Iowa, United States

Places to visit near Traer

Traer is a town in Iowa, United States, home to about 1,655 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit — 19 churches, 21 museums, 9 forts & heritage and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Conants Park (20 km), The Salvation Army of Waterloo & Cedar Falls (36 km) and Matugani (38 km).

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Traer, Iowa
Traer, Iowa, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Traer at a glance

Location
Iowa, United States
Population
about 1,655
Coordinates
42.1936° N, 92.4655° W
Places within 50 km
90 (9 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 Traer

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Traer: 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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Churches near Traer

63 churches within 100 km of Traer. The closest is Clutier Community Church (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Traer

52 museums within 100 km of Traer. The closest is Matchstick Marvels Museum (26 km); the best-known is Grout Museum of History and Science (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Traer

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Traer. The closest is Lincoln Highway Bridge (33 km); the best-known is Glick-Sower Historical House (50 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Traer

38 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Traer. The closest is Black Hawk Creek Wildlife Area (30 km); the best-known is Hartman Reserve Nature Center (46 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Traer

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Traer. The closest is Hickory Hills Recreation Dam (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Traer

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Traer. The closest is KHKE-FM (Cedar Falls) (32 km); the best-known is The Salvation Army of Waterloo & Cedar Falls (36 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Traer

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 140 km on the road.

  1. Start in Traer
  2. 20 km Conants Park · park, Tama
  3. 30 km Clutier Community Church · church, Tama
  4. 28 km Hickory Hills Recreation Dam · hill, Tama
  5. 24 km Lost Island Theme Park · island, Black Hawk
  6. 2 km The Salvation Army of Waterloo & Cedar Falls · waterfall, Black Hawk
  7. 36 km Back to Traer

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How to reach Traer

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Traer by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1963Clutier Community Church (17 km)
    Museums2152Matchstick Marvels Museum (26 km)
    Forts & heritage945Lincoln Highway Bridge (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens738Black Hawk Creek Wildlife Area (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs931Hickory Hills Recreation Dam (19 km)
    Waterfalls99KHKE-FM (Cedar Falls) (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints79Viking Hill (40 km)
    Parks37Conants Park (20 km)
    Other attractions23Matugani (38 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Robinson Crusoe Island (45 km)
    Treks22ADT - Iowa - K - Seg 3 (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mother Mosque of America (86 km)
    Caves01Wildcat Cave Wildlife Management Area (69 km)
    Beaches & coast01Rock Creek Beach (74 km)
    Temples01Frightmare Forest (79 km)

    Traer: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Traer?

    Conants Park (park, about 20 km), The Salvation Army of Waterloo & Cedar Falls (waterfall, about 36 km), Clutier Community Church (church, about 17 km), Matugani (attraction, about 38 km), Lost Island Theme Park (island, about 38 km), Hickory Hills Recreation Dam (hill, about 19 km).

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

    90 places on Spotwander: 19 churches, 21 museums, 9 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Traer?

    Clutier Community Church, about 17 km by road; First Presbyterian Church (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Traer?

    Matchstick Marvels Museum, about 26 km by road; Tama County Historical Museum (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Traer?

    Lincoln Highway Bridge, about 33 km by road; Gilbertville Trail Depot (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Traer?

    Start in Traer, visit Conants Park, then Clutier Community Church, then Hickory Hills Recreation Dam, then Lost Island Theme Park, then The Salvation Army of Waterloo & Cedar Falls, and drive back — about 140 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Traer?

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

    Towns near Traer

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