Scott district, Iowa, United States

Places to visit near Walcott

Walcott is a town in Scott district, Iowa, United States, home to about 1,636 people. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit — 59 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 19 museums and 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Cameron Woods State Preserve (10 km), Emeis Park (15 km) and Sunderbruch Park (17 km).

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Walcott, Iowa
Walcott, Scott district, Iowa, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Walcott at a glance

Location
Scott district, Iowa, United States
Population
about 1,636
Coordinates
41.5847° N, 90.7721° W
Places within 50 km
196 (32 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 Walcott

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Forts & heritage near Walcott

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Walcott. The closest is Marycrest College Historic District (20 km); the best-known is Fort Armstrong (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Walcott

61 churches within 100 km of Walcott. The closest is Blue Grass Presbyterian Church (10 km); the best-known is Pine Mills German Methodist Episcopal Church (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Walcott

27 museums within 100 km of Walcott. The closest is Lowa 80 Trucking Museum (5 km); the best-known is Putnam Museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Walcott

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Walcott. The closest is West Lake Park (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Walcott

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Walcott. The closest is Cameron Woods State Preserve (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Walcott

21 parks within 100 km of Walcott. The closest is Emeis Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Walcott

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Walcott
  2. 10 km Cameron Woods State Preserve · nature spot, Scott
  3. 18 km Emeis Park · park, Scott
  4. 3 km Old Schuetzen Park · park, Scott
  5. 2 km Sunderbruch Park · park, Scott
  6. 25 km Pine Mills German Methodist Episcopal Church · church, Muscatine
  7. 18 km Back to Walcott

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Walcott by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5978Marycrest College Historic District (20 km)
    Churches5261Blue Grass Presbyterian Church (10 km)
    Museums1927Lowa 80 Trucking Museum (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1525West Lake Park (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1422Cameron Woods State Preserve (10 km)
    Parks1521Emeis Park (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves58Credit Island (20 km)
    Beaches & coast67West Lake Park Beach (13 km)
    Other attractions24Scott County Freedom Rock (45 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Army Ridge Bluffs (25 km)
    Buddhist sites11Franciscan Sisters of Christ the Divine Teacher (19 km)
    Caves11Maquoketa Caves (23 km)
    Temples11Temple Emanuel (24 km)
    Waterfalls11Duck Creek Waterfall (32 km)
    Treks11ADT - Iowa - K - Seg 1 (39 km)

    Walcott: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Walcott?

    Cameron Woods State Preserve (nature spot, about 10 km), Emeis Park (park, about 15 km), Sunderbruch Park (park, about 17 km), Old Schuetzen Park (park, about 18 km), Pine Mills German Methodist Episcopal Church (church, about 18 km), First Bible Missionary Church (church, about 19 km).

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

    196 places on Spotwander: 59 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 19 museums, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Walcott?

    Marycrest College Historic District, about 20 km by road; Riverview Terrace Historic District (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Walcott?

    Blue Grass Presbyterian Church, about 10 km by road; Grace Fellowship Church of Davenport (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Walcott?

    Lowa 80 Trucking Museum, about 5 km by road; Pine Creek Gristmill (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Walcott?

    Start in Walcott, visit Cameron Woods State Preserve, then Emeis Park, then Old Schuetzen Park, then Sunderbruch Park, then Pine Mills German Methodist Episcopal Church, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Walcott?

    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 Walcott

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