Αξιοθέατα και μέρη για επίσκεψη Perry - Top 7

The Freedom Rocks are a fun, patriotic tourist attraction throughout the state of Iowa that began in 1999. In all 99 counties, you’ll find a large rock painted with portraits of soldiers and local history. The Artist, Bubba Sorensen, describes the project as “a unique 99-piece mural”. This particular rock is for Dallas County. You can learn more (and access the tour guide) here: thefreedomrock.com/iowa-fr-tour

Part of the Raccoon River Valley, and alongside some of the RRVT multi-use paved trail, this 41-mile trail passes through several counties and provides a way to kayak or canoe through new sights. The full river (middle and south) is 160 miles, according to NRP, and non-meandered, meaning the land around the river is private land owned by citizens, not the state of Iowa. This portion of the water trail is labeled Class III but the other two sections are Class II. Fishing is allowed!

Small campground right off RRVT. $10/night for primitive and $15 for electric. I clocked three water stations, a playground, a shelter, two cabins, a modern shower house and restrooms. There’s a yellow thing by the visitors area, that’s where you self-register. Signs everywhere, very self-explanatory. So quiet and friendly. Abundant wildlife.

Perry’s trailhead is cute, welcoming, and functional from its one-legged candycane arch to the massive car lot (48-hour parking! Woo!). Porta potty’s, upgraded water fountains, colored lawn chairs, food trucks, and a bike maintenance stand/tools are available. The trail itself splinters off in several directions. One part toward Jefferson/Dawson/Jamaica/Redfield, another toward Woodward/Ankeny, and a third section toward Dallas center/adel/waukee. The trail winds through town in a very intentional sort of way, hitting several parks, restaurants, the hospital, and showing off some of Perry’s more interesting qualities.

The Bouton Trailhead is part of the High Trestle Trail (HTT) that links to several multi-use pathways throughout central Iowa. This small town comes through with a large parking lot, slew of picnic tables, and some trash bins. It’s right next to the post office and bar. No water fountains, unfortunately, but they do have a bike repair stand!

The Perry Trail Head is a great place for a break when riding the Raccoon River Valley Trail. There are restrooms in the converted depot right off the trail. In the town of Perry, there are many options for food if you need to stock up on supplies before continuing on the trail.