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Perry

Perry is a town in Dallas district, Iowa, United States of about 8,089 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit: 33 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 14 parks. The must-see places are Original Raccoon River Valley Trail, Brenton Arboretum and High Trestle Trail.

41.8386° N, 94.1072° WPop. 8,089

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Within 30 km23 places
Within 50 km127
Must-see51
Notable226
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Perry

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:36 pm

94 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 Perry
  2. Fairview Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Iowatemple · 45 min
  4. High Trestle Trailtrek · 3 hrs
  5. Brenton Arboretumnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Original Raccoon River Valley Trailtrek · 3 hrs
  7. Back in Perry
Today’s loopPerryStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Perry?

Original Raccoon River Valley Trail (trek, about 6 km), Municipal Band Shell (heritage site, about 1 km), Forest Park Museum and Arboretum (museum, about 3 km), Brenton Arboretum (nature spot, about 27 km), High Trestle Trail (trek, about 28 km), Fairview Church (church, about 8 km).

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

127 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 14 parks, 16 museums, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Perry?

Municipal Band Shell, about 1 km by road; B Avenue (29 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Perry?

Fairview Church, about 8 km by road; First United Methodist Church (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Perry?

Start in Perry, visit Fairview Church, then Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Iowa, then High Trestle Trail, then Brenton Arboretum, then Original Raccoon River Valley Trail, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.