Places to visit near

Forsyth

Forsyth is a town in Macon district, Illinois, United States of about 3,584 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit: 13 forts & heritage, 3 parks and 12 museums. The must-see places are Lake Decatur, Scovill Park and Rock Springs Conservation Area.

39.9325° N, 88.9512° WPop. 3,584

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Within 30 km37 places
Within 50 km56
Must-see69
Notable197
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Forsyth

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:03 pm

82 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 Forsyth
  2. Lincoln Trail Homestead State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Rock Springs Conservation Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Scovill Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Fort Daniel Conservation Areafort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Lake Decaturlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Forsyth
Today’s loopForsythStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Forsyth?

Lake Decatur (lake, about 12 km), Scovill Park (park, about 15 km), Rock Springs Conservation Area (nature spot, about 15 km), Forsyth Veterans Memorial (monument, about 2 km), Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park (nature spot, about 24 km), Fort Daniel Conservation Area (fort, about 25 km).

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

56 places on Spotwander: 13 forts & heritage, 3 parks, 12 museums, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches.

Which is the nearest fort to Forsyth?

Forsyth Veterans Memorial, about 2 km by road; Transfer House (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Forsyth?

Faries Park, about 12 km by road; Scovill Park (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Forsyth?

Start in Forsyth, visit Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park, then Rock Springs Conservation Area, then Scovill Park, then Fort Daniel Conservation Area, then Lake Decatur, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.