Places to visit near

Golconda

Golconda is a town in Pope district, Illinois, United States of about 629 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit: 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 churches and 20 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Golconda Marina State Recreation Area, Dixon Springs State Park and Lusk Creek Canyon.

37.3673° N, 88.4864° WPop. 629

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Within 30 km56 places
Within 50 km170
Must-see55
Notable202
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Golconda

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:08 pm

85 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 Golconda
  2. Cave Spring Churchcave · 1 hrs
  3. Lusk Creek Canyonnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Dog Hollowviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Bell Smith Springs Recreation Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Dixon Springs State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Golconda
Today’s loopGolcondaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Golconda?

Golconda Marina State Recreation Area (nature spot, about 1 km), Dixon Springs State Park (nature spot, about 19 km), Lusk Creek Canyon (nature spot, about 22 km), Cement Hollow (viewpoint, about 4 km), Dog Hollow (viewpoint, about 26 km), Cave Spring Church (cave, about 6 km).

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

170 places on Spotwander: 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Golconda?

Cement Hollow, about 4 km by road; Mantle Rock (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Golconda?

McMurray Chapel, about 16 km by road; Bethel Church (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Golconda?

Start in Golconda, visit Cave Spring Church, then Lusk Creek Canyon, then Dog Hollow, then Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area, then Dixon Springs State Park, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.