Vermilion district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Catlin

Catlin is a town in Vermilion district, Illinois, United States, home to about 2,007 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 14 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 14 parks and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kickapoo State Recreation Area (8 km), Kickapoo State Recreation Area (12 km) and Lake Vermilion (14 km).

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Catlin, Illinois
Catlin, Vermilion district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Catlin at a glance

Location
Vermilion district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 2,007
Coordinates
40.0650° N, 87.7020° W
Places within 50 km
66 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Catlin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Catlin: 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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Forts & heritage near Catlin

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Catlin. The closest is Post Office (Historical) (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Catlin

57 churches within 100 km of Catlin. The closest is Benson Chapel (28 km); the best-known is Mann's Chapel (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Catlin

56 parks within 100 km of Catlin. The closest is Ellsworth Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Catlin

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Catlin. The closest is Kickapoo State Recreation Area (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Catlin

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Catlin. The closest is Inland Sea (12 km); the best-known is Lake Vermilion (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Catlin

24 museums within 100 km of Catlin. The closest is Catlin Heritage Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Catlin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Catlin
  2. 8 km Kickapoo State Recreation Area · nature spot, Vermillion
  3. 4 km Kickapoo State Recreation Area · nature spot, Vermilion
  4. 9 km Kennekuk Cove County Park · nature spot, Warren
  5. 10 km Lake Vermilion · lake, Warren
  6. 23 km Forest Glen Preserve · nature spot, Vermillion
  7. 17 km Back to Catlin

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Catlin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1472Post Office (Historical) (7 km)
    Churches1057Benson Chapel (28 km)
    Parks1456Ellsworth Park (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1426Kickapoo State Recreation Area (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs725Inland Sea (12 km)
    Museums524Catlin Heritage Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints112Blue Mound (46 km)
    Other attractions16Tree Spring (29 km)
    Waterfalls06Williamsport Falls (53 km)

    Catlin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Catlin?

    Kickapoo State Recreation Area (nature spot, about 8 km), Kickapoo State Recreation Area (nature spot, about 12 km), Lake Vermilion (lake, about 14 km), Forest Glen Preserve (nature spot, about 17 km), Kennekuk Cove County Park (nature spot, about 20 km), Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area (nature spot, about 20 km).

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

    66 places on Spotwander: 14 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 14 parks, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Catlin?

    Post Office (Historical), about 7 km by road; Westville Senior Center (Historical) (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Catlin?

    Benson Chapel, about 28 km by road; Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Catlin?

    Ellsworth Park, about 11 km by road; Douglas Park (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Catlin?

    Start in Catlin, visit Kickapoo State Recreation Area, then Kickapoo State Recreation Area, then Kennekuk Cove County Park, then Lake Vermilion, then Forest Glen Preserve, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Catlin?

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

    Towns near Catlin

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