Places to visit near

Keosauqua

Keosauqua is a town in Van Buren district, Iowa, United States of about 947 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit: 8 forts & heritage, 10 museums and 10 churches. The must-see places are Lake Sugema Wildlife Management Area, Shimek State Forest - Farmington Unit and Battle of Athens State Historic Site.

40.7303° N, 91.9624° WPop. 947

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Within 30 km11 places
Within 50 km47
Must-see15
Notable195
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Keosauqua

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:42 pm

98 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 Keosauqua
  2. Kilbourn Bridgeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Bentonsport Timbernature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Shimek State Forest - Farmington Unitnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Battle of Athens State Historic Sitenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Lake Sugema Wildlife Management Arealake · 45 min
  7. Back in Keosauqua
Today’s loopKeosauquaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Keosauqua?

Lake Sugema Wildlife Management Area (lake, about 8 km), Shimek State Forest - Farmington Unit (nature spot, about 29 km), Kilbourn Bridge (heritage site, about 10 km), Bentonsport Timber (nature spot, about 12 km), Battle of Athens State Historic Site (nature spot, about 34 km), American Gothic House (attraction, about 37 km).

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

47 places on Spotwander: 8 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 10 churches, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Keosauqua?

Kilbourn Bridge, about 10 km by road; Des Moines River Lock Number 5 (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Keosauqua?

Heritage House, about 23 km by road; Pioneer Historical Museum (27 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Keosauqua?

Start in Keosauqua, visit Kilbourn Bridge, then Bentonsport Timber, then Shimek State Forest - Farmington Unit, then Battle of Athens State Historic Site, then Lake Sugema Wildlife Management Area, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.