Places to visit near

Canton

Canton is a town in Fulton district, Illinois, United States of about 14,211 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit: 14 churches, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 20 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Canton Lake, Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area and Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge.

40.5581° N, 90.0351° WPop. 14,211

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Within 30 km21 places
Within 50 km73
Must-see42
Notable202
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Canton

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:08 pm

75 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Canton
  2. Strode Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Canton Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Arealake · 45 min
  5. Sand Ridge State Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Chautauqua National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Canton
Today’s loopCantonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Canton?

Canton Lake (lake, about 6 km), Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (lake, about 17 km), Orendorf Site (heritage site, about 1 km), Berean Missionary Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Canton Church of Christ (church, about 1 km), First Church of Christ Scientist (church, about 1 km).

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

73 places on Spotwander: 14 churches, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 forts & heritage, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Canton?

Berean Missionary Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Canton Church of Christ (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Canton?

Strode Lake, about 4 km by road; Canton Lake (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Canton?

Start in Canton, visit Strode Lake, then Canton Lake, then Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Sand Ridge State Forest, then Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.