Des Plaines, IllinoisFirst Congregational ChurchLake OpekaShrine of Our Lady of GuadalupeKennicott GroveIsmaili Jamatkhana CenterBrachiosaurus
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Des Plaines

Des Plaines is a town in Cook district, Illinois, United States of about 58,677 people. Within 50 km by road there are 285 places to visit: 63 churches, 57 parks and 32 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are First Congregational Church, Statue of Liberty and 1000 Gecs Tree.

42.0334° N, 87.8834° WPop. 58,677

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Within 30 km161 places
Within 50 km285
Must-see285
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

First Congregational Church, church near Des Plaines
Must-see

First Congregational Church

Church · 1 km

Statue of Liberty, attraction near Des Plaines
Must-see

Statue of Liberty

Attraction · 2 km

1000 Gecs Tree, attraction near Des Plaines
Must-see

1000 Gecs Tree

Attraction · 3 km

Places near Des Plaines by type

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One day from Des Plaines

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:12 pm

38 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 Des Plaines
  2. Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupemosque or dargah · 30 min
  3. Kennicott Grovenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Ismaili Jamatkhana Centermosque or dargah · 30 min
  5. Edison Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Saint Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Des Plaines
Today’s loopDes PlainesStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Des Plaines?

First Congregational Church (church, about 1 km), 1000 Gecs Tree (attraction, about 3 km), Lake Opeka (lake, about 3 km), Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mosque or dargah, about 5 km), Kennicott Grove (nature spot, about 7 km), Chicago Illinois Temple (temple, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Des Plaines?

285 places on Spotwander: 71 other attractions, 63 churches, 57 parks, 32 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Des Plaines?

First Congregational Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Des Plaines?

Edison Park, about 8 km by road; Jefferson Memorial Park (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Des Plaines?

Start in Des Plaines, visit Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, then Kennicott Grove, then Ismaili Jamatkhana Center, then Edison Park, then Saint Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.