Cumberland district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Greenup

Greenup is a town in Cumberland district, Illinois, United States, home to about 1,495 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 13 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site (19 km), Lake Charleston (30 km) and Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area (31 km).

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Greenup, Illinois
Greenup, Cumberland district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Greenup at a glance

Location
Cumberland district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 1,495
Coordinates
39.2478° N, 88.1634° W
Places within 50 km
54 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Greenup

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Greenup: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Greenup

44 churches within 100 km of Greenup. The closest is Casey Church of Christ (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Greenup

38 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Greenup. The closest is Lake Louise (15 km); the best-known is Lake Charleston (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Greenup

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Greenup. The closest is Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Greenup

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Greenup. The closest is Buck Knoll (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Greenup

16 museums within 100 km of Greenup. The closest is USA Softball of Illinois Hall of Fame (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Greenup

16 parks within 100 km of Greenup. The closest is Fairview Park (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Greenup

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 132 km on the road.

  1. Start in Greenup
  2. 7 km Buck Knoll · viewpoint, Cumberland
  3. 24 km Lake Charleston · lake, Coles
  4. 13 km Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site · heritage site, Coles
  5. 15 km Lake Louise · lake, Cumberland
  6. 42 km Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area · nature spot, Jasper
  7. 31 km Back to Greenup

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How to reach Greenup

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Greenup by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1344Casey Church of Christ (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1238Lake Louise (15 km)
    Forts & heritage1127Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints219Buck Knoll (7 km)
    Museums516USA Softball of Illinois Hall of Fame (20 km)
    Parks316Fairview Park (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens614Lincoln Log Cabin Replica (19 km)
    Other attractions23S.S. President (40 km)
    Beaches & coast03Lithia Springs Beach (70 km)
    Caves02Rock Cave Nature Preserve (72 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Eagle Island (71 km)

    Greenup: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Greenup?

    Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site (heritage site, about 19 km), Buck Knoll (viewpoint, about 7 km), Lake Charleston (lake, about 30 km), Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 31 km), Lake Louise (lake, about 15 km), Lake Mattoon Dam (dam, about 36 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 13 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Greenup?

    Casey Church of Christ, about 22 km by road; Good Prospect Cumberland Presbyterian Church (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Greenup?

    Lake Louise, about 15 km by road; Fox Ridge Lake Dam (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Greenup?

    Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, about 19 km by road; Trolly (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Greenup?

    Start in Greenup, visit Buck Knoll, then Lake Charleston, then Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, then Lake Louise, then Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area, and drive back — about 132 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Greenup?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Greenup

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Greenup’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Greenup on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.