Places to visit near

Lacon

Lacon is a town in Marshall district, Illinois, United States of about 1,826 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit: 30 churches, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 20 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area, Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge - Cameron Unit and Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge - Billsbach Unit.

41.0248° N, 89.4112° WPop. 1,826

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Within 30 km25 places
Within 50 km120
Must-see50
Notable211
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Lacon

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:09 pm

76 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 Lacon
  2. Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge - Cameron Unitnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Senachwine Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Coal Hollow Parkviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Marshall Siteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Lacon
Today’s loopLaconStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lacon?

Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 7 km), Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge - Cameron Unit (nature spot, about 7 km), Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge - Billsbach Unit (nature spot, about 9 km), Marshall Site (heritage site, about 10 km), Senachwine Lake (lake, about 24 km), Coal Hollow Park (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

120 places on Spotwander: 30 churches, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Lacon?

Chillicothe Bible Church, about 16 km by road; First United Methodist Church (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Lacon?

Lake Wildwood Marina, about 15 km by road; Lake Tanglewood Dam (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lacon?

Start in Lacon, visit Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge - Cameron Unit, then Senachwine Lake, then Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Coal Hollow Park, then Marshall Site, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.