Places to visit near

Mapleton

Mapleton is a town in Monona district, Iowa, United States of about 1,214 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit: 8 parks, 2 forts & heritage and 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lewis and Clark State Park, Blackbird Bend Wildlife Management Area and South Ravine Park.

42.1658° N, 95.7931° WPop. 1,214

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Within 30 km7 places
Within 50 km39
Must-see17
Notable243
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Mapleton

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:27 pm

118 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 Mapleton
  2. Beaver Runnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Inkpaduta Historical Markerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Smithland Town Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Lewis and Clark State Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Granger Hillhill · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Mapleton
Today’s loopMapletonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mapleton?

Beaver Run (nature spot, about 8 km), Smithland Town Museum (museum, about 17 km), Sioux City - Smithland - Stagecoach Trail (viewpoint, about 18 km), Inkpaduta Historical Marker (heritage site, about 18 km), Granger Hill (hill, about 19 km), Oak Ridge Conservation Area (nature spot, about 20 km).

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

39 places on Spotwander: 8 parks, 2 forts & heritage, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest park to Mapleton?

Monona County Arboretum, about 35 km by road; Gaukel Park (36 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Mapleton?

Inkpaduta Historical Marker, about 18 km by road; 100th Street;340th Street (33 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mapleton?

Start in Mapleton, visit Beaver Run, then Inkpaduta Historical Marker, then Smithland Town Museum, then Lewis and Clark State Park, then Granger Hill, and drive back — about 118 km by road in all.