Franklin district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Christopher

Christopher is a town in Franklin district, Illinois, United States, home to about 2,779 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (21 km), Rend Lake (21 km) and Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area (24 km).

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Christopher, Illinois
Christopher, Franklin district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Christopher at a glance

Location
Franklin district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 2,779
Coordinates
37.9725° N, 89.0534° W
Places within 50 km
65 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Christopher

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Christopher: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Christopher

50 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Christopher. The closest is Beaver Lake (7 km); the best-known is Rend Lake (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Christopher

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Christopher. The closest is Browning Hill (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Christopher

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Christopher. The closest is Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Christopher

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Christopher. The closest is Lincoln School (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Christopher

20 museums within 100 km of Christopher. The closest is West Franklin Historical Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Christopher

17 caves within 100 km of Christopher. The closest is Cave Valley (53 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Christopher

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Christopher
  2. 7 km West Franklin Historical Museum · museum, Franklin
  3. 23 km Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument · monument, Williamson
  4. 15 km Beaver Lake · lake, Livingston
  5. 27 km Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area · nature spot, Franklin
  6. 3 km Rend Lake · lake, Crittenden
  7. 21 km Back to Christopher

Plan a longer trip from Christopher — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

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    Places near Christopher by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs50Beaver Lake (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Browning Hill (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (21 km)
    Forts & heritage34Lincoln School (15 km)
    Museums20West Franklin Historical Museum (7 km)
    Caves17Cave Valley (53 km)
    Waterfalls16Kinkaid Lake Spillway Falls (51 km)
    Churches15Protection of the Holy Virgin Mary Orthodox Church (14 km)
    Parks7Benton City Park (14 km)
    Beaches & coast5North Marcum Beach (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2Tower Rock (69 km)
    Treks1River to River Segment 3 - Eddyville to U.S. 45 (56 km)
    Temples1Temple Solomon (77 km)

    Christopher: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Christopher?

    Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (monument, about 21 km), Rend Lake (lake, about 21 km), Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area (nature spot, about 24 km), West Franklin Historical Museum (museum, about 7 km), Beaver Lake (lake, about 7 km), Browning Hill (hill, about 10 km).

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

    65 places on Spotwander: 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 forts & heritage, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Christopher?

    Beaver Lake, about 7 km by road; Valier Lake (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Christopher?

    Browning Hill, about 10 km by road; Bluebell Bluff (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Christopher?

    Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, about 21 km by road; Burning Star State Fish and Wildlife Area (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Christopher?

    Start in Christopher, visit West Franklin Historical Museum, then Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, then Beaver Lake, then Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area, then Rend Lake, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Christopher?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Christopher

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