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We invite you to take a day trip to scenic Central City, Iowa. Central City, population 1157 (2000), is located in Linn
County, 15 miles northeast of Cedar Rapids on four-lane Highway
13. Stop by
for one of our many Local Events
or come any
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Morning - Shop Downtown Central City
Historic buildings, true-to-period renovations and (of course!)
small-town friendliness await you at the shops of downtown Central City.
Most shops are open daily Monday through Friday and many businesses are open Saturdays. Visit:
- Central City Pharmacy for a wide assortment of high-quality gift items,
greeting cards, an old-fashioned candy counter and local wines.
- Central City Dollar Store - click here for store coupon special for a huge variety of must have household goods, gifts and seasonal items. Most items under $1.00!
- Beauty Bank for a manicure and/or pedicure, tanning, haircuts & Styling.
- A Simple Touch for a relaxing massage.
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12 PM - Lunch
- Pick up a sandwich at Subway, R&R or the Hometown Market, all located on Highway 13, for a
picnic lunch at Pinicon Ridge Park.
- Montana's Restaurant, Downtown Central City
- Bubba's Bar and Grill, Downtown Central City
- Stove House
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Afternoon - Enjoy Scenic Central City
- Nature Lovers can walk the trails, fish or even go canoeing at Pinicon
Ridge Park just west of Highway 13 in Central City.
- Check out our new bike trail and Splash pad with the kids.
- Enjoy a round of golf at the nine hole Meadowview Golf Course.
- Stop in at Station 1 for fishing and tackle for a fun afternoon of fishing
- Waterhouse for some ice cream, popcorn, coffee and gift shop.
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You can learn more about current local businesses on Our Businesses Page.
See our Day Trip Itinerary Page to plan a visit to Central City.
Visit the City of Central City Homepage
Find Central City (Mapquest)

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Central City Mainstreet
is part of a nationwide program founded by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to rehabilitate and revitalize America's downtown
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Thanks to BuildASign.com
for supporting our
Farmer's Market' |
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