McHenry district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Capron

Capron is a town in McHenry district, Illinois, United States, home to about 1,348 people. Within 50 km by road there are 24 places to visit — 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 parks and 3 museums. The must-see places are Beck's Woods (8 km), Poplar Grove Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum (14 km) and Pettit Memorial Chapel (21 km).

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Capron, Illinois
Capron, McHenry district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Capron at a glance

Location
McHenry district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 1,348
Coordinates
42.3997° N, 88.7404° W
Places within 50 km
24 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Capron

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Capron: 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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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Capron

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Capron. The closest is Beck's Woods (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Capron

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Capron. The closest is Geneva Lake (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Capron

16 parks within 100 km of Capron. The closest is Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford (31 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Capron

12 museums within 100 km of Capron. The closest is Poplar Grove Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Capron

12 churches within 100 km of Capron. The closest is Pettit Memorial Chapel (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Capron

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Capron. The closest is Colonel Gustavius A. Palmer House (50 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Capron

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Capron
  2. 8 km Beck's Woods · nature spot, McHenry
  3. 22 km Poplar Grove Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum · museum, Boone
  4. 8 km Pettit Memorial Chapel · monument, Boone
  5. 12 km Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford · park, Winnebago
  6. 15 km Rock Cut State Park · nature spot, Winnebago
  7. 26 km Back to Capron

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How to reach Capron

    All places near Capron by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Capron by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens832Beck's Woods (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs329Geneva Lake (33 km)
    Other attractions318Yerkes Observatory (30 km)
    Parks416Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford (31 km)
    Museums312Poplar Grove Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum (14 km)
    Churches112Pettit Memorial Chapel (21 km)
    Forts & heritage112Colonel Gustavius A. Palmer House (50 km)
    Temples08Hindu Mandir of Lake County (74 km)
    Beaches & coast13Big Foot Beach State Park (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Islamic Foundation North (86 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Fabyan Windmill (86 km)

    Capron: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Capron?

    Beck's Woods (nature spot, about 8 km), Poplar Grove Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum (museum, about 14 km), Pettit Memorial Chapel (monument, about 21 km), Rock Cut State Park (nature spot, about 26 km), Yerkes Observatory (attraction, about 30 km), Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford (park, about 31 km).

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

    24 places on Spotwander: 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 other attractions, 4 parks, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Capron?

    Beck's Woods, about 8 km by road; Rock Cut State Park (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Capron?

    Geneva Lake, about 33 km by road; Elizabeth Lake Nature Preserve (49 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Capron?

    Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford, about 31 km by road; Woodstock Square Historic District (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Capron?

    Start in Capron, visit Beck's Woods, then Poplar Grove Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum, then Pettit Memorial Chapel, then Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford, then Rock Cut State Park, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Capron?

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

    Towns near Capron

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