Marshall district, Indiana, United States

Places to visit near Bourbon

Bourbon is a town in Marshall district, Indiana, United States, home to about 1,781 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 59 churches, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 parks. The must-see places are Potawatomi Wildlife Park (9 km), Statue of Liberty (21 km) and Lake of the Woods (22 km).

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Bourbon, Indiana
Bourbon, Marshall district, Indiana, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bourbon at a glance

Location
Marshall district, Indiana, United States
Population
about 1,781
Coordinates
41.2956° N, 86.1164° W
Places within 50 km
127 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Bourbon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bourbon: 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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Churches near Bourbon

89 churches within 100 km of Bourbon. The closest is Jerusalem Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bourbon

60 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bourbon. The closest is Lake of the Woods (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bourbon

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bourbon. The closest is Potawatomi Wildlife Park (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Bourbon

19 parks within 100 km of Bourbon. The closest is Chicago Boys Club Camp (33 km); the best-known is North Liberty Town Park (47 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Bourbon

15 museums within 100 km of Bourbon. The closest is Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bourbon

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bourbon. The closest is Chinworth Bridge (23 km); the best-known is Butler Community Mausoleum (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Bourbon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 113 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bourbon
  2. 9 km Potawatomi Wildlife Park · nature spot, Marshall
  3. 36 km Lake Waubee · lake, Kosciusko
  4. 22 km Camp Creek Church · church, Kosciusko
  5. 6 km Jerusalem Church · church, Marshall
  6. 18 km Lake of the Woods · lake, Marshall
  7. 22 km Back to Bourbon

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How to reach Bourbon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bourbon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5989Jerusalem Church (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2760Lake of the Woods (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens319Potawatomi Wildlife Park (9 km)
    Parks919Chicago Boys Club Camp (33 km)
    Museums415Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum (19 km)
    Forts & heritage714Chinworth Bridge (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints813McElroy Hill (26 km)
    Beaches & coast55Eagle Point (46 km)
    Other attractions24Statue of Liberty (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Coney Island (34 km)
    Waterfalls01Three Twenty at The Cascade (55 km)

    Bourbon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bourbon?

    Potawatomi Wildlife Park (nature spot, about 9 km), Lake of the Woods (lake, about 22 km), Jerusalem Church (church, about 6 km), M3 Light Tank (attraction, about 28 km), Camp Creek Church (church, about 10 km), Lake Waubee (lake, about 32 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 59 churches, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 parks, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Bourbon?

    Jerusalem Church, about 6 km by road; Camp Creek Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bourbon?

    Lake of the Woods, about 22 km by road; Palestine Lake Dam (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Bourbon?

    Potawatomi Wildlife Park, about 9 km by road; Potato Creek State Park (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bourbon?

    Start in Bourbon, visit Potawatomi Wildlife Park, then Lake Waubee, then Camp Creek Church, then Jerusalem Church, then Lake of the Woods, and drive back — about 113 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bourbon?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Bourbon

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