Stanley Museum of ArtFuture Birthplace of Captain James T. KirkHickory Hill ParkEdgewater ParkBelgum GroveHerbert Hoover National Historic Site
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Riverside

Riverside is a town in Washington district, Iowa, United States of about 1,045 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit: 22 churches, 31 forts & heritage and 11 museums. The must-see places are Stanley Museum of Art, Old Capitol and Museum of Natural History.

41.4797° N, 91.5813° WPop. 1,045

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Within 30 km58 places
Within 50 km100
Must-see32
Notable226
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Stanley Museum of Art, museum near Riverside
Must-see

Stanley Museum of Art

Museum · 25 km · Johnson

Old Capitol, museum near Riverside
Must-see

Old Capitol

Museum · 26 km · Johnson

Museum of Natural History, museum near Riverside
Must-see

Museum of Natural History

Museum · 26 km · Johnson

Places near Riverside by type

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One day from Riverside

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:45 pm

90 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 Riverside
  2. Belgum Grovenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Welsh Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Stanley Museum of Artmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Herbert Hoover National Historic Siteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Lone Tree Historical Societymuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Riverside
Today’s loopRiversideStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Riverside?

Future Birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk (heritage site, about 1 km), Voyage Home Riverside History Center (museum, about 1 km), Stanley Museum of Art (museum, about 25 km), Old Capitol (museum, about 26 km), Museum of Natural History (museum, about 26 km), Old Brick Episcopal Church (church, about 26 km).

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

100 places on Spotwander: 22 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 11 museums, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Riverside?

Welsh Church, about 19 km by road; Faith United Church of Christ (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Riverside?

Future Birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk, about 1 km by road; Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Passenger Station (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Riverside?

Start in Riverside, visit Belgum Grove, then Welsh Church, then Stanley Museum of Art, then Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, then Lone Tree Historical Society, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.