Hancock district, Iowa, United States

Places to visit near Britt

Britt is a town in Hancock district, Iowa, United States, home to about 1,973 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 14 museums, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are McIntosh Woods State Park (35 km), Clear Lake (38 km) and Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge (42 km).

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Britt at a glance

Location
Hancock district, Iowa, United States
Population
about 1,973
Coordinates
43.0977° N, 93.8019° W
Places within 50 km
64 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Britt

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Museums near Britt

53 museums within 100 km of Britt. The closest is Hobo Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Britt

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Britt. The closest is Eagle Lake Woodland Area (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Britt

39 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Britt. The closest is Grant Township Wildlife Area (26 km); the best-known is McIntosh Woods State Park (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Britt

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Britt. The closest is Britt Veterans Memorial/ Freedom Rock (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Britt

25 churches within 100 km of Britt. The closest is First Reformed Church (42 km); the best-known is KRIB-AM (Mason City) (60 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Britt

10 parks within 100 km of Britt. The closest is Pine Tree Park (42 km); the best-known is Ambrose A Call State Park (46 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Britt

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Britt
  2. 1 km Hobo Museum · museum, Hancock
  3. 1 km Britt Veterans Memorial/ Freedom Rock · monument, Hancock
  4. 1 km Armstrong House Museum · museum, Hancock
  5. 35 km McIntosh Woods State Park · nature spot, Cerro Gordo
  6. 28 km Eagle Lake Woodland Area · lake, Hancock
  7. 7 km Back to Britt

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How to reach Britt

    All places near Britt by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Britt by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Museums1453Hobo Museum (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1445Eagle Lake Woodland Area (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1239Grant Township Wildlife Area (26 km)
    Forts & heritage936Britt Veterans Memorial/ Freedom Rock (1 km)
    Churches325First Reformed Church (42 km)
    Parks410Pine Tree Park (42 km)
    Beaches & coast55Farmers Beach (36 km)
    Other attractions23Lu Verne City Jail (39 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Pilot Knob (33 km)
    Waterfalls01Iowa Falls Evangelical Church (95 km)

    Britt: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Britt?

    Hobo Museum (museum, about 1 km), Britt Veterans Memorial/ Freedom Rock (monument, about 1 km), Armstrong House Museum (museum, about 1 km), Eagle Lake Woodland Area (lake, about 7 km), McIntosh Woods State Park (nature spot, about 35 km), Clear Lake (lake, about 38 km).

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

    64 places on Spotwander: 14 museums, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 forts & heritage, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest museum to Britt?

    Hobo Museum, about 1 km by road; Armstrong House Museum (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Britt?

    Eagle Lake Woodland Area, about 7 km by road; Crystal Lake Park (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Britt?

    Grant Township Wildlife Area, about 26 km by road; Bison Waterfowl Production Area (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Britt?

    Start in Britt, visit Hobo Museum, then Britt Veterans Memorial/ Freedom Rock, then Armstrong House Museum, then McIntosh Woods State Park, then Eagle Lake Woodland Area, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Britt?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Britt

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