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Marshalltown

Marshalltown is a town in Marshall district, Iowa, United States of about 27,620 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit: 23 forts & heritage, 8 churches and 4 parks. The must-see places are Glick-Sower Historical House, Conants Park and Grinnell Historical Museum.

42.0494° N, 92.9080° WPop. 27,620

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Within 30 km19 places
Within 50 km73
Must-see48
Notable215
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Marshalltown

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:29 pm

99 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 Marshalltown
  2. First Friends Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Burns Community Centerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Timmons Grove County Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Conants Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Three Bridges Roadheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Marshalltown
Today’s loopMarshalltownStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Marshalltown?

Glick-Sower Historical House (heritage site, about 1 km), Weatherbee School Museum (museum, about 1 km), Marshall County Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km), Fisher Community Center Art Gallery (museum, about 2 km), First Friends Church (church, about 5 km), Burns Community Center (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

73 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 4 parks, 13 museums, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Marshalltown?

Glick-Sower Historical House, about 1 km by road; Burns Community Center (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Marshalltown?

First Friends Church, about 5 km by road; First Presbyterian Church (34 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Marshalltown?

Start in Marshalltown, visit First Friends Church, then Burns Community Center, then Timmons Grove County Park, then Conants Park, then Three Bridges Road, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.