Independence, IowaLost Island Theme ParkFirst Presbyterian ChurchHeatland Acres Exhibition CenterVan Laningham County Wildlife AreaCedar Rock, Lowel and Agnes Walter ResidenceLittleton Dam
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Independence

Independence is a town in Buchanan district, Iowa, United States of about 6,028 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit: 14 churches, 17 museums and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lost Island Theme Park, Matugani and The Salvation Army of Waterloo & Cedar Falls.

42.4686° N, 91.8893° WPop. 6,028

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Within 30 km21 places
Within 50 km80
Must-see29
Notable235
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Lost Island Theme Park

Island · 43 km · Black Hawk

Matugani, attraction near Independence
Must-see

Matugani

Attraction · 43 km · Black Hawk

The Salvation Army of Waterloo & Cedar Falls, waterfall near Independence
Must-see

The Salvation Army of Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Waterfall · 45 km · Black Hawk

Places near Independence by type

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One day from Independence

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:23 pm

85 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Independence
  2. Heatland Acres Exhibition Centermuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Littleton Damdam · 45 min
  4. Fontana Milldamlake · 45 min
  5. Van Laningham County Wildlife Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Cedar Rock, Lowel and Agnes Walter Residenceheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Independence
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Independence?

First Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Cornerstone Foursquare Church (church, about 3 km), Heatland Acres Exhibition Center (museum, about 4 km), Van Laningham County Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 14 km), Cedar Rock, Lowel and Agnes Walter Residence (heritage site, about 15 km), Littleton Dam (dam, about 17 km).

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

80 places on Spotwander: 14 churches, 17 museums, 10 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Independence?

First Presbyterian Church, about 1 km by road; Cornerstone Foursquare Church (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Independence?

Heatland Acres Exhibition Center, about 4 km by road; Oelwein Area Historical Society Museum (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Independence?

Start in Independence, visit Heatland Acres Exhibition Center, then Littleton Dam, then Fontana Milldam, then Van Laningham County Wildlife Area, then Cedar Rock, Lowel and Agnes Walter Residence, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.