Places to visit near

Cascade

Cascade is a town in Dubuque district, Iowa, United States of about 2,271 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit: 37 forts & heritage, 22 museums and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are National Farm Toy Museum, Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Basilica and Swiss Valley Nature Preserve.

42.2986° N, 91.0149° WPop. 2,271

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km118
Must-see50
Notable186
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cascade

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:06 pm

124 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 Cascade
  2. Scenic Overlookviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Swiss Valley Nature Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. National Farm Toy Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Mon-Maq Damdam · 45 min
  6. Chimney Rockviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Cascade
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cascade?

Cascade River Park (waterfall, about 1 km), Community Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Tri-County Historical Society Red Faber Museum (museum, about 1 km), National Farm Toy Museum (museum, about 26 km), Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Basilica (church, about 28 km), Scenic Overlook (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

118 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 22 museums, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches.

Which is the nearest fort to Cascade?

Stone Bridge Road, about 22 km by road; Canton Church School (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Cascade?

Tri-County Historical Society Red Faber Museum, about 1 km by road; Lenox College (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cascade?

Start in Cascade, visit Scenic Overlook, then Swiss Valley Nature Preserve, then National Farm Toy Museum, then Mon-Maq Dam, then Chimney Rock, and drive back — about 124 km by road in all.