Carroll district, Iowa, United States

Places to visit near Carroll

Carroll is a town in Carroll district, Iowa, United States, home to about 9,968 people. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit — 5 museums, 10 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Swan Lake State Park (4 km), Whiterock Conservancy (40 km) and Twin Lakes State Park West (62 km).

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Carroll, Iowa
Carroll, Carroll district, Iowa, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Carroll at a glance

Location
Carroll district, Iowa, United States
Population
about 9,968
Coordinates
42.0658° N, 94.8669° W
Places within 50 km
42 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Carroll

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Carroll: 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 Carroll

39 museums within 100 km of Carroll. The closest is Carroll County Historical Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Carroll

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Carroll. The closest is Quail Avenue (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Carroll

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Carroll. The closest is Swan Lake State Park (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Carroll

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Carroll. The closest is Andrews Access (21 km); the best-known is Whiterock Conservancy (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Carroll

26 churches within 100 km of Carroll. The closest is Holy Spirit Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Carroll

12 parks within 100 km of Carroll. The closest is Monument Square (51 km); the best-known is Twin Lakes State Park West (62 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Carroll

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Carroll
  2. 3 km Mount Moses · viewpoint, Carroll
  3. 2 km First United Methodist Church · church, Carroll
  4. 6 km Swan Lake State Park · lake, Carroll
  5. 3 km Holy Spirit Catholic Church · church, Carroll
  6. 1 km Carroll County Historical Museum · museum, Carroll
  7. 0 km Back to Carroll

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How to reach Carroll

    All places near Carroll by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Carroll by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Museums539Carroll County Historical Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1032Quail Avenue (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1031Swan Lake State Park (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens929Andrews Access (21 km)
    Churches626Holy Spirit Catholic Church (1 km)
    Parks012Monument Square (51 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24Mount Moses (3 km)
    Treks02ADT - Iowa - K - Seg 5 (81 km)
    Beaches & coast02Lakeside Beach (83 km)
    Waterfalls01Juniper Falls (77 km)

    Carroll: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Carroll?

    Swan Lake State Park (lake, about 4 km), Carroll County Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km), Holy Spirit Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), First United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Mount Moses (viewpoint, about 3 km), Farmstead Museum (museum, about 5 km).

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

    42 places on Spotwander: 5 museums, 10 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 churches.

    Which is the nearest museum to Carroll?

    Carroll County Historical Museum, about 1 km by road; Farmstead Museum (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Carroll?

    Quail Avenue, about 10 km by road; Breda Depot (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Carroll?

    Swan Lake State Park, about 4 km by road; Artesian Lake Wildlife Management Area (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Carroll?

    Start in Carroll, visit Mount Moses, then First United Methodist Church, then Swan Lake State Park, then Holy Spirit Catholic Church, then Carroll County Historical Museum, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Carroll?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Carroll

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Carroll’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Carroll on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.