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Places near Anna by type
All 253 places by distance →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.
- Leave Anna
- Union County State Fish and Wildlife Areanature spot · 2 hrs
- Trail of Tears State Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
- Clear Springs Wildernessnature spot · 2 hrs
- Bald Knob Cross of Peaceheritage site · 1.5 hrs
- Giant City State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
- Back in Anna
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.




















