Metamora Court House State Historic SiteMackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife AreaFarm Creek SectionEureka Lake ParkEvergreen Lake DamPeoria Lake
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Eureka

Eureka is a town in Tazewell district, Illinois, United States of about 5,377 people. Within 50 km by road there are 198 places to visit: 55 forts & heritage, 45 churches and 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Metamora Court House State Historic Site, Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area and Farm Creek Section.

40.7214° N, 89.2729° WPop. 5,377

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Within 30 km43 places
Within 50 km198
Must-see52
Notable216
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Metamora Court House State Historic Site, museum near Eureka
Must-see

Metamora Court House State Historic Site

Museum · 14 km · Woodford

Must-see

Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area

Nature spot · 22 km

Farm Creek Section, heritage site near Eureka
Must-see

Farm Creek Section

Heritage site · 24 km

Places near Eureka by type

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One day from Eureka

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:24 pm

126 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 Eureka
  2. Metamora Court House State Historic Sitemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Peoria Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Farm Creek Sectionheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Evergreen Lake Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Eureka
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Eureka?

Metamora Court House State Historic Site (museum, about 14 km), Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 22 km), Eureka Lake Park (lake, about 2 km), Farm Creek Section (heritage site, about 24 km), Evergreen Lake Dam (dam, about 25 km), Peoria Lake (lake, about 28 km).

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

198 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 museums, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Eureka?

Veterans Memorial, about 15 km by road; Lee Cabin (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Eureka?

Evangelical United Methodist Church, about 14 km by road; Grace Church (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Eureka?

Start in Eureka, visit Metamora Court House State Historic Site, then Peoria Lake, then Farm Creek Section, then Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Evergreen Lake Dam, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.