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October 20, 2018
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Leslie & Brandon

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Explore "the corridor" while you are here with these fun suggestions.

Amana Colonies

622 46th Avenue, Amana, IA 52203
, (319) 622-7622

Explore this timely German Village that includes a year round Christmas shop, chocolate shop, and general store. Don't forget to swing by the winery and brewery that also serves some delicious root beer. This area is located just 30 minutes southwest of Cedar Rapids.

NewBo City Market

1100 3rd Street Southeast, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
, (319) 200-4050

Explore Cedar Rapids fastest growing area full of shops and restaurants. Just across the river from this location is the Czech and Slovakian village.

Allen's Orchard

5801 10th Street, Marion, IA 52302
, (319) 377-1408

Apple picking at it's finest. Although a smaller orchard then Wilson's Orchard it is still full of apples and just minutes away from Cedar Rapids. DON'T FORGET THE DONUTS!

Dan and Debbie's Creamery

1600 Main Street, Ely, IA 52227
, (319) 848-6455

Best ice cream and best chocolate milk around.

Iowa Brewing Company

708 3rd Street Southeast, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
, (319) 366-2337

One of the finest brewery in town, conveniently located just beside Newbo. This location does not serve food. Bringing your own is not only allowed but is recommended.

Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery

1441 Marak Road Northwest, Swisher, IA 52338
, (319) 857-4300

Located 15 minutes outside of Cedar Rapids, serves wine, whiskey, and Sunday brunch.

John Deere Waterloo Works

300 West Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701
, (319) 292-5490

Great interactive location an hour north of Cedar Rapids. Stop by Brandon Iowa on the way up to see Iowa's largest frying pan. If you are feeling real adventurous the John Deere headquaters is located in Moline Illinois. There they have tractors and combines you are allowed to climb inside.

The Lost Cuban

209 3rd Street Southeast, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
, (319) 362-2627

One of Brandon and Leslie's favorite places for a no hassle bite to eat.

Hockey Game

1100 Rockford Road Southwest, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
, (319) 247-0340

Cedar Rapids hockey club at night, open to the public for ice skating during the day.

Hurts Donut Co.

1301 5th Street, Coralville, IA 52241
, (319) 499-1647

If there is one thing you won't find in Iowa is a variety of donut shops. Leslie and Brandon drive all the way to Coralville just for these though.

Future Birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk (Startrek central)

Pioneer Street, Riverside, IA 52327
, (319) 930-8735

45 minutes south of Cedar Rapids is the town of Riverside. Not only does it have a casino but the world's future biggest gambler will be born here on March 22, 2233. It is known as where the Trek begins.

Bricks Bar & Grill

320 2nd Avenue Southeast, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
, (319) 362-7425

Looking for the best hole in the wall place. This is it. Food is not this bar's key feature.

Ramsey's Wine Bistro

1120 7th Avenue, Marion, IA 52302
, (319) 447-1700

By far the BEST location for both wine and good friends. Super friendly quaint. Best part is they are right beside Marion's newest brick oven pizza location. (Marion is big on pizza, 7 pizza places all in 5 minutes of each other.)

Almost Famous Popcorn Company

1121 3rd Street Southeast, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
, (319) 366-3554

Located in the Newbo district. Popcorn and root beer.

Big Grove Brewpub

101 West Main Street, Solon, IA 52333
, (319) 624-2337

Good food, nice outside patio, and located in a cute town.

Palisades-Kepler State Park

700 Kepler Drive, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
, (319) 895-6039

Great State Park with hills and a river. Small enough to explore in just a couple of hours.

Corn Maze and Farm

245 Iowa 1, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
, (319) 895-8944

General Store Pub

12612 Stone City Road, Anamosa, IA 52205
, (319) 462-4399
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