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Things to see in Grinnell (United States): 7 places and when to go
Grinnell is a town in United States, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Stargazing (1), With kids (1). The best known are Charles H. Spencer House, Merchants' National Bank and Spaulding Manufacturing Company. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 41.7502, -92.7285
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Stargazing (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 401 km as the crow flies
What to see in Grinnell
The places in and around Grinnell, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Charles H. Spencer HouseChurch building in Iowa, United States of America421 m
- Merchants' National BankBank in Grinnell, United States of America824 m
- Spaulding Manufacturing CompanyHistory831 m
- Grinnell Historic Commercial DistrictHistoric district in Iowa, United States774 m
- Union DepotFormer train station in Grinnell, Iowa1.1 km
- Gale ObservatoryObservatory938 m
- Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic CenterWith kids759 m
When to go to Grinnell
The best time to visit Grinnell is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:17
- FebPossible10:23
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:21
- JunBest time15:01
- JulBest time14:45
- AugBest time13:41
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:36
- DecPossible8:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. In March, 6 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Grinnell
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 401 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Des Moines, Iowa30 places77 km
- Ames, Iowa9 places81 km
- Polk City6 places82 km
- Ottumwa, Iowa7 places86 km
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa9 places92 km
- Iowa City, Iowa11 places100 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Grinnell?
The best known: Charles H. Spencer House, Merchants' National Bank, Spaulding Manufacturing Company, Grinnell Historic Commercial District, Union Depot. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Grinnell?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59.
How do you get to Grinnell?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 401 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Grinnell as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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