Brucemore

Situated in the heart of Cedar Rapids, IA, this 26-acre estate is one of the best points of interest for travelers to the state. The Brucemore, a mansion fashioned in the Queen-Anne style, sits on the park-like property. Built in the late 1800s, Brucemore is a 19th-century mansion fraught with the history of three local families. Of note, the mansion hosts daily property tours, concerts, theatrical productions, educational programs, and more, each of which celebrates the culture of the city, the property, and the families who resided there. When visiting the property you are welcome to enjoy guided or self-guided tours. Through a tour, you’ll learn about the three families credited with its current existence: the Sinclairs who built the mansion, the Douglasses who transformed it, and the Halls who donated it to their community. The tour showcases the history of the families, the renovations of the property, as well as shares period-specific artifacts and documents. One of many interesting activities you could check out this weekend, the Brucemore is a historical delight. Address: 2160 Linden Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, United States