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Territory capital · United States

Spillville

Spend a half‑day in Spillville to see the Bily Clocks Museum; one day is enough.

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Spillville is a tiny Iowa town centered on the Bily Clocks Museum, open May‑Oct. A short visit (half‑day to a full day) covers the museum and a quick walk through Main Street.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Oct (museum open)
avoid Nov–Apr (museum closed)
Airports
ALO · CID · RST · MSP
Nights
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Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Spillville: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Spillville911 ▾
  • Police/Fire/Ambulance911

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Spillville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$2–$4
  • Street or quick mealSandwich$5–$8
  • Budget bedCedar Falls motel room, a night, per roomUS$70
  • Mid-range bedCedar Falls motel room, a night, per roomUS$100
  • High-end bedCedar Falls motel room, a night, per roomUS$150

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$30 · Mid US$55 · High US$80

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Bily Clocks MuseumAntonín Dvořák summer exhibit
Airports
ALO Waterloo Regional Airport (Nearest commercial airport, about 90 km (56 mi) south; rental car needed for the last leg (check)) · CID Eastern Iowa Airport, Cedar Rapids (Larger airport, about 130 km (81 mi) south; about 1 h 45 min drive (check)) · RST Rochester International Airport, Minnesota (About 100 km (62 mi) north across the state line; useful from the Twin Cities side (check)) · MSP Minneapolis–St Paul International (About 3 h drive; the usual gateway for this corner of Iowa (check))

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −3°C (27°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    0°C (32°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    15°C (59°F)

  5. May

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    −1°C (30°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)), coolest Jan (−13°C (9°F) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Spillville: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−3°C (27°F)

−13°C (9°F)

7 rd

Feb

0°C (32°F)

−11°C (12°F)

6 rd

Mar

7°C (45°F)

−4°C (25°F)

8 rd

Apr

15°C (59°F)

3°C (37°F)

10 rd

May

21°C (70°F)

9°C (48°F)

11 rd

Jun

26°C (79°F)

14°C (57°F)

11 rd

Jul

28°C (82°F)

17°C (63°F)

10 rd

Aug

27°C (81°F)

16°C (61°F)

9 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Oct

16°C (61°F)

4°C (39°F)

8 rd

Nov

7°C (45°F)

−3°C (27°F)

7 rd

Dec

−1°C (30°F)

−10°C (14°F)

7 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

No public transport listed; drive or bike from nearby towns. Parking available near the museum.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Decorahgo

Door to door: ≈30 min round trip

Drive east 20 km (12 mi) via US‑52, about 20 min

Historic downtown and trout fishing.

Dubuquego

Door to door: ≈1 h 30 min

Drive south 45 km (28 mi) via US‑20, about 45 min

Riverfront and National Mississippi River Museum.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Cedar Falls

Nearest larger town with hotels, ~30 km (19 mi) east (≈30 min drive).

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$30–$50 excl. bed
Mid
$50–$80 excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Cedar Falls motel room1 × 1 night × US$70US$70
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$30US$60
Car rental (day)2 × US$45 · checkUS$90
Museum entry2 × US$5 · checkUS$10
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$23
Trip total≈ US$127 per person per day, bed includedUS$253

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$2–$4
Sandwich$5–$8
Petrol (per litre)$0.90–$1.10

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Spillville is a low‑traffic rural community; typical U.S. safety standards apply.
  • Museum closed Dec‑Mar; check opening hours for April and November weekend schedule.
  • Limited services in town; bring water and fuel if driving.

Emergency numbers

Police/Fire/Ambulance
911

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Emergency

  • Police/Fire/Ambulance911

Embassy

US consular services are in Iowa City (check address).

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Cedar Falls → Spillville (car): about $15 fuel, 30 min drive (check)

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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Spillville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Oct (museum open) · avoid Nov–Apr (museum closed) · month by month →
  2. 4 airports and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a small B&B listing in Spillville when available.
  2. Create a walking route map linking museum, Main St, and parking.

Meanwhile

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