Places to visit near

Meredosia

Meredosia is a town in Cass district, Illinois, United States of about 1,018 people. Within 50 km by road there are 37 places to visit: 7 forts & heritage, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Meredosia Island, Naples Mound 8 and Lake Jacksonville Dam.

39.8312° N, 90.5596° WPop. 1,018

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Within 30 km17 places
Within 50 km37
Must-see47
Notable224
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Meredosia

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:36 pm

134 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 Meredosia
  2. Naples Archeological Districtheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Naples Mound 8heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Lake Jacksonville Damdam · 45 min
  5. La Grange Locklake · 45 min
  6. Meredosia Islandisland · 45 min
  7. Back in Meredosia
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Meredosia?

Meredosia Island (island, about 8 km), Naples Mound 8 (heritage site, about 21 km), Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 8 km), Naples Archeological District (heritage site, about 14 km), La Grange Lock (lake, about 15 km), Earthen Dam (dam, about 15 km).

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

37 places on Spotwander: 7 forts & heritage, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Meredosia?

Naples Archeological District, about 14 km by road; La Grange Dam (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Meredosia?

Meredosia Island, about 8 km by road; La Grange Lock (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Meredosia?

Start in Meredosia, visit Naples Archeological District, then Naples Mound 8, then Lake Jacksonville Dam, then La Grange Lock, then Meredosia Island, and drive back — about 134 km by road in all.