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Fox River Grove

Fox River Grove is a town in Lake district, Illinois, United States of about 4,686 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit: 13 churches, 13 parks and 19 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Play Island, Barrington Bog Nature Preserve and Colonel Gustavius A. Palmer House.

42.2009° N, 88.2145° WPop. 4,686

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km105
Must-see289
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Fox River Grove

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:03 pm

72 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 Fox River Grove
  2. Play Islandisland · 45 min
  3. Bangs Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Colonel Gustavius A. Palmer Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Carpenter Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Barrington United Methodist Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Fox River Grove
Today’s loopFox River GroveStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Fox River Grove?

Play Island (island, about 8 km), Barrington Bog Nature Preserve (nature spot, about 8 km), Colonel Gustavius A. Palmer House (heritage site, about 11 km), Bangs Lake (lake, about 12 km), Barrington United Methodist Church (church, about 13 km), Lake County Discovery Museum (museum, about 14 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fox River Grove?

105 places on Spotwander: 13 churches, 13 parks, 18 other attractions, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Fox River Grove?

Barrington United Methodist Church, about 13 km by road; Willow Creek Community Church (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Fox River Grove?

Carpenter Park, about 14 km by road; Santa's Village AZoosment Park (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Fox River Grove?

Start in Fox River Grove, visit Play Island, then Bangs Lake, then Colonel Gustavius A. Palmer House, then Carpenter Park, then Barrington United Methodist Church, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.