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Glasford

Glasford is a town in Tazewell district, Illinois, United States of about 1,003 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit: 39 churches, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 32 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Canton Lake, Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area and Pekin Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area.

40.5725° N, 89.8134° WPop. 1,003

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Within 30 km60 places
Within 50 km150
Must-see54
Notable205
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Glasford

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:45 pm

120 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 Glasford
  2. Canton Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Arealake · 45 min
  4. Pekin Lake State Fish & Wildlife Arealake · 45 min
  5. Fort Creve Coeur Park & Campgroundfort · 30 min
  6. Wildlife Prairie Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Glasford
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Glasford?

Canton Lake (lake, about 18 km), Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (lake, about 19 km), Pekin Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area (lake, about 19 km), Peoria Pool (lake, about 22 km), Fort Creve Coeur Park & Campground (fort, about 24 km), Wildlife Prairie Park (nature spot, about 25 km).

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

150 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 forts & heritage, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Glasford?

Peoria Dam, about 22 km by road; First Norwood Mennonite Church (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Glasford?

Powerton Cooling Lake Dam, about 11 km by road; Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Glasford?

Start in Glasford, visit Canton Lake, then Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Pekin Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area, then Fort Creve Coeur Park & Campground, then Wildlife Prairie Park, and drive back — about 120 km by road in all.