Clinton district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Aviston

Aviston is a town in Clinton district, Illinois, United States, home to about 2,084 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 31 forts & heritage, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches and 23 museums. The must-see places are Lebanon Temple Church (21 km), Eldon Hazlet State Park (31 km) and South Shore State Park (33 km).

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Aviston, Illinois
Aviston, Clinton district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Aviston at a glance

Location
Clinton district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 2,084
Coordinates
38.6067° N, 89.6076° W
Places within 50 km
108 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Aviston

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Forts & heritage near Aviston

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aviston. The closest is Clinton County Historical Home Built 1870 (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Aviston

42 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Aviston. The closest is Weiss Lake Dam (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Aviston

37 churches within 100 km of Aviston. The closest is Lebanon Temple Church (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Aviston

27 museums within 100 km of Aviston. The closest is Erwin H. Weder Museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Aviston

27 parks within 100 km of Aviston. The closest is Woodland Park (41 km); the best-known is SIUE Gardens (50 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aviston

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aviston. The closest is Eldon Hazlet State Park (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Aviston

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 106 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aviston
  2. 1 km Clinton County Historical Home Built 1870 · heritage site, Clinton
  3. 1 km Dedicated by Girl Scout Troops 837, 839, 449, 459, 433 · heritage site, Clinton
  4. 30 km Eldon Hazlet State Park · nature spot, Clinton
  5. 24 km Cholera Cross · heritage site, Clinton
  6. 29 km Lebanon Temple Church · church, Saint Clair
  7. 21 km Back to Aviston

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aviston by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3146Clinton County Historical Home Built 1870 (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2142Weiss Lake Dam (15 km)
    Churches1537Lebanon Temple Church (21 km)
    Museums2327Erwin H. Weder Museum (20 km)
    Parks327Woodland Park (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens326Eldon Hazlet State Park (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints913Berger Hill (16 km)
    Other attractions17World's Largest Catsup Bottle (41 km)
    Beaches & coast24Coles Creek Beach (38 km)
    Temples02Temple Solomon (53 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Our Lady of the Snows Shrine (53 km)
    Caves01Cliff Cave Park (78 km)

    Aviston: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aviston?

    Clinton County Historical Home Built 1870 (heritage site, about 1 km), Lebanon Temple Church (church, about 21 km), Dedicated by Girl Scout Troops 837, 839, 449, 459, 433 (heritage site, about 1 km), Cholera Cross (heritage site, about 8 km), Eldon Hazlet State Park (nature spot, about 31 km), Veteran's Memorial (monument, about 11 km).

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

    108 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches, 23 museums, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aviston?

    Clinton County Historical Home Built 1870, about 1 km by road; Dedicated by Girl Scout Troops 837, 839, 449, 459, 433 (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Aviston?

    Weiss Lake Dam, about 15 km by road; Greenville Old City Lake (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Aviston?

    Lebanon Temple Church, about 21 km by road; Bothwell Chapel (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aviston?

    Start in Aviston, visit Clinton County Historical Home Built 1870, then Dedicated by Girl Scout Troops 837, 839, 449, 459, 433, then Eldon Hazlet State Park, then Cholera Cross, then Lebanon Temple Church, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aviston?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Aviston

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