Knollwood, IllinoisLambs Farm Petting Zoo and Amusement ParkMiddlefork Savanna Forest PreserveNational Museum of the American SailorIslamic Foundation NorthCuneo Mansion and GardensAdlai E Stevenson Historic Home
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Knollwood

Knollwood is a town in Lake district, Illinois, United States of about 1,747 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit: 21 churches, 25 parks and 19 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lambs Farm Petting Zoo and Amusement Park, Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve and National Museum of the American Sailor.

42.2861° N, 87.8856° WPop. 1,747

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Within 30 km59 places
Within 50 km134
Must-see288
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Lambs Farm Petting Zoo and Amusement Park

Nature spot · 3 km

Must-see

Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve

Nature spot · 4 km

National Museum of the American Sailor, museum near Knollwood
Must-see

National Museum of the American Sailor

Museum · 6 km

Places near Knollwood by type

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One day from Knollwood

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:32 pm

51 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 Knollwood
  2. National Museum of the American Sailormuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Islamic Foundation Northmosque or dargah · 30 min
  4. Cuneo Mansion and Gardensgarden · 45 min
  5. Danny Cunniff Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Middlefork Savanna Forest Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Knollwood
Today’s loopKnollwoodStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Knollwood?

Lambs Farm Petting Zoo and Amusement Park (nature spot, about 3 km), Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve (nature spot, about 4 km), National Museum of the American Sailor (museum, about 6 km), Islamic Foundation North (mosque or dargah, about 6 km), Cuneo Mansion and Gardens (garden, about 8 km), Adlai E Stevenson Historic Home (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

134 places on Spotwander: 21 churches, 25 parks, 27 other attractions, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Knollwood?

New Gracanica Monastery, about 17 km by road; North Suburban Synagogue Beth El (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Knollwood?

Cuneo Mansion and Gardens, about 8 km by road; Danny Cunniff Park (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Knollwood?

Start in Knollwood, visit National Museum of the American Sailor, then Islamic Foundation North, then Cuneo Mansion and Gardens, then Danny Cunniff Park, then Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.