Places to visit near

Carlyle

Carlyle is a town in Clinton district, Illinois, United States of about 3,224 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit: 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 forts & heritage and 15 churches. The must-see places are South Shore State Park, Eldon Hazlet State Park and Carlyle Reservoir.

38.6103° N, 89.3726° WPop. 3,224

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Within 30 km27 places
Within 50 km69
Must-see81
Notable140
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Carlyle

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:35 pm

53 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 Carlyle
  2. Greenville Old City Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Lake Joylake · 45 min
  4. South Shore State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Carlyle Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  6. Eldon Hazlet State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Carlyle
Today’s loopCarlyleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Carlyle?

South Shore State Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Eldon Hazlet State Park (nature spot, about 8 km), Carlyle Reservoir (reservoir, about 16 km), Corcoran Hill (hill, about 3 km), Lake Joy (lake, about 5 km), Greenville Old City Lake (lake, about 8 km).

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

69 places on Spotwander: 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 12 museums, 1 park.

Which is the nearest lake to Carlyle?

Lake Joy, about 5 km by road; Greenville Old City Lake (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Carlyle?

Cholera Cross, about 18 km by road; Veteran's Memorial (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Carlyle?

Start in Carlyle, visit Greenville Old City Lake, then Lake Joy, then South Shore State Park, then Carlyle Reservoir, then Eldon Hazlet State Park, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.