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Gilberts

Gilberts is a town in Kane district, Illinois, United States of about 7,638 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit: 8 churches, 7 parks and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Carpenter Park, Santa's Village AZoosment Park and Elgin National Watch Company.

42.1034° N, 88.3729° WPop. 7,638

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Within 30 km19 places
Within 50 km60
Must-see289
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Gilberts

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:24 pm

66 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 Gilberts
  2. Carpenter Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Barrington United Methodist Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. James "Pate" Philip State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Fox Meadow Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Elgin National Watch Companyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Gilberts
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gilberts?

Carpenter Park (park, about 9 km), Santa's Village AZoosment Park (park, about 12 km), Elgin National Watch Company (heritage site, about 14 km), Elgin Public Museum (museum, about 14 km), Fox Meadow Park (nature spot, about 15 km), Elgin Fire Barn Number 5 Museum (museum, about 15 km).

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

60 places on Spotwander: 8 churches, 7 parks, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 other attractions, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Gilberts?

Barrington United Methodist Church, about 20 km by road; Willow Creek Community Church (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Gilberts?

Carpenter Park, about 9 km by road; Santa's Village AZoosment Park (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gilberts?

Start in Gilberts, visit Carpenter Park, then Barrington United Methodist Church, then James "Pate" Philip State Park, then Fox Meadow Park, then Elgin National Watch Company, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.