Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife AreaGemini GiantGoose Lake Prairie State Natural AreaWilliam G. Stratton State ParkKankakee River State ParkMidewin National Tallgrass Prairie
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Gardner

Gardner is a town in Grundy district, Illinois, United States of about 1,434 people. Within 50 km by road there are 12 places to visit: 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 churches. The must-see places are Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area, Gemini Giant and Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area.

41.1856° N, 88.3098° WPop. 1,434

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Within 30 km7 places
Within 50 km12
Must-see72
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area

Nature spot · 4 km

Gemini Giant, attraction near Gardner
Must-see

Gemini Giant

Attraction · 24 km · Will

Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area, lake near Gardner
Must-see

Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area

Lake · 25 km

Places near Gardner by type

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One day from Gardner

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:17 pm

111 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 Gardner
  2. Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Kankakee River State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Midewin National Tallgrass Prairienature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Arealake · 45 min
  6. William G. Stratton State Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Gardner
Today’s loopGardnerStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gardner?

Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 4 km), Gemini Giant (attraction, about 24 km), Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area (lake, about 25 km), Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (lake, about 26 km), William G. Stratton State Park (park, about 26 km), Gebhard Woods State Park (park, about 27 km).

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

12 places on Spotwander: 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 parks, 1 attraction, 1 fort.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Gardner?

Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area, about 4 km by road; Kankakee River State Park (30 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Gardner?

Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area, about 25 km by road; Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gardner?

Start in Gardner, visit Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Kankakee River State Park, then Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, then Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area, then William G. Stratton State Park, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.