seasons…
Cedar Rapid’s signature symbol, which stands for “The City of Five Seasons”
14. …Where, from summer…
15. …To winter…
16. …And back again…
17. …You’re reminded to enjoy life. That can mean meeting your hero…
Cedar Rapids Titans
18. …Skating your heart out…
Cedar Rapids Rollergirls
19. …Or giving it your all in the ring.
Paul Bradley, two-time All-American wrestler and mixed martial artist who has fought for Ultimate Fighting Championship and Strikeforce
20. The fifth season reminds you to see the beauty all around you, from historic places…
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
21. …To the way the sun lights up a statue…
Bridge of Lions
22. …To the billowing of industry…
ADM ethanol plant
23. …To your best friend’s face.
24. Enjoy every season, no matter what it brings to the table.
NewBo City Market
25. Here, everyone is an original…
Sonya Darrow, local Cedar Rapids artist
26. …Except for the koláče and kava, which will transport you to Praha with every bite and sip.
27. So do what you love…
28. …And enjoy the view…
29. …Because you never know what you might see…
30. …And you never know what will light up the sky when you least expect it.
Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival Balloon Glow
