Places to visit near

Forreston

Forreston is a town in Ogle district, Illinois, United States of about 1,377 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit: 40 churches, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens and 18 forts & heritage. The must-see places are White Pines Forest State Park, Black Hawk Statue and Lowden State Park.

42.1261° N, 89.5793° WPop. 1,377

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km111
Must-see58
Notable198
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Forreston

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:15 pm

140 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 Forreston
  2. Lake Carroll Damdam · 45 min
  3. White Pines Forest State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Castle Rock State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Lowden State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Coffman Bluffviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Forreston
Today’s loopForrestonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Forreston?

White Pines Forest State Park (nature spot, about 21 km), Lowden State Park (nature spot, about 29 km), Coffman Bluff (viewpoint, about 9 km), Castle Rock State Park (nature spot, about 30 km), Chana School House (heritage site, about 30 km), Lowden-Miller State Forest (nature spot, about 33 km).

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

111 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 forts & heritage, 13 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Forreston?

Church of the Brethren, about 18 km by road; Open Bible Church (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Forreston?

White Pines Forest State Park, about 21 km by road; Freeport Prairie Nature Preserve (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Forreston?

Start in Forreston, visit Lake Carroll Dam, then White Pines Forest State Park, then Castle Rock State Park, then Lowden State Park, then Coffman Bluff, and drive back — about 140 km by road in all.