Southwest Area Travel Guide
Cedar Rapids
Visit Southwest Area
Popular places to visit
Czech Village
You can find out about the history of Cedar Rapids with a stop at Czech Village. Attend a sporting event in this trendy area.
National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library
Embrace typical Czech and Slovak customs, learn about their immigration route to the U.S. and see a typical home for settlers.
Paramount Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Paramount Theatre on your trip to Cedar Rapids. Attend a sporting event in this trendy area.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Examine the Roman busts and contemporary pieces and enjoy the world’s largest collection of paintings by Iowa native Grant Wood.
Brucemore
Go for a woodland walk and learn through guided tours and exhibits about the three families who lived on this grandiose estate.
Speedeezz 2 Indoor Karting
You can take time to visit Speedeezz 2 Indoor Karting during your travels to Cedar Rapids.
Top hotels in Southwest Area
American Inn Cedar Rapids South
Clean rooms and stay was great
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport
Hot tub was great. It needs to be redone. This is a very low kept property. I paid too much for the room. For me, ok. Wife was terrified to stay there.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Quality Inn Cedar Rapids South
Yes
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids
Grear stay, friendly staff and clean hotel
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn - Cedar Rapids
Parking was good. Room was clean
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Cedar Rapids
Just ok. Property needs updating, too much money for just a place to sleep. No pool or hot tub. Gym area had 2 old machines.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
