Scott district, Iowa, United States

Places to visit near Moline

Moline is a town in Scott district, Iowa, United States, home to about 42,681 people. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit — 57 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 20 museums and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Rock Island Arsenal (3 km), Lindsay Park (4 km) and Indian Springs Park (5 km).

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Moline at a glance

Location
Scott district, Iowa, United States
Population
about 42,681
Coordinates
41.5067° N, 90.5151° W
Places within 50 km
187 (31 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Moline

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Moline: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Moline

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Moline. The closest is Rock Island National Cemetery (2 km); the best-known is Fort Armstrong (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Moline

68 churches within 100 km of Moline. The closest is Asbury United Methodist Church (3 km); the best-known is Rock Island Arsenal (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Moline

31 museums within 100 km of Moline. The closest is John Deere Pavillion (1 km); the best-known is John Hauberg Museum of Native American Life (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Moline

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Moline. The closest is Quad City Botanical Center (5 km); the best-known is Black Hawk Forest Nature Preserve (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Moline

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Moline. The closest is Lock No. 15 (5 km); the best-known is Lost Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Moline

19 parks within 100 km of Moline. The closest is Lindsay Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Moline

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Moline
  2. 3 km Rock Island Arsenal · island, Scott
  3. 2 km Fort Armstrong · fort, Scott
  4. 2 km Indian Springs Park · park, Scott
  5. 1 km Lindsay Park · park, Scott
  6. 2 km Duck Creek Park · park, Scott
  7. 5 km Back to Moline

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    Within 15 km of Moline

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Moline by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5773Rock Island National Cemetery (2 km)
    Churches5268Asbury United Methodist Church (3 km)
    Museums2031John Deere Pavillion (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1222Quad City Botanical Center (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1222Lock No. 15 (5 km)
    Parks1619Lindsay Park (4 km)
    Beaches & coast66Ben Butterworth Parkway (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35The Oculus (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves35Campbell's Island (10 km)
    Other attractions24Scott County Freedom Rock (22 km)
    Buddhist sites12Franciscan Sisters of Christ the Divine Teacher (11 km)
    Temples11Temple Emanuel (5 km)
    Waterfalls11Duck Creek Waterfall (6 km)
    Caves11Maquoketa Caves (8 km)

    Moline: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Moline?

    Rock Island Arsenal (island, about 3 km), Lindsay Park (park, about 4 km), Indian Springs Park (park, about 5 km), Fort Armstrong (fort, about 5 km), Duck Creek Park (park, about 5 km), First Church of Christ, Scientist (church, about 6 km).

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

    187 places on Spotwander: 57 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 20 museums, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Moline?

    Rock Island National Cemetery, about 2 km by road; Deere Cross (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Moline?

    Asbury United Methodist Church, about 3 km by road; Rock Island Arsenal (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Moline?

    John Deere Pavillion, about 1 km by road; Deere-Wiman House (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Moline?

    Start in Moline, visit Rock Island Arsenal, then Fort Armstrong, then Indian Springs Park, then Lindsay Park, then Duck Creek Park, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Moline?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

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