Guthrie district, Iowa, United States

Places to visit near Panora

Panora is a town in Guthrie district, Iowa, United States, home to about 1,085 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit — 10 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 museums. The must-see places are Kuehn Conservation Area (29 km), Original Raccoon River Valley Trail (33 km) and Whiterock Conservancy (35 km).

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Panora, Iowa
Panora, Guthrie district, Iowa, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Panora at a glance

Location
Guthrie district, Iowa, United States
Population
about 1,085
Coordinates
41.6917° N, 94.3630° W
Places within 50 km
50 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Panora

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Forts & heritage near Panora

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Panora. The closest is Guthrie County Historical Village (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Panora

58 churches within 100 km of Panora. The closest is Church of Christ (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Panora

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Panora. The closest is Lake Panorama Dam (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Panora

39 museums within 100 km of Panora. The closest is Dexter City Museum (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Panora

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Panora. The closest is Bays Branch State Wildlife Area (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Panora

29 parks within 100 km of Panora. The closest is Squirrel Hollow County Park (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Panora

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Panora
  2. 5 km Bays Branch Lake Dam · dam, Guthrie
  3. 2 km Bays Branch State Wildlife Area · nature spot, Guthrie
  4. 9 km Horseshoe Cove Dam · dam, Guthrie
  5. 3 km Lake Panorama Dam · dam, Guthrie
  6. 2 km Guthrie County Historical Village · heritage site, Guthrie
  7. 1 km Back to Panora

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How to reach Panora

    All places near Panora by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Panora by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1063Guthrie County Historical Village (1 km)
    Churches1258Church of Christ (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1140Lake Panorama Dam (2 km)
    Museums539Dexter City Museum (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens930Bays Branch State Wildlife Area (7 km)
    Parks129Squirrel Hollow County Park (37 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints07Winterset Freedom Rock (62 km)
    Treks25ADT - Iowa - K - Seg 5 (8 km)
    Other attractions04KDPS-FM (Des Moines) (76 km)
    Temples02Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Iowa (59 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascades at Jordan Creek (63 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Center of Des Moines (69 km)
    Buddhist sites01Saint Theresa's Convent (70 km)

    Panora: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Panora?

    Guthrie County Historical Village (heritage site, about 1 km), Lake Panorama Dam (dam, about 2 km), Bays Branch Lake Dam (dam, about 5 km), Horseshoe Cove Dam (dam, about 5 km), Bays Branch State Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 7 km), ADT - Iowa - K - Seg 5 (trek, about 8 km).

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

    50 places on Spotwander: 10 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Panora?

    Guthrie County Historical Village, about 1 km by road; Dexfield Park - Bonnie and Clyde Shootout (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Panora?

    Church of Christ, about 36 km by road; Faith Lutheran Church (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Panora?

    Lake Panorama Dam, about 2 km by road; Bays Branch Lake Dam (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Panora?

    Start in Panora, visit Bays Branch Lake Dam, then Bays Branch State Wildlife Area, then Horseshoe Cove Dam, then Lake Panorama Dam, then Guthrie County Historical Village, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Panora?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Panora

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Panora’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Panora on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.