Cook district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Broadview

Broadview is a town in Cook district, Illinois, United States, home to about 7,918 people. Within 50 km by road there are 284 places to visit — 73 churches, 63 parks, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Brookfield Zoo Chicago (5 km), Bataan Park (5 km) and Oak Park Conservatory (7 km).

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Broadview, Illinois
Broadview, Cook district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Broadview at a glance

Location
Cook district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 7,918
Coordinates
41.8639° N, 87.8534° W
Places within 50 km
284 (284 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Broadview

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

73 churches within 100 km of Broadview. The closest is Third Unitarian Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Broadview

63 parks within 100 km of Broadview. The closest is Bataan Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Broadview

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Broadview. The closest is Brookfield Zoo Chicago (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Broadview

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Broadview. The closest is Leif Ericsson Monument (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Broadview

14 museums within 100 km of Broadview. The closest is Graue Mill (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Broadview

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Broadview. The closest is Lake Opeka (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Broadview

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Broadview
  2. 5 km Brookfield Zoo Chicago · nature spot, Cook
  3. 7 km Oak Park Conservatory · nature spot, Cook
  4. 3 km Scoville Park · nature spot, Cook
  5. 1 km Unity Temple · temple, Cook
  6. 5 km Bataan Park · park, Cook
  7. 5 km Back to Broadview

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How to reach Broadview

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    Within 15 km of Broadview

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Broadview by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7373Third Unitarian Church (9 km)
    Other attractions6767Marquette and Joliet Explorer Statue (10 km)
    Parks6363Bataan Park (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2424Brookfield Zoo Chicago (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1515Leif Ericsson Monument (17 km)
    Museums1414Graue Mill (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs99Lake Opeka (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs77Islamic Foundation (14 km)
    Temples44Unity Temple (7 km)
    Buddhist sites33Daiyuzenji (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Jane Byrne Interchange and BSB (21 km)
    Treks11Pedway (23 km)
    Waterfalls11Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve (25 km)
    Beaches & coast11Chicago Harbor Lighthouse (27 km)

    Broadview: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Broadview?

    Brookfield Zoo Chicago (nature spot, about 5 km), Bataan Park (park, about 5 km), Oak Park Conservatory (nature spot, about 7 km), Unity Temple (temple, about 7 km), Scoville Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Columbus Park (nature spot, about 9 km).

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

    284 places on Spotwander: 73 churches, 67 other attractions, 63 parks, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Broadview?

    Third Unitarian Church, about 9 km by road; Greater Holy Temple Church of God in Christ (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Broadview?

    Bataan Park, about 5 km by road; Columbus Park (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Broadview?

    Brookfield Zoo Chicago, about 5 km by road; Oak Park Conservatory (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Broadview?

    Start in Broadview, visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago, then Oak Park Conservatory, then Scoville Park, then Unity Temple, then Bataan Park, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Broadview?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Broadview

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