Scott district, Iowa, United States

Places to visit near Eldridge

Eldridge is a town in Scott district, Iowa, United States, home to about 6,232 people. Within 50 km by road there are 191 places to visit — 54 churches, 55 forts & heritage, 22 museums and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lost Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area (13 km), Cameron Woods State Preserve (16 km) and Vander Veer Botanical Park (16 km).

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Eldridge, Iowa
Eldridge, Scott district, Iowa, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eldridge at a glance

Location
Scott district, Iowa, United States
Population
about 6,232
Coordinates
41.6581° N, 90.5846° W
Places within 50 km
191 (33 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 Eldridge

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Churches near Eldridge

67 churches within 100 km of Eldridge. The closest is Faith Lutheran Church (1 km); the best-known is Saint Paul Lutheran Church of Davenport (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Eldridge

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eldridge. The closest is Memorial Hill (10 km); the best-known is Fort Armstrong (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Eldridge

34 museums within 100 km of Eldridge. The closest is Walnut Grove Pioneer Village (11 km); the best-known is Putnam Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eldridge

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eldridge. The closest is Cameron Woods State Preserve (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Eldridge

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Eldridge. The closest is Lost Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Eldridge

18 parks within 100 km of Eldridge. The closest is Vander Veer Botanical Park (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Eldridge

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eldridge
  2. 13 km Lost Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area · lake, Scott
  3. 20 km Duck Creek Park · park, Scott
  4. 5 km Saint Paul Lutheran Church of Davenport · church, Scott
  5. 1 km Vander Veer Botanical Park · park, Scott
  6. 22 km Cameron Woods State Preserve · nature spot, Scott
  7. 16 km Back to Eldridge

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eldridge by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5467Faith Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage5564Memorial Hill (10 km)
    Museums2234Walnut Grove Pioneer Village (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1422Cameron Woods State Preserve (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1218Lost Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area (13 km)
    Parks1518Vander Veer Botanical Park (16 km)
    Beaches & coast66Boat Harbor (20 km)
    Other attractions24Lone Star (towboat) (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints34The Oculus (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Credit Island (23 km)
    Buddhist sites22Franciscan Sisters of Christ the Divine Teacher (20 km)
    Caves11Maquoketa Caves (14 km)
    Temples11Temple Emanuel (18 km)
    Waterfalls11Duck Creek Waterfall (21 km)

    Eldridge: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eldridge?

    Lost Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area (lake, about 13 km), Cameron Woods State Preserve (nature spot, about 16 km), Vander Veer Botanical Park (park, about 16 km), Saint Paul Lutheran Church of Davenport (church, about 16 km), Duck Creek Park (park, about 17 km), Emeis Park (park, about 17 km).

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

    191 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 55 forts & heritage, 22 museums, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Eldridge?

    Faith Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; Cornerstone Baptist Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Eldridge?

    Memorial Hill, about 10 km by road; Columbia Avenue Historic District (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Eldridge?

    Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, about 11 km by road; Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eldridge?

    Start in Eldridge, visit Lost Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area, then Duck Creek Park, then Saint Paul Lutheran Church of Davenport, then Vander Veer Botanical Park, then Cameron Woods State Preserve, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eldridge?

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

    Towns near Eldridge

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