Douglas district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Arthur

Arthur is a town in Douglas district, Illinois, United States, home to about 2,288 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 8 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 2 parks and 9 museums. The must-see places are Lake Shelbyville (36 km), Sea History Museum (38 km) and Fort Daniel Conservation Area (39 km).

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Arthur, Illinois
Arthur, Douglas district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arthur at a glance

Location
Douglas district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 2,288
Coordinates
39.7148° N, 88.4723° W
Places within 50 km
62 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Arthur

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arthur: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Arthur

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arthur. The closest is Civil War Monument (30 km); the best-known is Fort Daniel Conservation Area (39 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Arthur

45 churches within 100 km of Arthur. The closest is Arthu Mennonite Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Arthur

42 parks within 100 km of Arthur. The closest is Faries Park (48 km); the best-known is Scovill Park (49 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Arthur

32 museums within 100 km of Arthur. The closest is Harris Agriculture Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arthur

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arthur. The closest is Daily Pond Dam (22 km); the best-known is Lake Shelbyville (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arthur

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arthur. The closest is Aikman Wildlife Adventure (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Arthur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 155 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arthur
  2. 1 km Arthu Mennonite Church · church, Douglas
  3. 13 km Harris Agriculture Museum · museum, Piatt
  4. 26 km Sea History Museum · museum, Champaign
  5. 41 km Aikman Wildlife Adventure · nature spot, Douglas
  6. 38 km Lake Shelbyville · lake, Shelby
  7. 36 km Back to Arthur

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How to reach Arthur

    All places near Arthur by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arthur by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage871Civil War Monument (30 km)
    Churches2245Arthu Mennonite Church (1 km)
    Parks242Faries Park (48 km)
    Museums932Harris Agriculture Museum (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs932Daily Pond Dam (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens619Aikman Wildlife Adventure (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints38Blue Mound (44 km)
    Other attractions17Two Story Outhouse (36 km)
    Beaches & coast22Coon Creek Beach (49 km)

    Arthur: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arthur?

    Arthu Mennonite Church (church, about 1 km), Aikman Wildlife Adventure (nature spot, about 11 km), Harris Agriculture Museum (museum, about 13 km), Lake Shelbyville (lake, about 36 km), Sea History Museum (museum, about 38 km), Fort Daniel Conservation Area (fort, about 39 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 8 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 2 parks, 9 museums, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arthur?

    Civil War Monument, about 30 km by road; Time Theatre (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Arthur?

    Arthu Mennonite Church, about 1 km by road; Mount Zion Church (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Arthur?

    Faries Park, about 48 km by road; Scovill Park (49 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arthur?

    Start in Arthur, visit Arthu Mennonite Church, then Harris Agriculture Museum, then Sea History Museum, then Aikman Wildlife Adventure, then Lake Shelbyville, and drive back — about 155 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arthur?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Arthur

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Arthur’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Arthur on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.