Marion, IllinoisGoddard ChapelLake of EgyptCrab Orchard LakeEmmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National MonumentCrab Orchard National Wildlife RefugeLake of Egypt
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Marion

Marion is a town in Williamson district, Illinois, United States of about 17,803 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Goddard Chapel, Lake of Egypt and Crab Orchard Lake.

37.7306° N, 88.9331° WPop. 17,803

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km119
Must-see62
Notable195
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Goddard Chapel, church near Marion
Must-see

Goddard Chapel

Church · 2 km

Must-see

Lake of Egypt

Lake · 15 km · Ballard

Must-see

Crab Orchard Lake

Lake · 15 km

Places near Marion by type

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One day from Marion

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:08 pm

75 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 Marion
  2. Lake of Egyptlake · 45 min
  3. Lake of Egyptlake · 45 min
  4. Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Crab Orchard Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monumentmonument · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Marion
Today’s loopMarionStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Marion?

Goddard Chapel (church, about 2 km), Lake of Egypt (lake, about 15 km), Crab Orchard Lake (lake, about 15 km), Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (monument, about 15 km), Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 16 km), Lake of Egypt (lake, about 18 km).

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

119 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 forts & heritage, 9 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Marion?

Crab Orchard Wildlife Viewing Area, about 15 km by road; Cedar Bluff (31 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Marion?

Marion Reservoir, about 8 km by road; Herrin Reservoir (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Marion?

Start in Marion, visit Lake of Egypt, then Lake of Egypt, then Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, then Crab Orchard Lake, then Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.