Carroll district, Iowa, United States

Places to visit near Glidden

Glidden is a town in Carroll district, Iowa, United States, home to about 1,127 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 8 museums, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Swan Lake State Park (13 km), Whiterock Conservancy (33 km) and Twin Lakes State Park West (59 km).

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Glidden, Iowa
Glidden, Carroll district, Iowa, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Glidden at a glance

Location
Carroll district, Iowa, United States
Population
about 1,127
Coordinates
42.0569° N, 94.7289° W
Places within 50 km
48 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Glidden

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Museums near Glidden

44 museums within 100 km of Glidden. The closest is Farmstead Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Glidden

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Glidden. The closest is Bennett Access Area (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Glidden

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Glidden. The closest is Swan Lake State Park (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Glidden

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Glidden. The closest is Quail Avenue (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Glidden

30 churches within 100 km of Glidden. The closest is Holy Spirit Catholic Church (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Glidden

19 parks within 100 km of Glidden. The closest is Squirrel Hollow County Park (48 km); the best-known is Twin Lakes State Park West (59 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Glidden

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Glidden
  2. 9 km Bennett Access Area · nature spot, Carroll
  3. 37 km Whiterock Conservancy · nature spot, Guthrie
  4. 36 km Swan Lake State Park · lake, Carroll
  5. 1 km Farmstead Museum · museum, Carroll
  6. 6 km Quail Avenue · heritage site, Carroll
  7. 7 km Back to Glidden

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How to reach Glidden

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Glidden by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Museums844Farmstead Museum (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens934Bennett Access Area (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1033Swan Lake State Park (13 km)
    Forts & heritage1232Quail Avenue (7 km)
    Churches630Holy Spirit Catholic Church (14 km)
    Parks119Squirrel Hollow County Park (48 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints28Mount Moses (16 km)
    Treks03ADT - Iowa - K - Seg 5 (71 km)
    Beaches & coast02Lakeside Beach (90 km)
    Temples01Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Iowa (100 km)
    Waterfalls01Juniper Falls (86 km)

    Glidden: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Glidden?

    Swan Lake State Park (lake, about 13 km), Quail Avenue (heritage site, about 7 km), Bennett Access Area (nature spot, about 9 km), Farmstead Museum (museum, about 12 km), Whiterock Conservancy (nature spot, about 33 km), Andrews Access (nature spot, about 14 km).

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

    48 places on Spotwander: 8 museums, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 forts & heritage, 6 churches.

    Which is the nearest museum to Glidden?

    Farmstead Museum, about 12 km by road; Carroll County Historical Museum (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Glidden?

    Bennett Access Area, about 9 km by road; Andrews Access (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Glidden?

    Swan Lake State Park, about 13 km by road; Artesian Lake Wildlife Management Area (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Glidden?

    Start in Glidden, visit Bennett Access Area, then Whiterock Conservancy, then Swan Lake State Park, then Farmstead Museum, then Quail Avenue, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Glidden?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Glidden

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