Clay district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Flora

Flora is a town in Clay district, Illinois, United States, home to about 4,944 people. Within 50 km by road there are 19 places to visit — 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 museums. The must-see places are Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (21 km), Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area (32 km) and Newton Power Station Lake (36 km).

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Flora, Illinois
Flora, Clay district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Flora at a glance

Location
Clay district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 4,944
Coordinates
38.6689° N, 88.4856° W
Places within 50 km
19 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Flora

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Flora

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Flora. The closest is Charley Brown Park Lake Dam (5 km); the best-known is Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Flora

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Flora. The closest is Illinois Central Raiolroad Water Tower (42 km); the best-known is The Cross at the Crossroads (62 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Flora

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Flora. The closest is Beech Bluff (49 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Flora

15 museums within 100 km of Flora. The closest is Heritage House Museum (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Flora

14 churches within 100 km of Flora. The closest is Central City Baptist Church (72 km); the best-known is Saint James Episcopal Church (80 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Flora

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Flora. The closest is Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Flora

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 155 km on the road.

  1. Start in Flora
  2. 5 km Charley Brown Park Lake Dam · dam, Clay
  3. 18 km Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area · lake, Union
  4. 32 km Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area · nature spot, Marion
  5. 59 km Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area · lake, Jasper
  6. 5 km Newton Power Station Lake · lake, Henderson
  7. 36 km Back to Flora

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How to reach Flora

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Flora by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs636Charley Brown Park Lake Dam (5 km)
    Forts & heritage524Illinois Central Raiolroad Water Tower (42 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints117Beech Bluff (49 km)
    Museums115Heritage House Museum (44 km)
    Churches014Central City Baptist Church (72 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens311Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area (32 km)
    Parks110Wayne County Fairgrounds (42 km)
    Beaches & coast15Rocky Point Beach (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves05Pearl Island (80 km)
    Caves12Burrows Cave (45 km)
    Other attractions02S.S. President (70 km)
    Temples01Temple Solomon (72 km)

    Flora: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Flora?

    Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (lake, about 21 km), Charley Brown Park Lake Dam (dam, about 5 km), Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area (nature spot, about 32 km), Newton Power Station Lake (lake, about 36 km), Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (lake, about 41 km), Wayne County Fairgrounds (park, about 42 km).

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

    19 places on Spotwander: 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint, 1 museum, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Flora?

    Charley Brown Park Lake Dam, about 5 km by road; Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Flora?

    Illinois Central Raiolroad Water Tower, about 42 km by road; Oil Derrick (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Flora?

    Beech Bluff, about 49 km by road; Creeds Hill (66 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Flora?

    Start in Flora, visit Charley Brown Park Lake Dam, then Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area, then Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Newton Power Station Lake, and drive back — about 155 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Flora?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Flora

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