McDonough district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Macomb

Macomb is a town in McDonough district, Illinois, United States, home to about 18,547 people. Within 50 km by road there are 23 places to visit — 8 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Little Swan Lake (32 km), Weinberg-King State Park (40 km) and Historic Carthage Jail (50 km).

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Macomb, Illinois
Macomb, McDonough district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Macomb at a glance

Location
McDonough district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 18,547
Coordinates
40.4592° N, 90.6718° W
Places within 50 km
23 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Macomb

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Forts & heritage near Macomb

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Macomb. The closest is Abraham Lincoln Plaque (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Macomb

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Macomb. The closest is Argyle Lake Dam (12 km); the best-known is Little Swan Lake (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Macomb

26 museums within 100 km of Macomb. The closest is Western Illinois Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Macomb

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Macomb. The closest is Weinberg-King State Park (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Macomb

18 churches within 100 km of Macomb. The closest is Maple Avenue Christian Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Macomb

9 parks within 100 km of Macomb. The closest is Buster White Park (62 km); the best-known is Crapo Park (63 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Macomb

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Macomb
  2. 1 km Western Illinois Museum · museum, McDonough
  3. 2 km Maple Avenue Christian Church · church, McDonough
  4. 3 km Abraham Lincoln Plaque · heritage site, McDonough
  5. 32 km Little Swan Lake · lake, Des Moines
  6. 32 km Civil War Monument · monument, McDonough
  7. 0 km Back to Macomb

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Macomb by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage867Abraham Lincoln Plaque (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs845Argyle Lake Dam (12 km)
    Museums426Western Illinois Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens121Weinberg-King State Park (40 km)
    Churches118Maple Avenue Christian Church (3 km)
    Parks09Buster White Park (62 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Clay Bank (38 km)
    Beaches & coast02Otter Bay (68 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascade Bridge (64 km)
    Other attractions01ATSF Depot (72 km)
    Caves01Starr's Cave State Preserve (74 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Blackhawk Island (93 km)

    Macomb: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Macomb?

    Abraham Lincoln Plaque (heritage site, about 1 km), Civil War Monument (monument, about 1 km), Western Illinois Museum (museum, about 1 km), Maple Avenue Christian Church (church, about 3 km), Little Swan Lake (lake, about 32 km), Argyle Lake Dam (dam, about 12 km).

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

    23 places on Spotwander: 8 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums, 1 sanctuary, 1 church.

    Which is the nearest fort to Macomb?

    Abraham Lincoln Plaque, about 1 km by road; Civil War Monument (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Macomb?

    Argyle Lake Dam, about 12 km by road; Irish Lake Dam (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Macomb?

    Western Illinois Museum, about 1 km by road; Easley Pioneer Museum (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Macomb?

    Start in Macomb, visit Western Illinois Museum, then Maple Avenue Christian Church, then Abraham Lincoln Plaque, then Little Swan Lake, then Civil War Monument, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Macomb?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Macomb

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