Will district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Limestone

Limestone is a town in Will district, Illinois, United States, home to about 1,563 people. Within 50 km by road there are 11 places to visit — 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 0 churches, 1 parks and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kankakee River State Park (13 km), Gemini Giant (31 km) and Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area (33 km).

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Limestone, Illinois
Limestone, Will district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Limestone at a glance

Location
Will district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 1,563
Coordinates
41.1324° N, 87.9684° W
Places within 50 km
11 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Limestone

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Limestone

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Limestone. The closest is Kankakee River State Park (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Limestone

25 churches within 100 km of Limestone. The closest is Cathedral of Saint Raymond Nonnatus (58 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Limestone

23 parks within 100 km of Limestone. The closest is Channahon Parkway State Park (49 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Limestone

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Limestone. The closest is Monee Reservoir (42 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Limestone

10 museums within 100 km of Limestone. The closest is Joliet Area Historical Society Museum (56 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Limestone

4 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Limestone. The closest is Mosque Foundation (84 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Limestone

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 209 km on the road.

  1. Start in Limestone
  2. 13 km Kankakee River State Park · nature spot, Will
  3. 26 km Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area · nature spot, Grundy
  4. 29 km Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie · nature spot, Will
  5. 37 km Monee Reservoir · reservoir, Lake
  6. 58 km Iroquois County State Wildlife Area · nature spot, Iroquois
  7. 46 km Back to Limestone

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How to reach Limestone

    All places near Limestone by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Limestone by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens425Kankakee River State Park (13 km)
    Churches025Cathedral of Saint Raymond Nonnatus (58 km)
    Parks123Channahon Parkway State Park (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs319Monee Reservoir (42 km)
    Museums010Joliet Area Historical Society Museum (56 km)
    Other attractions19Gemini Giant (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Mosque Foundation (84 km)
    Forts & heritage23Beecher Mausoleum (46 km)
    Beaches & coast02Centennial Beach (91 km)
    Temples01The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago (77 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve (80 km)

    Limestone: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Limestone?

    Kankakee River State Park (nature spot, about 13 km), Gemini Giant (attraction, about 31 km), Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 33 km), Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie (nature spot, about 37 km), Monee Reservoir (reservoir, about 42 km), Iroquois County State Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 46 km).

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

    11 places on Spotwander: 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 park, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 attraction, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Limestone?

    Kankakee River State Park, about 13 km by road; Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Limestone?

    Cathedral of Saint Raymond Nonnatus, about 58 km by road; St. John the Evangelist Parish (65 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Limestone?

    Channahon Parkway State Park, about 49 km by road; William G. Stratton State Park (56 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Limestone?

    Start in Limestone, visit Kankakee River State Park, then Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, then Monee Reservoir, then Iroquois County State Wildlife Area, and drive back — about 209 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Limestone?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Limestone

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