Williamson district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Energy

Energy is a town in Williamson district, Illinois, United States, home to about 1,145 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens and 20 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (8 km), Crab Orchard Lake (9 km) and Goddard Chapel (11 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Energy on the map

Energy, Illinois
Energy, Williamson district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Energy at a glance

Location
Williamson district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 1,145
Coordinates
37.7739° N, 89.0265° W
Places within 50 km
115 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Energy

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

More places near Energy

Things to see near Energy, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Energy

61 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Energy. The closest is Crab Orchard Wildlife Viewing Area (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

All hill stations & viewpoints in Illinois →

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Energy

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Energy. The closest is Herrin Reservoir (2 km); the best-known is Crab Orchard Lake (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Illinois →

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Energy

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Energy. The closest is Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

All wildlife, forests & gardens in Illinois →

Forts & heritage near Energy

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Energy. The closest is Carterville Veterans Memorial (6 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Illinois →

Caves near Energy

21 caves within 100 km of Energy. The closest is Panther Den (26 km). Best time: year-round.

All caves in Illinois →

Museums near Energy

18 museums within 100 km of Energy. The closest is Williamson County Historical Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

All museums in Illinois →

A one-day trip from Energy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Energy
  2. 8 km Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument · monument, Williamson
  3. 14 km Goddard Chapel · church, Williamson
  4. 17 km Lake of Egypt · lake, Ballard
  5. 14 km Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge · nature spot, Williamson
  6. 6 km Crab Orchard Lake · lake, Williamson
  7. 9 km Back to Energy

Plan a longer trip from Energy — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Energy

No traveller has reported from around Energy yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Energy

    All places near Energy by distance

    Within 15 km of Energy

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Energy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1661Crab Orchard Wildlife Viewing Area (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2845Herrin Reservoir (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1536Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (8 km)
    Forts & heritage2033Carterville Veterans Memorial (6 km)
    Caves721Panther Den (26 km)
    Museums618Williamson County Historical Museum (12 km)
    Waterfalls918Bjork's Falls (32 km)
    Churches510Goddard Chapel (11 km)
    Parks45Williamson County Fairgrounds (14 km)
    Beaches & coast44Cambria Neck (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Tower Rock (57 km)
    Treks11River to River Segment 3 - Eddyville to U.S. 45 (35 km)

    Energy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Energy?

    Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (monument, about 8 km), Crab Orchard Lake (lake, about 9 km), Goddard Chapel (church, about 11 km), Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 14 km), Lake of Egypt (lake, about 22 km), Little Grassy Marina (lake, about 22 km).

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

    115 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 forts & heritage, 7 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Energy?

    Crab Orchard Wildlife Viewing Area, about 12 km by road; Devil's Stand Table (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Energy?

    Herrin Reservoir, about 2 km by road; Crab Orchard Lake (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Energy?

    Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, about 8 km by road; Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Energy?

    Start in Energy, visit Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, then Goddard Chapel, then Lake of Egypt, then Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, then Crab Orchard Lake, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Energy?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Energy

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