Places to stay in Rock Rapids, Iowa
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Rock Rapids is a city in Lyon County in the northwestern part of the U. S. state of Iowa, an area known for its strong Dutch heritage and conservative politics. It is the county seat of Lyon County and home to Central Lyon Schools. One of the highlights of Rock Rapids is Island Park, so named because part of the park is completely surrounded by the Rock River. Island Park features a Rock Island railroad trestle that has been resurfaced as part of a new recreation trail and a museum in the nearby retired depot. There are two small dams in the park, and one can drive across the river via a small bridge.
- Lester - 8 km
- Alvord - 9 km
- George - 10 km
- Doon - 10 km
- Larchwood - 13 km
- Little Rock - 14 km
- Inwood - 15 km
- Hull - 16 km
- Rock Valley* - 17 km
Towns are shown withing 20km radius of Rock Rapids, Iowa. Distances are not representive of traveling amounts. Towns marked * indicated accommodations listed.

