Cedar Rapids
Stretched along the banks of the Cedar River, about 100 miles northeast of Des Moines, Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa and the largest corn-processing city in the world. Nicknamed the City of Five Seasons, Cedar Rapids residents take time to appreciate everyday beauty, resulting in an intangible fifth season dedicated to enjoying life. Cedar Rapids has all the amenities of a larger city without the hassle. Renting in Cedar Rapids affords you the opportunity to visit a host of diverse museums such as the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, the African American Museum of Iowa, and the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library. You can also watch a play at Paramount Theater, walk the trails along the Cedar River, tour the historic Brucemore, take the kids to the petting zoo at Bever Park, see the Kernels play ball at the Veterans Memorial Stadium, attend the Maple Syrup Festival at Indian Creek Nature Center, and have a tasty meal at NewBo City Market. Convenience to the 380 and Eastern Iowa Airport makes commuting and traveling from Cedar Rapids simple.
Tiffin
Bisected by the scenic Sandusky River, Tiffin offers residents access to a variety of city parks in a small-town environment between Toledo, Cleveland, and Columbus. Commonly referred to as “The Education Community,” Tiffin is home to two universities, Heidelberg University and Tiffin University, which contribute an array of athletic events and art exhibits to the local community. Tiffin’s community also comes together for anticipated events like the Annual Tiffin Seneca County Heritage Festival, Storybook Festival, Halloween Parade, and the Tiffin Flea Market. Plenty of local restaurants offer a personalized experience in Tiffin in addition to the quaint shops in Downtown Tiffin along Washington Street. Recognizable chains abound on Tiffin’s West Market Street as well. Getting around from Tiffin is easy with access to major highways, an Amtrak station, and four major airports within close driving distance. Options for weekend getaways are plentiful, with Pittsburgh and Detroit both within a three-hour drive from Tiffin as well as most major cities in Ohio.
