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La Salle

La Salle is a town in LaSalle district, Illinois, United States of about 9,609 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit: 19 forts & heritage, 22 churches and 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Matthiessen State Park, Starved Rock State Park and Buffalo Rock State Park.

41.3334° N, 89.0918° WPop. 9,609

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Within 30 km62 places
Within 50 km102
Must-see59
Notable184
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from La Salle

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:57 pm

88 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 La Salle
  2. Starved Rock Nature Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Starved Rock State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Buffalo Rock State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Matthiessen State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Lake Depue State Fish and Wildlife Arealake · 45 min
  7. Back in La Salle
Today’s loopLa SalleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near La Salle?

Matthiessen State Park (nature spot, about 10 km), Starved Rock State Park (nature spot, about 10 km), Buffalo Rock State Park (nature spot, about 18 km), Christ Family Foursquare Church (church, about 1 km), LaSalle Professional Center (heritage site, about 1 km), Church of God (church, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of La Salle?

102 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to La Salle?

LaSalle Professional Center, about 1 km by road; Plum Island Site (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to La Salle?

Christ Family Foursquare Church, about 1 km by road; Church of God (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from La Salle?

Start in La Salle, visit Starved Rock Nature Preserve, then Starved Rock State Park, then Buffalo Rock State Park, then Matthiessen State Park, then Lake Depue State Fish and Wildlife Area, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.