Weekend guide

48 hours in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

A two-day route built from 9 independent listings on this hub — not a paid ranking.

  1. Saturday afternoon

    Settle in outdoors

    Start on the patio while the light is still good.

    Open Clock House Brewing →

    Microbrewery

    Clock House Brewing

    Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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  2. Saturday night

    Stay out for the room

    Live music nights make this the later stop.

    Open Granite City Food & Brewery →

    Brewpub

    Granite City Food & Brewery

    Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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  3. Sunday midday

    Eat with the pour

    Food trucks or a kitchen make this the reset meal.

    Open Iowa Brewing →

    Microbrewery

    Iowa Brewing

    Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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  4. Sunday evening

    One more round

    Close the weekend at a highly rated independent taproom.

    Open Quarter Barrel Arcade →

    Brewpub

    Quarter Barrel Arcade

    Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Planning FAQs for Cedar Rapids

How should I spend 48 hours in Cedar Rapids taprooms?

Start at Clock House Brewing, then Granite City Food & Brewery, Iowa Brewing, Quarter Barrel Arcade. The route uses 9 independent listings in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What is the best dog-friendly taproom in Cedar Rapids?

Clock House Brewing is a top dog-friendly taproom in Cedar Rapids, with Iowa Brewing also welcoming pups. Look for the dog-friendly filter on this hub.

Which breweries in Cedar Rapids have outdoor patios?

Clock House Brewing, Granite City Food & Brewery, Iowa Brewing list outdoor patio seating. Patio listings on Taprooms Near Me also cover fire-pit and heater nights.

Where are food trucks parked near Cedar Rapids taprooms?

Granite City Food & Brewery, Iowa Brewing, Quarter Barrel Arcade list food trucks in Cedar Rapids. Open those brewery pages for the current rotation.

All 9 taprooms in Cedar Rapids →