The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia

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No two neighborhoods define and enliven the Cedar Rapids experience quite like Czech Village and New Bohemia. Hugging both sides of the Cedar River, this eclectic, urban oasis is bustling with activity and is the perfect spot to stroll, shop, sip and experience Cedar Rapids.

IT’S A PLACE TO SHOP.
Featuring 50+ retailers, you can find everything from handcrafted gifts made by local artisans, women’s clothing, snarky tees and mugs, lush plants, books, stationary, gorgeous Czech glass and jewelry, sustainable items and so much more.

IT’S A PLACE TO EAT AND DRINK.
Cedar Rapids is making a name for itself in home-grown culinary talent and tastebud delights. With a wide variety of local and international cuisine options, a wide variety of eateries call New Bohemia and Czech Village home making The District a big draw for foodies of all types.

IT’S A COMMUNITY.
It’s a place to meet up with friends, go for a hike and to see and be seen in a thriving area rich with historic and cultural charm (thanks to unprecedented reinvestment by the community over the last decade).

The District is a hub of cultural experiences. Stop by the NewBo City Market to sample local eats and brews. CSPS, The Ideal Theater & Bar and The Olympic South Side Theater hosts a variety of visual and performing arts created locally and from around the world. And, of course, two world-class museums call The District home, The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (a Smithsonian affiliate) and the African American Museum of Iowa.

The District, an organization dedicated to promoting and sustaining the neighborhoods, is focused on keeping the area vibrant, unique and thriving. Check The District’s website to see the latest and greatest info and what is going on each weekend, from concerts (indoors and outdoors) and yoga, to festivals, shopping, events and parades. The District also hosts a bevy of annual events including Houby Days in the spring, the Tiki Tour in the summer, a free cider stroll in the fall, Deck the District and all kinds of holiday shopping festivities.

Plus, you might even take the Trashmore Challenge, a push to climb to the top of Mount Trashmore, the city’s landfill turned urban hiking trail that takes you to a high point in the city offering a unique and beautiful view of Cedar Rapids.

PICTURE YOUR SELFIIE!
From end to end, Czech Village and New Bohemia are as vibrant as the community and culture which inhabit them. From the murals to the, capture the perfect photo, selfie and memory!

Make plans to explore all that The District and the impressive family of local business the area has to offer! There’s always something new to discover, whether you are hungry or thirsty, want to see an exhibit or a performance, need a wardrobe refresh or a gift, this hip historic district offers it all while remaining easy and fun to navigate by foot, vehicle or rent one of the electric bikes and scooters!