Leave Melrose for International Video Game Hall of Fame, 34 mi away
Our list finds nothing inside Melrose, but 5 places within 40 miles. They include 4 museums and a garden. Further afield lies Casey's Center, at 52 mi.
Iowa State Capitol
State capitol building of the U.S. state of Iowa.
The towns around it, and where to stay →
On the map
Furthest out is National Balloon Museum, at 38 mi.
Orange: Melrose. Numbers: the best-known places, matching the list below. © OpenStreetMap contributors
Best known first
15 places make the list, every one within 60 miles.
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6Drake Stadium
Outdoor multiuse sports field at Drake University used from 1925 to present.
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8National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum
Auto racing museum in Knoxville, Iowa.
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12Ranked by how many people look them up, so the famous places lead and the local favorites follow.
Photo credits
Casey's Center: Iowahwyman at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Iowa State Capitol: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Des Moines Art Center: Nhandler at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Blank Park Zoo: Lawrence Lansing, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Drake Stadium: U.S. Navy photo by James Woods, Public domain · Pappajohn Sculpture Park: Dsmspence, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Living History Farms: Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Des Moines Botanical Center: Iowahwyman (Talk / contribs), CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Balloon Museum: GrandpaDave, Public domain
