Dunlap Lake DamSIUE GardensLake Hillcrest DamBel Air Drive in SignLewis & Clark ExpiditionEdward "Ted" and Pat Jones Confluence Point State Park
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Edwardsville

Edwardsville is a town in Madison district, Illinois, United States of about 24,992 people. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit: 55 forts & heritage, 24 parks and 30 churches. The must-see places are Dunlap Lake Dam, SIUE Gardens and Bohm Woods Nature Preserve.

38.8114° N, 89.9532° WPop. 24,992

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Within 30 km98 places
Within 50 km183
Must-see117
Notable114
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Dunlap Lake Dam

Dam · 2 km

SIUE Gardens, garden near Edwardsville
Must-see

SIUE Gardens

Garden · 4 km

Must-see

Bohm Woods Nature Preserve

Nature spot · 7 km

Places near Edwardsville by type

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One day from Edwardsville

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:18 pm

62 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 Edwardsville
  2. SIUE Gardensgarden · 45 min
  3. Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones Confluence Point State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Lewis & Clark Expiditionheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Horseshoe Lake State Parklake · 45 min
  6. Lake Hillcrest Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Edwardsville
Today’s loopEdwardsvilleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Edwardsville?

Dunlap Lake Dam (dam, about 2 km), SIUE Gardens (garden, about 4 km), Bohm Woods Nature Preserve (nature spot, about 7 km), Lake Hillcrest Dam (dam, about 10 km), Bel Air Drive in Sign (attraction, about 14 km), Lewis & Clark Expidition (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

183 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 24 parks, 30 churches, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Edwardsville?

Edwardsville National Bank Clock Tower, about 1 km by road; Nickle Plate Station (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Edwardsville?

SIUE Gardens, about 4 km by road; Woodland Park (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Edwardsville?

Start in Edwardsville, visit SIUE Gardens, then Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones Confluence Point State Park, then Lewis & Clark Expidition, then Horseshoe Lake State Park, then Lake Hillcrest Dam, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.