The Top 5 Attractions around Ely
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Ely. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Ely is a region where 5
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 19, 2025
Ely is a historic town in the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Settled in 1872, it was an important stop along the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway. There are still …
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Lake Macbride State Park is Iowa's largest state park at 2,180 acres. It is a popular location for boating, swimming and bird watching. The park also has campsites, picnic areas …
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Prairie Park is known mostly as a spot for fishing, ice fishing, and water recreation. The park has a large pond known as Prairie Park Fishery and runs parallel to …
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Indian Creek Nature Center is a beautiful green space with several miles of trails, a nature playscape, and some bird watching areas. The trails have a mix of easy, flat dirts roads and some trails geared more towards mountain bikes.
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Cedar Lake Loop is a paved 1.6-mile paved trail that encircles Cedar Lake in Prairie Park. This path connects to the Sac and Fox trail.
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