Jerome, IllinoisRees Memorial CarillonIllinois State MuseumSouthwind ParkIllinois Korean War MemorialMargery Adams Wildlife SanctuaryIllinois State Fairgrounds
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Jerome

Jerome is a town in Sangamon district, Illinois, United States of about 1,651 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit: 61 forts & heritage, 49 parks and 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Rees Memorial Carillon, Washington Park and Taylor Apartments.

39.7675° N, 89.6807° WPop. 1,651

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Within 30 km167 places
Within 50 km181
Must-see54
Notable205
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Rees Memorial Carillon, monument near Jerome
Must-see

Rees Memorial Carillon

Monument · 3 km

Washington Park, nature spot near Jerome
Must-see

Washington Park

Nature spot · 3 km

Taylor Apartments, heritage site near Jerome
Must-see

Taylor Apartments

Heritage site · 4 km

Places near Jerome by type

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One day from Jerome

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:42 pm

38 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 Jerome
  2. Southwind Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Henson Robinson Zoonature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Margery Adams Wildlife Sanctuarysanctuary · 2 hrs
  5. Illinois Korean War Memorialmonument · 1.5 hrs
  6. Taylor Apartmentsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Jerome
Today’s loopJeromeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Jerome?

Rees Memorial Carillon (monument, about 3 km), Washington Park (nature spot, about 3 km), Taylor Apartments (heritage site, about 4 km), Illinois State Museum (museum, about 5 km), Vachel Lindsay House (heritage site, about 5 km), Governor's Mansion (attraction, about 5 km).

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

181 places on Spotwander: 61 forts & heritage, 49 parks, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 museums, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Jerome?

Alvin S. Keys House, about 2 km by road; Dr. Charles Compton House (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Jerome?

Westchester Park, about 2 km by road; Patrick J. Cadigan Park (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Jerome?

Start in Jerome, visit Southwind Park, then Henson Robinson Zoo, then Margery Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, then Illinois Korean War Memorial, then Taylor Apartments, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.