Hardin district, Iowa, United States

Places to visit near Ackley

Ackley is a town in Hardin district, Iowa, United States, home to about 1,560 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit — 10 museums, 9 forts & heritage, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 churches. The must-see places are Illinois Central Combination Depot-Ackley (1 km), Saint Matthews Episcopal Church (22 km) and Quasdorf Wagon, Machine and Blacksmith Shop Museum (48 km).

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Ackley, Iowa
Ackley, Hardin district, Iowa, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ackley at a glance

Location
Hardin district, Iowa, United States
Population
about 1,560
Coordinates
42.5541° N, 93.0533° W
Places within 50 km
47 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Ackley

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Museums near Ackley

52 museums within 100 km of Ackley. The closest is Union Depot (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ackley

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ackley. The closest is Illinois Central Combination Depot-Ackley (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ackley

43 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ackley. The closest is Mann Wilderness Area State Preserve (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Ackley

40 churches within 100 km of Ackley. The closest is Saint Matthews Episcopal Church (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ackley

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ackley. The closest is Pine Lake Beach (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Ackley

27 parks within 100 km of Ackley. The closest is Veterans Memorial Field (60 km); the best-known is George Wyth Memorial State Park (66 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ackley

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ackley
  2. 1 km Illinois Central Combination Depot-Ackley · heritage site, Hardin
  3. 1 km Ackley Veterans Memorial/ Freedom Rock · monument, Hardin
  4. 22 km Saint Matthews Episcopal Church · church, Hardin
  5. 18 km Beau Addition to Hardin City Woodland · nature spot, Hardin
  6. 3 km Mann Wilderness Area State Preserve · nature spot, Hardin
  7. 13 km Back to Ackley

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ackley by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Museums1052Union Depot (21 km)
    Forts & heritage951Illinois Central Combination Depot-Ackley (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1143Mann Wilderness Area State Preserve (13 km)
    Churches840Saint Matthews Episcopal Church (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs432Pine Lake Beach (26 km)
    Parks027Veterans Memorial Field (60 km)
    Waterfalls313KIFG-AM (Iowa Falls) (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints18Steamboat Rock (21 km)
    Beaches & coast05Clear Lake State Park Beach (85 km)
    Other attractions04Matugani (78 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Sans Souci Island (70 km)
    Caves11Wildcat Cave Access (24 km)
    Treks01ADT - Iowa - K - Seg 3 (55 km)

    Ackley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ackley?

    Illinois Central Combination Depot-Ackley (heritage site, about 1 km), Ackley Veterans Memorial/ Freedom Rock (monument, about 1 km), Saint Matthews Episcopal Church (church, about 22 km), Mann Wilderness Area State Preserve (nature spot, about 13 km), Beau Addition to Hardin City Woodland (nature spot, about 16 km), KIFG-AM (Iowa Falls) (waterfall, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ackley?

    47 places on Spotwander: 10 museums, 9 forts & heritage, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 churches, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ackley?

    Union Depot, about 21 km by road; Dow House (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ackley?

    Illinois Central Combination Depot-Ackley, about 1 km by road; Ackley Veterans Memorial/ Freedom Rock (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ackley?

    Mann Wilderness Area State Preserve, about 13 km by road; Beau Addition to Hardin City Woodland (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ackley?

    Start in Ackley, visit Illinois Central Combination Depot-Ackley, then Ackley Veterans Memorial/ Freedom Rock, then Saint Matthews Episcopal Church, then Beau Addition to Hardin City Woodland, then Mann Wilderness Area State Preserve, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ackley?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Ackley

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