Indianola, IowaBuxton ParkLake Ahquabi State ParkBlank Park ZooIndianola Community ChurchBerry Woods FeeCity Water Pump
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Indianola

Indianola is a town in Warren district, Iowa, United States of about 15,467 people. Within 50 km by road there are 260 places to visit: 141 forts & heritage, 33 churches and 29 parks. The must-see places are Buxton Park, National Balloon Museum and Lake Ahquabi State Park.

41.3580° N, 93.5574° WPop. 15,467

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Within 30 km64 places
Within 50 km260
Must-see52
Notable228
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Buxton Park

Park · 1 km

National Balloon Museum, museum near Indianola
Must-see

National Balloon Museum

Museum · 3 km

Lake Ahquabi State Park, lake near Indianola
Must-see

Lake Ahquabi State Park

Lake · 10 km

Places near Indianola by type

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One day from Indianola

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:59 pm

89 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 Indianola
  2. Lake Ahquabi State Parklake · 45 min
  3. City Water Pumpheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Saint Anthony's Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Blank Park Zoonature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Berry Woods Feenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Indianola
Today’s loopIndianolaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Indianola?

Buxton Park (park, about 1 km), National Balloon Museum (museum, about 3 km), Lake Ahquabi State Park (lake, about 10 km), First Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Painted Pony (museum, about 1 km), First United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km).

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

260 places on Spotwander: 141 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 29 parks, 21 museums, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Indianola?

City Water Pump, about 9 km by road; IA 349 (former) (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Indianola?

First Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; First United Methodist Church (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Indianola?

Start in Indianola, visit Lake Ahquabi State Park, then City Water Pump, then Saint Anthony's Church, then Blank Park Zoo, then Berry Woods Fee, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.