Places to visit near

Lockport

Lockport is a town in Will district, Illinois, United States of about 25,175 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit: 12 churches, 13 parks and 19 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Gaylord Building, Illinois Waterway and Lockport Powerhouse.

41.5895° N, 88.0578° WPop. 25,175

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Within 30 km19 places
Within 50 km78
Must-see282
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Lockport

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:11 pm

67 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 Lockport
  2. The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicagotemple · 45 min
  3. Waterfall Glen Forest Preservewaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Whalon Lake Parklake · 45 min
  5. Isle La Cache Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Cathedral of Saint Raymond Nonnatuschurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Lockport
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lockport?

Gaylord Building (museum, about 1 km), Illinois Waterway (lake, about 3 km), Lockport Powerhouse (lake, about 4 km), Isle La Cache Museum (museum, about 7 km), Cathedral of Saint Raymond Nonnatus (church, about 9 km), Joliet Area Historical Society Museum (museum, about 9 km).

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

78 places on Spotwander: 12 churches, 13 parks, 5 other attractions, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Lockport?

Cathedral of Saint Raymond Nonnatus, about 9 km by road; Saint James at Sag Bridge Catholic Church (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Lockport?

Commissioners Park, about 21 km by road; Red Gate Woods (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lockport?

Start in Lockport, visit The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago, then Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, then Whalon Lake Park, then Isle La Cache Museum, then Cathedral of Saint Raymond Nonnatus, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.