Scovill ParkRock Springs Conservation AreaLake DecaturFort Daniel Conservation AreaLincoln Trail Homestead State ParkDecatur Downtown Historic District
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Decatur

Decatur is a town in Macon district, Illinois, United States of about 73,254 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit: 13 forts & heritage, 2 parks and 10 museums. The must-see places are Scovill Park, Rock Springs Conservation Area and Lake Decatur.

39.8403° N, 88.9548° WPop. 73,254

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Within 30 km32 places
Within 50 km54
Must-see68
Notable197
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Scovill Park

Park · 5 km

Must-see

Rock Springs Conservation Area

Nature spot · 6 km

Must-see

Lake Decatur

Lake · 7 km

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One day from Decatur

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:45 pm

70 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 Decatur
  2. Rock Springs Conservation Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Lincoln Trail Homestead State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Fort Daniel Conservation Areafort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Lake Decaturlake · 45 min
  6. Scovill Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Decatur
Today’s loopDecaturStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Decatur?

Scovill Park (park, about 5 km), Rock Springs Conservation Area (nature spot, about 6 km), Lake Decatur (lake, about 7 km), Fort Daniel Conservation Area (fort, about 16 km), Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park (nature spot, about 17 km), Decatur Downtown Historic District (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

54 places on Spotwander: 13 forts & heritage, 2 parks, 10 museums, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Decatur?

Decatur Downtown Historic District, about 1 km by road; Transfer House (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Decatur?

Scovill Park, about 5 km by road; Faries Park (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Decatur?

Start in Decatur, visit Rock Springs Conservation Area, then Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park, then Fort Daniel Conservation Area, then Lake Decatur, then Scovill Park, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.