Clark district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Casey

Casey is a town in Clark district, Illinois, United States, home to about 2,709 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 16 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 parks. The must-see places are Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site (25 km), Lake Charleston (29 km) and Lincoln Trail State Park (30 km).

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Casey, Illinois
Casey, Clark district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Casey at a glance

Location
Clark district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 2,709
Coordinates
39.2992° N, 87.9925° W
Places within 50 km
54 (5 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 Casey

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

65 churches within 100 km of Casey. The closest is Casey Church of Christ (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Casey

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Casey. The closest is Trolly (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Casey

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Casey. The closest is Fox Ridge Lake Dam (23 km); the best-known is Lake Charleston (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Casey

21 parks within 100 km of Casey. The closest is Fairview Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Casey

21 museums within 100 km of Casey. The closest is USA Softball of Illinois Hall of Fame (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Casey

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Casey. The closest is Buck Knoll (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Casey

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Casey
  2. 1 km Trolly · heritage site, Clark
  3. 1 km USA Softball of Illinois Hall of Fame · museum, Clark
  4. 1 km DoD War Memorial · monument, Clark
  5. 1 km Fairview Park · park, Clark
  6. 2 km Casey Church of Christ · church, Clark
  7. 2 km Back to Casey

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How to reach Casey

    All places near Casey by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Casey by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1665Casey Church of Christ (2 km)
    Forts & heritage940Trolly (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1037Fox Ridge Lake Dam (23 km)
    Parks721Fairview Park (1 km)
    Museums421USA Softball of Illinois Hall of Fame (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints316Buck Knoll (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens515Lincoln Log Cabin Replica (25 km)
    Other attractions03Two Story Outhouse (58 km)
    Caves02Burrows Cave (79 km)
    Beaches & coast02Coon Creek Beach (85 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Eagle Island (59 km)

    Casey: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Casey?

    Trolly (heritage site, about 1 km), Fairview Park (park, about 1 km), DoD War Memorial (monument, about 1 km), USA Softball of Illinois Hall of Fame (museum, about 1 km), Casey Church of Christ (church, about 2 km), Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site (heritage site, about 25 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 16 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 parks, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Casey?

    Casey Church of Christ, about 2 km by road; Church of God (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Casey?

    Trolly, about 1 km by road; DoD War Memorial (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Casey?

    Fox Ridge Lake Dam, about 23 km by road; Mill Creek Structure Number 2 Dam (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Casey?

    Start in Casey, visit Trolly, then USA Softball of Illinois Hall of Fame, then DoD War Memorial, then Fairview Park, then Casey Church of Christ, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Casey?

    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 Casey

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