Places to visit near

Chariton

Chariton is a town in Lucas district, Iowa, United States of about 4,214 people. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit: 4 forts & heritage, 9 churches and 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are First United Methodist Church, Rathbun Lake and National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum.

41.0139° N, 93.3066° WPop. 4,214

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Within 30 km15 places
Within 50 km42
Must-see37
Notable229
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Chariton

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:11 pm

57 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 Chariton
  2. Lake Morrislake · 45 min
  3. Williamson School Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. 200th Avenueheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. John L Lewis Mining and Labor Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Barber Woodsnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Chariton
Today’s loopCharitonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chariton?

First United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Full Faith Christian Center (church, about 1 km), Lucas County Museum (museum, about 1 km), Crystal Lake Dam (dam, about 2 km), Lake Morris (lake, about 6 km), Barber Woods (nature spot, about 6 km).

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

42 places on Spotwander: 4 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Chariton?

200th Avenue, about 7 km by road; IA 40 (former) (40 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Chariton?

First United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Full Faith Christian Center (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chariton?

Start in Chariton, visit Lake Morris, then Williamson School Museum, then 200th Avenue, then John L Lewis Mining and Labor Museum, then Barber Woods, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.