Hardin district, Iowa, United States

Places to visit near Eldora

Eldora is a town in Hardin district, Iowa, United States, home to about 2,702 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 8 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 15 museums and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Illinois Central Combination Depot-Ackley (27 km), Saint Matthews Episcopal Church (28 km) and Glick-Sower Historical House (47 km).

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Eldora, Iowa
Eldora, Hardin district, Iowa, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eldora at a glance

Location
Hardin district, Iowa, United States
Population
about 2,702
Coordinates
42.3608° N, 93.0996° W
Places within 50 km
55 (3 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 museums

Top places to visit near Eldora

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Forts & heritage near Eldora

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eldora. The closest is Eldora Veterans Memorial (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Eldora

39 churches within 100 km of Eldora. The closest is Eldora United Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Eldora

33 museums within 100 km of Eldora. The closest is Eldora Welcome Center & Railroad Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eldora

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eldora. The closest is Beau Addition to Hardin City Woodland (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Eldora

31 parks within 100 km of Eldora. The closest is Veterans Memorial Field (34 km); the best-known is Conants Park (52 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Eldora

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Eldora. The closest is Pine Lake Beach (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Eldora

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eldora
  2. 1 km Eldora United Methodist Church · church, Hardin
  3. 1 km Eldora Welcome Center & Railroad Museum · museum, Hardin
  4. 1 km Eldora Veterans Memorial · monument, Hardin
  5. 1 km Pine Lake Beach · lake, Hardin
  6. 2 km Hardin County Farm Museum · museum, Hardin
  7. 2 km Back to Eldora

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How to reach Eldora

    All places near Eldora by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eldora by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage859Eldora Veterans Memorial (2 km)
    Churches1039Eldora United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Museums1533Eldora Welcome Center & Railroad Museum (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1133Beau Addition to Hardin City Woodland (12 km)
    Parks331Veterans Memorial Field (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs223Pine Lake Beach (3 km)
    Waterfalls311KIFG-FM (Iowa Falls) (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints110Steamboat Rock (6 km)
    Other attractions03Campanile (73 km)
    Treks12ADT - Iowa - K - Seg 3 (46 km)
    Caves11Wildcat Cave Wildlife Management Area (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Sans Souci Island (78 km)

    Eldora: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eldora?

    Eldora United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Eldora Welcome Center & Railroad Museum (museum, about 2 km), Eldora Veterans Memorial (monument, about 2 km), Hardin County Farm Museum (museum, about 2 km), Pine Lake Beach (lake, about 3 km), Wildcat Cave Wildlife Management Area (cave, about 3 km).

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

    55 places on Spotwander: 8 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 15 museums, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Eldora?

    Eldora Veterans Memorial, about 2 km by road; Folkert Mound Group (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Eldora?

    Eldora United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Matthews Episcopal Church (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Eldora?

    Eldora Welcome Center & Railroad Museum, about 2 km by road; Hardin County Farm Museum (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eldora?

    Start in Eldora, visit Eldora United Methodist Church, then Eldora Welcome Center & Railroad Museum, then Eldora Veterans Memorial, then Pine Lake Beach, then Hardin County Farm Museum, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eldora?

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

    Towns near Eldora

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