Butler district, Iowa, United States

Places to visit near Allison

Allison is a town in Butler district, Iowa, United States, home to about 1,029 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 14 museums, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 forts & heritage and 6 churches. The must-see places are Illinois Central Combination Depot-Ackley (38 km), Little Brown Church in (41 km) and Wildwood Park (44 km).

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Allison at a glance

Location
Butler district, Iowa, United States
Population
about 1,029
Coordinates
42.7527° N, 92.7952° W
Places within 50 km
54 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Allison

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Allison: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Museums near Allison

57 museums within 100 km of Allison. The closest is Dumont Historical Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Allison

39 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Allison. The closest is Leeper Prairie Preserve (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Allison

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Allison. The closest is Veteran's Memorial (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Allison

34 churches within 100 km of Allison. The closest is Little Brown Church in (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Allison

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Allison. The closest is Considene Lake Park (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Allison

13 parks within 100 km of Allison. The closest is Wildwood Park (44 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Allison

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Allison
  2. 1 km Veteran's Memorial · monument, Butler
  3. 10 km Leeper Prairie Preserve · nature spot, Butler
  4. 20 km Big Marsh Wildlife Area · nature spot, Butler
  5. 3 km Considene Lake Park · lake, Butler
  6. 3 km Fort Sumter Rock · fort, Butler
  7. 10 km Back to Allison

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How to reach Allison

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Allison by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Museums1457Dumont Historical Museum (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1039Leeper Prairie Preserve (10 km)
    Forts & heritage634Veteran's Memorial (1 km)
    Churches634Little Brown Church in (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs731Considene Lake Park (13 km)
    Parks313Wildwood Park (44 km)
    Waterfalls412KCFI-AM (Cedar Falls) (43 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints47Sartori Park Sledding Hill (46 km)
    Beaches & coast05Clear Lake State Park Beach (79 km)
    Other attractions03Matugani (66 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Sans Souci Island (55 km)
    Caves01Wildcat Cave Access (60 km)
    Treks01ADT - Iowa - K - Seg 3 (66 km)

    Allison: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Allison?

    Veteran's Memorial (monument, about 1 km), Fort Sumter Rock (fort, about 10 km), Leeper Prairie Preserve (nature spot, about 10 km), Big Marsh Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 11 km), Considene Lake Park (lake, about 13 km), Illinois Central Combination Depot-Ackley (heritage site, about 38 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 14 museums, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest museum to Allison?

    Dumont Historical Museum, about 18 km by road; Shell Rock Historical Museum (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Allison?

    Leeper Prairie Preserve, about 10 km by road; Big Marsh Wildlife Area (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Allison?

    Veteran's Memorial, about 1 km by road; Fort Sumter Rock (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Allison?

    Start in Allison, visit Veteran's Memorial, then Leeper Prairie Preserve, then Big Marsh Wildlife Area, then Considene Lake Park, then Fort Sumter Rock, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Allison?

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

    Towns near Allison

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Allison’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.