Clinton district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Beckemeyer

Beckemeyer is a town in Clinton district, Illinois, United States, home to about 1,016 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 forts & heritage, 15 churches and 12 museums. The must-see places are Eldon Hazlet State Park (14 km), South Shore State Park (14 km) and Carlyle Reservoir (21 km).

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

Beckemeyer at a glance

Location
Clinton district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 1,016
Coordinates
38.6056° N, 89.4359° W
Places within 50 km
74 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Beckemeyer

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Beckemeyer: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Beckemeyer

50 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Beckemeyer. The closest is Greenville Old City Lake (2 km); the best-known is Carlyle Reservoir (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Beckemeyer

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Beckemeyer. The closest is Cholera Cross (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Beckemeyer

35 churches within 100 km of Beckemeyer. The closest is Olive Branch Lutheran Church (23 km); the best-known is Lebanon Temple Church (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Beckemeyer

32 museums within 100 km of Beckemeyer. The closest is Poos Museum (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Beckemeyer

25 parks within 100 km of Beckemeyer. The closest is Wamac City Park (35 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Beckemeyer

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Beckemeyer. The closest is Eldon Hazlet State Park (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Beckemeyer

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Beckemeyer
  2. 2 km Greenville Old City Lake · lake, Clinton
  3. 6 km Lake Joy · lake, Clinton
  4. 12 km South Shore State Park · nature spot, Clinton
  5. 11 km Carlyle Reservoir · reservoir, Clinton
  6. 8 km Eldon Hazlet State Park · nature spot, Clinton
  7. 14 km Back to Beckemeyer

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How to reach Beckemeyer

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Beckemeyer by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1850Greenville Old City Lake (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1843Cholera Cross (11 km)
    Churches1535Olive Branch Lutheran Church (23 km)
    Museums1232Poos Museum (27 km)
    Parks125Wamac City Park (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens221Eldon Hazlet State Park (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints510Corcoran Hill (10 km)
    Other attractions07World's Largest Catsup Bottle (60 km)
    Beaches & coast23Coles Creek Beach (20 km)
    Temples11Temple Solomon (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Our Lady of the Snows Shrine (71 km)
    Caves01Cliff Cave Park (96 km)

    Beckemeyer: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Beckemeyer?

    Eldon Hazlet State Park (nature spot, about 14 km), South Shore State Park (nature spot, about 14 km), Carlyle Reservoir (reservoir, about 21 km), Greenville Old City Lake (lake, about 2 km), Lake Joy (lake, about 6 km), Corcoran Hill (hill, about 10 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 12 museums, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest lake to Beckemeyer?

    Greenville Old City Lake, about 2 km by road; Lake Joy (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Beckemeyer?

    Cholera Cross, about 11 km by road; Veteran's Memorial (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Beckemeyer?

    Olive Branch Lutheran Church, about 23 km by road; Lutheran Church of the Redeemer (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Beckemeyer?

    Start in Beckemeyer, visit Greenville Old City Lake, then Lake Joy, then South Shore State Park, then Carlyle Reservoir, then Eldon Hazlet State Park, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Beckemeyer?

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

    Towns near Beckemeyer

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