Clinton district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Breese

Breese is a town in Clinton district, Illinois, United States, home to about 4,506 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 21 forts & heritage, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 churches and 3 parks. The must-see places are Eldon Hazlet State Park (23 km), South Shore State Park (24 km) and Carlyle Reservoir (29 km).

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

Breese at a glance

Location
Clinton district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 4,506
Coordinates
38.6106° N, 89.5270° W
Places within 50 km
89 (7 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 parks

Top places to visit near Breese

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Forts & heritage near Breese

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Breese. The closest is Cholera Cross (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Breese

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Breese. The closest is Greenville Old City Lake (10 km); the best-known is Carlyle Reservoir (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Breese

37 churches within 100 km of Breese. The closest is Olive Branch Lutheran Church (24 km); the best-known is Lebanon Temple Church (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Breese

27 parks within 100 km of Breese. The closest is Wamac City Park (45 km); the best-known is SIUE Gardens (57 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Breese

26 museums within 100 km of Breese. The closest is Erwin H. Weder Museum (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Breese

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Breese. The closest is Eldon Hazlet State Park (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Breese

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Breese
  2. 8 km Dedicated by Girl Scout Troops 837, 839, 449, 459, 433 · heritage site, Clinton
  3. 7 km Cholera Cross · heritage site, Clinton
  4. 6 km Veteran's Memorial · monument, Clinton
  5. 27 km South Shore State Park · nature spot, Clinton
  6. 6 km Eldon Hazlet State Park · nature spot, Clinton
  7. 23 km Back to Breese

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Breese by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2147Cholera Cross (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2145Greenville Old City Lake (10 km)
    Churches1737Olive Branch Lutheran Church (24 km)
    Parks327Wamac City Park (45 km)
    Museums1326Erwin H. Weder Museum (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens225Eldon Hazlet State Park (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints811Corcoran Hill (20 km)
    Other attractions17World's Largest Catsup Bottle (50 km)
    Beaches & coast24Coles Creek Beach (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Our Lady of the Snows Shrine (61 km)
    Temples11Temple Solomon (45 km)
    Caves01Cliff Cave Park (86 km)

    Breese: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Breese?

    Eldon Hazlet State Park (nature spot, about 23 km), Cholera Cross (heritage site, about 3 km), South Shore State Park (nature spot, about 24 km), Dedicated by Girl Scout Troops 837, 839, 449, 459, 433 (heritage site, about 8 km), Veteran's Memorial (monument, about 8 km), Clinton County Historical Home Built 1870 (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    89 places on Spotwander: 21 forts & heritage, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 churches, 3 parks, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Breese?

    Cholera Cross, about 3 km by road; Dedicated by Girl Scout Troops 837, 839, 449, 459, 433 (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Breese?

    Greenville Old City Lake, about 10 km by road; Lake Joy (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Breese?

    Olive Branch Lutheran Church, about 24 km by road; Lebanon Temple Church (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Breese?

    Start in Breese, visit Dedicated by Girl Scout Troops 837, 839, 449, 459, 433, then Cholera Cross, then Veteran's Memorial, then South Shore State Park, then Eldon Hazlet State Park, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Breese?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Breese

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