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With the nickname "The City of Five Seasons," Cedar Rapids reminds you to take a fifth season; the time to enjoy the other four. The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art celebrates the work of Grant Wood; painter of the famous "American Gothic." You can also visit the Carl and Mary Koehler History Center, which provides a comprehensive look at the heritage of the metropolis; from prehistoric times through the industrial revolution. Historic Brucemore Estate offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of Victorian era families.

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Visitors can fly directly into Cedar Rapids via Eastern Iowa Airport (CID). Use taxis or car rental to make your way from the airport to your hotel. Interstate 380 is the major thoroughfare in the area. Cedar Rapids lies 20 miles north of Iowa City, and 100 miles east of Des Moines. Burlington Trailways and Cedar Rapids Transit buses service the city.

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Native Americans populated the location for centuries, and Osgood Shepherd was the area's first homesteader in 1838. Three years later, the area was surveyed and named for the rapidly flowing Cedar River, and the substantial number of red cedar trees that thrived along the banks.

The climate found here consists of hot summers and cold winters, with moderate amounts of annual precipitation. Czech Village is a neighborhood rich in Czech and Slovak culture, and includes the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library.