Places to visit near

Anna

Anna is a town in Union district, Illinois, United States of about 4,321 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit: 20 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Trail of Tears State Forest, Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area and Bald Knob Cross of Peace.

37.4603° N, 89.2470° WPop. 4,321

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Within 30 km41 places
Within 50 km115
Must-see63
Notable190
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Anna

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:45 pm

90 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Anna
  2. Union County State Fish and Wildlife Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Trail of Tears State Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Clear Springs Wildernessnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Bald Knob Cross of Peaceheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Giant City State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Anna
Today’s loopAnnaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Anna?

Trail of Tears State Forest (nature spot, about 13 km), Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 15 km), Bald Knob Cross of Peace (heritage site, about 17 km), Bald Knob Wilderness (nature spot, about 19 km), Giant City State Park (nature spot, about 21 km), Clear Springs Wilderness (nature spot, about 25 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Anna?

115 places on Spotwander: 20 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Anna?

Bald Knob Cross of Peace, about 17 km by road; Ware Mounds and Village Site (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Anna?

Big Rock, about 16 km by road; Bald Knob (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Anna?

Start in Anna, visit Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Trail of Tears State Forest, then Clear Springs Wilderness, then Bald Knob Cross of Peace, then Giant City State Park, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.