Moving from Portland to Cedar Rapids?
- 1,557 mi Distance
- 4 days Drive time
- 275K Cedar Rapids metro
- 200 Sun days/year
Things you'll want to know about your new city.
Bookmark this page — these are the icons of Cedar Rapids, organized by what kind of day you're planning.
Cedar Rapids's essential restaurants.
The dining list every Cedar Rapids resident knows by heart. Save the spots, work through them.
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The Cheese Bar
Upscale grilled cheese and craft beer spot in NewBo with creative sandwich combinations and local ingredients.
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Sykora Bakery
Czech Village institution since 1908 serving kolaches, rye bread, and traditional Czech pastries.
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Bata's Restaurant
Family-owned Czech restaurant offering authentic dishes like svíčková, schnitzel, and homemade dumplings since 1974.
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Zoey's Pizzeria
Local pizza chain known for thin-crust pies, the Bohemian pizza, and a casual neighborhood atmosphere.
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Trumpet Blossom Cafe
Vegetarian and vegan restaurant in NewBo featuring seasonal, locally-sourced plant-based cuisine.
What daily life feels like in Cedar Rapids.
Climate
Cedar Rapids has a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The city experiences all four seasons distinctly, with significant temperature swings between summer and winter.
- Sun days/yr200
- Rainfall36 inches
Walkability
- Walk Score43/100
- Transit Score27/100
- Bike Score54/100
Cedar Rapids is car-dependent — most errands require driving.
Outdoors & Recreation
- Cedar River Trail system with over 20 miles of paved paths for biking and walking
- Palisades-Kepler State Park, 15 miles northeast with hiking, camping, and Cedar River bluff views
- Ellis Park and Harbor, featuring boat launches, fishing, and disc golf along the Cedar River
- Seminole Valley Park with cross-country skiing, mountain biking trails, and sledding hills
- Squaw Creek Park offering kayaking, canoeing, and nature trails in a wooded floodplain setting
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