Polk district, Iowa, United States

Places to visit near Clive

Clive is a town in Polk district, Iowa, United States, home to about 15,447 people. Within 50 km by road there are 268 places to visit — 143 forts & heritage, 40 churches, 32 parks and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Des Moines Art Center (5 km), Saint Augustin Catholic Church (6 km) and Greek Orthodox Church of St. George (6 km).

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Clive at a glance

Location
Polk district, Iowa, United States
Population
about 15,447
Coordinates
41.6030° N, 93.7241° W
Places within 50 km
268 (39 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Clive

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Forts & heritage near Clive

143 forts & heritage within 100 km of Clive. The closest is Swanson House (1 km); the best-known is Hotel Fort Des Moines (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Clive

41 churches within 100 km of Clive. The closest is Covenant Christian Church (2 km); the best-known is Des Moines Art Center (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Clive

34 parks within 100 km of Clive. The closest is Tower Park (4 km); the best-known is Raccoon River Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Clive

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Clive. The closest is Beaver Creek Natural Resources Area (9 km); the best-known is Walnut Woods State Park (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Clive

17 museums within 100 km of Clive. The closest is Olson-Larson Galleries (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Clive

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Clive. The closest is Parkview Lake Dam (5 km); the best-known is Dale Maffitt Reservoir (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Clive

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Clive
  2. 7 km Raccoon River Park · park, Polk
  3. 6 km Des Moines Art Center · church, Polk
  4. 1 km Saint Augustin Catholic Church · church, Polk
  5. 3 km Cottage Grove Church · church, Polk
  6. 2 km Greek Orthodox Church of St. George · church, Polk
  7. 6 km Back to Clive

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    Within 15 km of Clive

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Clive by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage143143Swanson House (1 km)
    Churches4041Covenant Christian Church (2 km)
    Parks3234Tower Park (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1217Beaver Creek Natural Resources Area (9 km)
    Museums1517Olson-Larson Galleries (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1014Parkview Lake Dam (5 km)
    Other attractions45KDPS-FM (Des Moines) (9 km)
    Treks44Bill Riley Trail (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22George B. Peak House (8 km)
    Buddhist sites22Saint Theresa's Convent (3 km)
    Temples22Dragon Slayer (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Islamic Center of Des Moines (2 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascades at Jordan Creek (7 km)

    Clive: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Clive?

    Des Moines Art Center (church, about 5 km), Saint Augustin Catholic Church (church, about 6 km), Greek Orthodox Church of St. George (church, about 6 km), Raccoon River Park (park, about 7 km), Cottage Grove Church (church, about 8 km), Water Works Park (park, about 8 km).

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

    268 places on Spotwander: 143 forts & heritage, 40 churches, 32 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Clive?

    Swanson House, about 1 km by road; Clive Depot (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Clive?

    Covenant Christian Church, about 2 km by road; Covenant United Presbyterian Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Clive?

    Tower Park, about 4 km by road; Greenwood Park (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Clive?

    Start in Clive, visit Raccoon River Park, then Des Moines Art Center, then Saint Augustin Catholic Church, then Cottage Grove Church, then Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Clive?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Clive

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Clive’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.