Piatt district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Bement

Bement is a town in Piatt district, Illinois, United States, home to about 1,683 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 53 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 34 parks and 22 museums. The must-see places are Robert Allerton Park (13 km), Shady Rest Park (24 km) and Sea History Museum (25 km).

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Bement, Illinois
Bement, Piatt district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bement at a glance

Location
Piatt district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 1,683
Coordinates
39.9220° N, 88.5720° W
Places within 50 km
160 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Bement

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

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bement. The closest is Monticello Train Station (15 km); the best-known is Fort Daniel Conservation Area (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bement

48 churches within 100 km of Bement. The closest is First Presbyterian Church (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Bement

45 parks within 100 km of Bement. The closest is Shady Rest Park (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Bement

31 museums within 100 km of Bement. The closest is Robert Allerton Estate (14 km); the best-known is Sea History Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bement

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bement. The closest is Four H Memorial Lake Dam (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bement

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bement. The closest is Robert Allerton Park (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bement

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 140 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bement
  2. 25 km Sea History Museum · museum, Champaign
  3. 27 km Shady Rest Park · park, Piatt
  4. 17 km Robert Allerton Estate · museum, Piatt
  5. 2 km Robert Allerton Park · nature spot, Piatt
  6. 35 km Fort Daniel Conservation Area · fort, Macon
  7. 34 km Back to Bement

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How to reach Bement

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bement by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5370Monticello Train Station (15 km)
    Churches2048First Presbyterian Church (14 km)
    Parks3445Shady Rest Park (24 km)
    Museums2231Robert Allerton Estate (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1426Four H Memorial Lake Dam (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1021Robert Allerton Park (13 km)
    Other attractions48McFarland Memorial Bell Tower (44 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints36Blue Mound (19 km)
    Beaches & coast02Coon Creek Beach (69 km)
    Temples01Hindu Temple of Bloomington-Normal (83 km)

    Bement: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bement?

    Robert Allerton Park (nature spot, about 13 km), Shady Rest Park (park, about 24 km), Sea History Museum (museum, about 25 km), Fort Daniel Conservation Area (fort, about 34 km), Robert Allerton Estate (museum, about 14 km), First Presbyterian Church (church, about 14 km).

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

    160 places on Spotwander: 53 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 34 parks, 22 museums, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bement?

    Monticello Train Station, about 15 km by road; Bethel School (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bement?

    First Presbyterian Church, about 14 km by road; Arthu Mennonite Church (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Bement?

    Shady Rest Park, about 24 km by road; Faries Park (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bement?

    Start in Bement, visit Sea History Museum, then Shady Rest Park, then Robert Allerton Estate, then Robert Allerton Park, then Fort Daniel Conservation Area, and drive back — about 140 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bement?

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

    Towns near Bement

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