I-380 Corridor
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The I-380 Corridor (sometimes just "The Corridor") is a region in Eastern Iowa. In general, the expression is used to describe Linn and Johnson Counties, which are connected by I-380.Cities
- : One of the two anchors of the region, it is Iowa's second largest city.
- : A suburb of Iowa City and home to the regional Coralville Mall.
- : A large suburb of Cedar Rapids.
- : The second major anchor of the region, it is home to the University of Iowa.
- : A large suburb of Cedar Rapids.
- : A rural community and home to Cornell College.
Other destinations
- Lake McBride: A major man-made lake in northern Johnson County. Popular recreational area.
- Palisades-Kepler State Park: A state park on US 30 near Mount Vernon noted for its deep ravines, bluffs and natural beauty.
Understand
Like many other areas in the Midwest, the I-380 corridor's cities were settled due to their proximity to nearby rivers. Iowa City was the original capital of the state.
Get in
By plane
The area is serviced by the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, which connects the region to Chicago, Minneapolis and various other airline hubs.