Places to visit near

Morrison

Morrison is a town in Whiteside district, Illinois, United States of about 4,145 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit: 39 churches, 29 forts & heritage and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lake Carlton Dam, Morrison-Rockwood State Park and Prophetstown State Park.

41.8098° N, 89.9651° WPop. 4,145

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Within 30 km69 places
Within 50 km114
Must-see70
Notable178
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Morrison

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:51 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 Morrison
  2. Lake Carlton Damdam · 45 min
  3. Van Allen Buildingnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Albany Mounds State Historic Siteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Prophetstown State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Dillon Home Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Morrison
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Morrison?

Lake Carlton Dam (dam, about 5 km), Morrison-Rockwood State Park (park, about 5 km), Prophetstown State Park (nature spot, about 19 km), Morrison's Heritage Museum (museum, about 1 km), First Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Morrison Brethren in Christ Church (church, about 1 km).

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

114 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 museums, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Morrison?

First Presbyterian Church, about 1 km by road; Morrison Brethren in Christ Church (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Morrison?

Annan Mill, about 2 km by road; Appel Mill (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Morrison?

Start in Morrison, visit Lake Carlton Dam, then Van Allen Building, then Albany Mounds State Historic Site, then Prophetstown State Park, then Dillon Home Museum, and drive back — about 134 km by road in all.