Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Beardstown

Beardstown is a town in Illinois, United States, home to about 5,738 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit — 5 forts & heritage, 0 parks, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 museums. The must-see places are Sanganois State Fish and Wildlife Area (16 km), Meredosia Island (23 km) and Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area (34 km).

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Beardstown, Illinois
Beardstown, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Beardstown at a glance

Location
Illinois, United States
Population
about 5,738
Coordinates
40.0175° N, 90.4243° W
Places within 50 km
32 (5 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 parks and museums

Top places to visit near Beardstown

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Beardstown: 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 Beardstown

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Beardstown. The closest is La Grange Dam (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Beardstown

40 parks within 100 km of Beardstown. The closest is Starhill Forest Arboretum (67 km); the best-known is Illinois State Fairgrounds (87 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Beardstown

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Beardstown. The closest is Earthen Dam (16 km); the best-known is Meredosia Island (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Beardstown

26 museums within 100 km of Beardstown. The closest is Schuyler Jail Museum & Gnlgcl (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Beardstown

23 churches within 100 km of Beardstown. The closest is Oakford United Methodist Church (50 km); the best-known is Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Chapel and Cemetery (65 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Beardstown

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Beardstown. The closest is Sanganois State Fish and Wildlife Area (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Beardstown

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 141 km on the road.

  1. Start in Beardstown
  2. 16 km Earthen Dam · dam, Cass
  3. 8 km Meredosia Island · island, Cass
  4. 51 km Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area · nature spot, Cass
  5. 30 km Anderson Lake State Conservation Area · lake, Fulton
  6. 20 km Sanganois State Fish and Wildlife Area · nature spot, Cass
  7. 16 km Back to Beardstown

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Beardstown by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage580La Grange Dam (16 km)
    Parks040Starhill Forest Arboretum (67 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1639Earthen Dam (16 km)
    Museums226Schuyler Jail Museum & Gnlgcl (20 km)
    Churches123Oakford United Methodist Church (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens422Sanganois State Fish and Wildlife Area (16 km)
    Other attractions018Rees Memorial Carillon (85 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints48Cox Creek Hill (35 km)
    Beaches & coast03#1 R-Bunker2 (66 km)
    Caves02Twin Culvert Cave Nature Preserve (83 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Big Blue Island (54 km)

    Beardstown: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Beardstown?

    Sanganois State Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 16 km), Meredosia Island (island, about 23 km), Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 34 km), Anderson Lake State Conservation Area (lake, about 36 km), Earthen Dam (dam, about 16 km), Regulating Wier (lake, about 16 km).

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

    32 places on Spotwander: 5 forts & heritage, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 museums, 1 church, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Beardstown?

    La Grange Dam, about 16 km by road; Control Station (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Beardstown?

    Starhill Forest Arboretum, about 67 km by road; American Legion Park (75 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Beardstown?

    Earthen Dam, about 16 km by road; Regulating Wier (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Beardstown?

    Start in Beardstown, visit Earthen Dam, then Meredosia Island, then Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Anderson Lake State Conservation Area, then Sanganois State Fish and Wildlife Area, and drive back — about 141 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Beardstown?

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

    Towns near Beardstown

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