Iowa, United States

Places to visit near Dike

Dike is a town in Iowa, United States, home to about 1,289 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 20 museums, 16 churches, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cedar Falls Ice House (21 km), Hartman Reserve Nature Center (24 km) and George Wyth Memorial State Park (24 km).

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Dike, Iowa
Dike, Iowa, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dike at a glance

Location
Iowa, United States
Population
about 1,289
Coordinates
42.4641° N, 92.6282° W
Places within 50 km
91 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Dike

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

49 museums within 100 km of Dike. The closest is Grundy County Museum (18 km); the best-known is Grout Museum of History and Science (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Dike

40 churches within 100 km of Dike. The closest is Bethlehem Lutheran Church (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dike

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dike. The closest is Black Hawk Creek Wildlife Area (17 km); the best-known is Hartman Reserve Nature Center (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Dike

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dike. The closest is IA 934 (former) (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dike

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dike. The closest is Railroad Lake Area (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Dike

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Dike. The closest is KCFI-AM (Cedar Falls) (18 km); the best-known is Cedar Falls Ice House (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Dike

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dike
  2. 21 km Cedar Falls Ice House · waterfall, Black Hawk
  3. 4 km George Wyth Memorial State Park · monument, Black Hawk
  4. 1 km Hartman Reserve Nature Center · nature spot, Black Hawk
  5. 8 km Grout Museum of History and Science · museum, Black Hawk
  6. 9 km The Salvation Army of Waterloo & Cedar Falls · waterfall, Black Hawk
  7. 32 km Back to Dike

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How to reach Dike

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dike by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Museums2049Grundy County Museum (18 km)
    Churches1640Bethlehem Lutheran Church (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1238Black Hawk Creek Wildlife Area (17 km)
    Forts & heritage1135IA 934 (former) (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs829Railroad Lake Area (21 km)
    Waterfalls912KCFI-AM (Cedar Falls) (18 km)
    Parks310George Wyth Memorial State Park (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints69Viking Hill (17 km)
    Other attractions23Matugani (33 km)
    Treks12ADT - Iowa - K - Seg 3 (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Sans Souci Island (28 km)
    Caves11Wildcat Cave Wildlife Management Area (48 km)

    Dike: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dike?

    Cedar Falls Ice House (waterfall, about 21 km), Hartman Reserve Nature Center (nature spot, about 24 km), George Wyth Memorial State Park (monument, about 24 km), Grout Museum of History and Science (museum, about 29 km), The Salvation Army of Waterloo & Cedar Falls (waterfall, about 32 km), Lost Island Waterpark (island, about 32 km).

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

    91 places on Spotwander: 20 museums, 16 churches, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest museum to Dike?

    Grundy County Museum, about 18 km by road; Hudson Depot Museum (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dike?

    Bethlehem Lutheran Church, about 18 km by road; First Christian Church (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Dike?

    Black Hawk Creek Wildlife Area, about 17 km by road; Beaver Creek Access (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dike?

    Start in Dike, visit Cedar Falls Ice House, then George Wyth Memorial State Park, then Hartman Reserve Nature Center, then Grout Museum of History and Science, then The Salvation Army of Waterloo & Cedar Falls, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dike?

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

    Towns near Dike

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