Cook district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Lyons

Lyons is a town in Cook district, Illinois, United States, home to about 10,722 people. Within 50 km by road there are 281 places to visit — 73 churches, 68 parks, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Chicago Portage National Historic Site (2 km), Marquette and Joliet Explorer Statue (2 km) and Brookfield Zoo (3 km).

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Lyons, Illinois
Lyons, Cook district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lyons at a glance

Location
Cook district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 10,722
Coordinates
41.8134° N, 87.8181° W
Places within 50 km
281 (281 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Lyons

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lyons: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Lyons

73 churches within 100 km of Lyons. The closest is Saint Mary of Czestochowa Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Lyons

68 parks within 100 km of Lyons. The closest is Columbus Park (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lyons

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lyons. The closest is Chicago Portage National Historic Site (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Lyons

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lyons. The closest is West Side Grounds (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Lyons

14 museums within 100 km of Lyons. The closest is Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lyons

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lyons. The closest is Saganashkee Slough (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Lyons

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lyons
  2. 2 km Chicago Portage National Historic Site · nature spot, Cook
  3. 8 km Saint Mary of Czestochowa Church · church, Cook
  4. 6 km Columbus Park · nature spot, Lake
  5. 2 km Oak Park Conservatory · nature spot, Cook
  6. 7 km Brookfield Zoo · nature spot, Lake
  7. 3 km Back to Lyons

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How to reach Lyons

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    Within 15 km of Lyons

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lyons by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7373Saint Mary of Czestochowa Church (8 km)
    Parks6868Columbus Park (10 km)
    Other attractions6262Marquette and Joliet Explorer Statue (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2222Chicago Portage National Historic Site (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1515West Side Grounds (17 km)
    Museums1414Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs88Saganashkee Slough (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs77Mosque Foundation (13 km)
    Temples55Unity Temple (11 km)
    Buddhist sites33Soka Gakkai International Buddhist Center (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Jane Byrne Interchange and BSB (19 km)
    Treks11Pedway (22 km)
    Waterfalls11Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve (22 km)
    Beaches & coast11Chicago Harbor Lighthouse (26 km)

    Lyons: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lyons?

    Chicago Portage National Historic Site (nature spot, about 2 km), Brookfield Zoo (nature spot, about 3 km), Saint Mary of Czestochowa Church (church, about 8 km), Oak Park Conservatory (nature spot, about 9 km), Columbus Park (nature spot, about 10 km), Columbus Park (park, about 10 km).

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

    281 places on Spotwander: 73 churches, 68 parks, 62 other attractions, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Lyons?

    Saint Mary of Czestochowa Church, about 8 km by road; Third Unitarian Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Lyons?

    Columbus Park, about 10 km by road; Shedd Park (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lyons?

    Chicago Portage National Historic Site, about 2 km by road; Brookfield Zoo (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lyons?

    Start in Lyons, visit Chicago Portage National Historic Site, then Saint Mary of Czestochowa Church, then Columbus Park, then Oak Park Conservatory, then Brookfield Zoo, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lyons?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Lyons

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