Divernon, IllinoisLincoln Memorial Garden and TrailsLake SpringfieldNipper Wildlife SanctuarySangchris Lake DamHenson Robinson ZooTaylor Apartments
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Divernon

Divernon is a town in Sangamon district, Illinois, United States of about 1,156 people. Within 50 km by road there are 180 places to visit: 61 forts & heritage, 48 parks and 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lincoln Memorial Garden and Trails, Lake Springfield and Nipper Wildlife Sanctuary.

39.5656° N, 89.6573° WPop. 1,156

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km180
Must-see52
Notable198
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Lincoln Memorial Garden and Trails, monument near Divernon
Must-see

Lincoln Memorial Garden and Trails

Monument · 19 km

Lake Springfield, lake near Divernon
Must-see

Lake Springfield

Lake · 21 km

Must-see

Nipper Wildlife Sanctuary

Sanctuary · 22 km

Places near Divernon by type

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One day from Divernon

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

92 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 Divernon
  2. Sangchris Lake Damdam · 45 min
  3. Henson Robinson Zoonature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Lincoln Memorial Garden and Trailsmonument · 1.5 hrs
  5. Lake Springfieldlake · 45 min
  6. Nipper Wildlife Sanctuarysanctuary · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Divernon
Today’s loopDivernonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Divernon?

Lincoln Memorial Garden and Trails (monument, about 19 km), Lake Springfield (lake, about 21 km), Nipper Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 22 km), Sangchris Lake Dam (dam, about 22 km), Southwind Park (park, about 23 km), Henson Robinson Zoo (nature spot, about 24 km).

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

180 places on Spotwander: 61 forts & heritage, 48 parks, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 museums, 18 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Divernon?

Old Route 66 Brick Road Curve, about 12 km by road; Historic US 66 (IL) (1930-1940) (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Divernon?

Chatham Community Park, about 15 km by road; Bridgeview Park (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Divernon?

Start in Divernon, visit Sangchris Lake Dam, then Henson Robinson Zoo, then Lincoln Memorial Garden and Trails, then Lake Springfield, then Nipper Wildlife Sanctuary, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.