Zoey's Pizzeria is one of Mikayla's family's favorite places to go. Many birthdays and special occasions have been celebrated there over a deep dish and zookie. It would be a great place for lunch before the wedding.
Zeppelins Bar & Grill is a high end casual restaurant with twists on American classics, not to mention the beer and cocktail selection. Zeppelins is located near St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
Not to be confused with Parlor City Ice Cream. This location boasts 56 beers on tap, along with great food. Located a half mile from The Harmac in downtown Cedar Rapids.
Sample some of Big Grove brews between the ceremony and the reception while sitting outside and playing some patio games
Lucky's on 16th has all of the American cuisine you want. They specialize in breakfast all day and 10 unique types of Mac & Cheese.
Located in the Czech Village of downtown Cedar Rapids and 1 mile from The Harmac. This brewery would be a perfect stop on the way to cocktail hour.
Classic Irish Pub with a vintage vibe. This is a local favorite with great burgers, apps, and entrees. Located in downtown Cedar Rapids.
Granite City Food & Brewery has great food and a great brunch Sundays 9:00 am- 2:00 pm!
Black Sheep Social Club is a more upscale establishment that creates old Midwest favorites with new twists and international influence. The bar has 24 taps of craft beers with a regional focus, along with many wine and cocktail options. Within a 5 minute walk of The Harmac in downtown Cedar Rapids.
Adelitas is a perfect quick sit down lunch before the wedding. Adelitas is located very close to the church.
This small family owned business offers a wide selection of your favorite cool treats. This location comes highly recommended from the Maid of Honor, Reya, who often went out for ice cream here with Mikayla's mom after school.
Located in Downtown Cedar Rapids hosts a variety of vendors such as retail small business startups, food, farmers and artisans. They focus on heath and sustainability. The often have entertainment and educational events.
Located in Downtown Cedar Rapids, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art has a wide array of exhibits from public and private collections.
Visit Grant Wood's home and studio located right in downtown Cedar Rapids! They have free guided tours from 12-4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Yes, you read that right. Mount Trashmore is a former landfill that was turned into a recreational site. You can hike or bike up the trails up to a scenic overlook overlooking Cedar Rapids.
NCSML shares the stories and culture of the Czech and Slovak communities. This is an all ages museum that centers around freedom, identity, family and community. Located in the Czech Village of downtown Cedar Rapids.
Brucemore is a historic mansion built in the late 1800s with 3 stories and 21-rooms on 10 acres of land. They offer guided mansion tours from an expert on the history of this site.
The Amana Colonies is one of America's longest-lived communal societies. This German settlement has a unique history with well preserved architecture and culture. The Amana Colonies are known for their well-crafted products, including one of Mikayla's brother's favorite root beers from Millstream Brewing Co. The Amana Colonies are located about 30 minutes outside of Cedar Rapids.
The Ox Yoke Inn is located in the Amana Colonies and serves delicious German and American food family style. It is a must go if you visit the Amana Colonies.
For baseball lovers and those coming to Iowa for the first time and planning to spend some time in Iowa around the wedding, take a trip to the Field of Dreams Movie Site. This famous movie site is located 15 minutes from Carl's family's farm in Dyersville, Iowa. It is about a 1 hour and 15 minute drive from Cedar Rapids.