Walking Tour - Creep the Alley
Walking Tour
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026 6:00 PM
Downtown alleys reveal a great deal of history about Cedar Rapids buildings and they can be a little spooky too! Come explore the dark side of downtown architecture with this unique historic alley tour.
Included are stories of how alleys function as service and utility access, how they provided secret entrances for Prohibition era businesses as well as clever retail store designs. There will be a few surprises along the tour as well! Please wear alley appropriate footwear!
Tour Guide: Jenny Thielman
Meeting location: Town Centre Plaza, Third Avenue & Third Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Tickets: $10.00 general public, $8.00 for History Center members
Sponsored by: Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
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