Calhoun district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Elsberry

Elsberry is a town in Calhoun district, Illinois, United States, home to about 1,986 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit — 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 forts & heritage, 3 parks and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Cuivre River State Park (25 km), Koster Site (26 km) and Kamp Mound Site (29 km).

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Elsberry, Illinois
Elsberry, Calhoun district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Elsberry at a glance

Location
Calhoun district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 1,986
Coordinates
39.1667° N, 90.7810° W
Places within 50 km
120 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Elsberry

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Elsberry: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Elsberry

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Elsberry. The closest is Bald Knob (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Elsberry

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Elsberry. The closest is Schudel No. 2 Site (9 km); the best-known is Koster Site (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Elsberry

38 parks within 100 km of Elsberry. The closest is Cuivre River State Park (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Elsberry

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Elsberry. The closest is Long Lake (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Elsberry

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Elsberry. The closest is Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Elsberry

21 churches within 100 km of Elsberry. The closest is Christian Church (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Elsberry

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 124 km on the road.

  1. Start in Elsberry
  2. 29 km Kamp Mound Site · heritage site, Calhoun
  3. 19 km Koster Site · heritage site, Greene
  4. 17 km Kelly Island · island, Calhoun
  5. 14 km Bald Knob · viewpoint, Lincoln
  6. 20 km Cuivre River State Park · park, Lincoln
  7. 25 km Back to Elsberry

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Elsberry by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4151Bald Knob (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2944Schudel No. 2 Site (9 km)
    Parks338Cuivre River State Park (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1231Long Lake (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens928Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge (12 km)
    Churches321Christian Church (40 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1114Kelly Island (9 km)
    Museums513Center for American Archeology Museum (26 km)
    Beaches & coast212George Bain Slough (21 km)
    Other attractions06McPike Mansion (74 km)
    Caves35Cave Spring (24 km)
    Temples12Healing Waters Temple (50 km)
    Waterfalls11Sierra Falls (42 km)

    Elsberry: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Elsberry?

    Cuivre River State Park (park, about 25 km), Koster Site (heritage site, about 26 km), Bald Knob (viewpoint, about 7 km), Kamp Mound Site (heritage site, about 29 km), Kelly Island (island, about 9 km), Schudel No. 2 Site (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    120 places on Spotwander: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 forts & heritage, 3 parks, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Elsberry?

    Bald Knob, about 7 km by road; Purtle Knob (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Elsberry?

    Schudel No. 2 Site, about 9 km by road; John Shaw Cabin (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Elsberry?

    Cuivre River State Park, about 25 km by road; Towne Park (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Elsberry?

    Start in Elsberry, visit Kamp Mound Site, then Koster Site, then Kelly Island, then Bald Knob, then Cuivre River State Park, and drive back — about 124 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Elsberry?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Elsberry

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Elsberry’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Elsberry on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.