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Bettendorf

Bettendorf is a town in Scott district, Iowa, United States of about 35,505 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit: 55 forts & heritage, 53 churches and 20 museums. The must-see places are Lindsay Park, Rock Island Arsenal and Duck Creek Park.

41.5245° N, 90.5157° WPop. 35,505

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Within 30 km159 places
Within 50 km185
Must-see55
Notable205
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Lindsay Park, park near Bettendorf
Must-see

Lindsay Park

Park · 3 km

Rock Island Arsenal, island near Bettendorf
Must-see

Rock Island Arsenal

Island · 3 km

Duck Creek Park, park near Bettendorf
Must-see

Duck Creek Park

Park · 3 km

Places near Bettendorf by type

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One day from Bettendorf

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:29 pm

39 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bettendorf
  2. Fort Armstrongfort · 1.5 hrs
  3. Black Hawk Forest Nature Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. First Bible Missionary Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Emeis Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Vander Veer Botanical Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Bettendorf
Today’s loopBettendorfStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bettendorf?

Lindsay Park (park, about 3 km), Rock Island Arsenal (island, about 3 km), Duck Creek Park (park, about 3 km), Indian Springs Park (park, about 4 km), Fort Armstrong (fort, about 5 km), First Church of Christ, Scientist (church, about 6 km).

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

185 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 20 museums, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Bettendorf?

Rock Island National Cemetery, about 2 km by road; Quarters 7 (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Bettendorf?

Asbury United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Bettendorf Apostolic Church (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bettendorf?

Start in Bettendorf, visit Fort Armstrong, then Black Hawk Forest Nature Preserve, then First Bible Missionary Church, then Emeis Park, then Vander Veer Botanical Park, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.