Williamson district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Herrin

Herrin is a town in Williamson district, Illinois, United States, home to about 12,910 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens and 18 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (5 km), Crab Orchard Lake (12 km) and Goddard Chapel (13 km).

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Herrin, Illinois
Herrin, Williamson district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Herrin at a glance

Location
Williamson district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 12,910
Coordinates
37.8031° N, 89.0276° W
Places within 50 km
106 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Herrin

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Herrin

59 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Herrin. The closest is Crab Orchard Wildlife Viewing Area (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Herrin

46 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Herrin. The closest is Herrin Reservoir (6 km); the best-known is Crab Orchard Lake (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Herrin

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Herrin. The closest is Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Herrin

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Herrin. The closest is Carterville Veterans Memorial (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Herrin

20 caves within 100 km of Herrin. The closest is Panther Den (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Herrin

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Herrin. The closest is Bjork's Falls (36 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Herrin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Herrin
  2. 5 km Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument · monument, Williamson
  3. 14 km Goddard Chapel · church, Williamson
  4. 17 km Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge · nature spot, Williamson
  5. 10 km Little Grassy Marina · lake, Williamson
  6. 13 km Crab Orchard Lake · lake, Williamson
  7. 12 km Back to Herrin

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    Within 15 km of Herrin

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Herrin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1459Crab Orchard Wildlife Viewing Area (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2846Herrin Reservoir (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1336Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1832Carterville Veterans Memorial (8 km)
    Caves720Panther Den (30 km)
    Waterfalls618Bjork's Falls (36 km)
    Museums617Williamson County Historical Museum (15 km)
    Churches510Goddard Chapel (13 km)
    Parks45Williamson County Fairgrounds (16 km)
    Beaches & coast44Cambria Neck (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Tower Rock (59 km)
    Treks11River to River Segment 3 - Eddyville to U.S. 45 (37 km)

    Herrin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Herrin?

    Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (monument, about 5 km), Crab Orchard Lake (lake, about 12 km), Goddard Chapel (church, about 13 km), Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 18 km), Little Grassy Marina (lake, about 26 km), Lake of Egypt (lake, about 26 km).

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

    106 places on Spotwander: 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 forts & heritage, 7 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Herrin?

    Crab Orchard Wildlife Viewing Area, about 15 km by road; Browning Hill (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Herrin?

    Herrin Reservoir, about 6 km by road; Madison Lake Dam (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Herrin?

    Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, about 5 km by road; Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Herrin?

    Start in Herrin, visit Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, then Goddard Chapel, then Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, then Little Grassy Marina, then Crab Orchard Lake, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Herrin?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Herrin

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