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Mediapolis

Mediapolis is a town in Des Moines district, Iowa, United States of about 1,574 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit: 19 forts & heritage, 11 churches and 11 museums. The must-see places are Toolesboro Mounds State Preserve, Delabar State Park and Big River State Forest.

41.0081° N, 91.1640° WPop. 1,574

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Within 30 km54 places
Within 50 km85
Must-see53
Notable229
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Mediapolis

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:32 pm

111 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 Mediapolis
  2. Old Stone Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Saint Pauls Roman Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Delabar State Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Big River State Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Toolesboro Mounds State Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Mediapolis
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mediapolis?

Toolesboro Mounds State Preserve (nature spot, about 21 km), Delabar State Park (park, about 24 km), Big River State Forest (nature spot, about 26 km), Saint Pauls Roman Catholic Church (church, about 28 km), Old Stone Church (church, about 8 km), Luckenbill Woods (nature spot, about 10 km).

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

85 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 11 museums, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Mediapolis?

Florence-Council On The Iowa Site, about 15 km by road; Chief Taimah Memorial Site (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Mediapolis?

Old Stone Church, about 8 km by road; Christ Episcopal Church (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mediapolis?

Start in Mediapolis, visit Old Stone Church, then Saint Pauls Roman Catholic Church, then Delabar State Park, then Big River State Forest, then Toolesboro Mounds State Preserve, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.