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Colfax

Colfax is a town in McLean district, Illinois, United States of about 1,046 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit: 39 forts & heritage, 2 parks and 13 churches. The must-see places are Weston Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve, Moraine View State Recreation Area and Lake Bloomington.

40.5670° N, 88.6165° WPop. 1,046

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Within 30 km11 places
Within 50 km78
Must-see39
Notable217
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Colfax

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:18 pm

132 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 Colfax
  2. Immanuel Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Weston Cemetery Prairie Nature Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Lake Bloomingtonlake · 45 min
  5. Hindu Temple of Bloomington-Normaltemple · 45 min
  6. Moraine View State Recreation Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Colfax
Today’s loopColfaxStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Colfax?

Weston Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve (nature spot, about 25 km), Moraine View State Recreation Area (nature spot, about 25 km), Immanuel Church (church, about 10 km), Lake Bloomington (lake, about 35 km), Hindu Temple of Bloomington-Normal (temple, about 35 km), Sprague's Super Service (attraction, about 39 km).

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

78 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 2 parks, 13 churches, 11 museums, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Colfax?

Arrowsmith Battle Ground, about 19 km by road; Grand Village of the Kickapoo (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Colfax?

Fell Arboretum, about 41 km by road; Miller Park (43 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Colfax?

Start in Colfax, visit Immanuel Church, then Weston Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve, then Lake Bloomington, then Hindu Temple of Bloomington-Normal, then Moraine View State Recreation Area, and drive back — about 132 km by road in all.