Tazewell district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Morton

Morton is a town in Tazewell district, Illinois, United States, home to about 16,306 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 15 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Farm Creek Section (10 km), Fort Creve Coeur Park & Campground (16 km) and Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area (17 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Morton on the map

Morton, Illinois
Morton, Tazewell district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Morton at a glance

Location
Tazewell district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 16,306
Coordinates
40.6128° N, 89.4593° W
Places within 50 km
158 (18 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 churches

Top places to visit near Morton

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

More places near Morton

Things to see near Morton, by type

Forts & heritage near Morton

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Morton. The closest is Farm Creek Section (10 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Illinois →

Churches near Morton

53 churches within 100 km of Morton. The closest is Morton United Community Church (1 km); the best-known is Fort Creve Coeur Park & Campground (16 km). Best time: year-round.

All churches in Illinois →

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Morton

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Morton. The closest is Farmdale Reservoir Recreation Area (9 km); the best-known is Peoria Pool (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Illinois →

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Morton

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Morton. The closest is Fon du Lac Farm Park & Petting Zoo (11 km); the best-known is Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

All wildlife, forests & gardens in Illinois →

Museums near Morton

26 museums within 100 km of Morton. The closest is Tremont History Museum (13 km); the best-known is Peoria Riverfront Museum (17 km). Best time: year-round.

All museums in Illinois →

Parks near Morton

25 parks within 100 km of Morton. The closest is Bunnell Park (5 km); the best-known is Laura Bradley Park (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

All parks in Illinois →

A one-day trip from Morton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Morton
  2. 18 km Peoria Pool · lake, Peoria
  3. 2 km Fort Creve Coeur Park & Campground · fort, Tazewell
  4. 6 km Peoria Riverfront Museum · museum, Peoria
  5. 11 km Farm Creek Section · heritage site, Tazewell
  6. 24 km Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area · nature spot, Tazewell
  7. 17 km Back to Morton

Plan a longer trip from Morton — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Morton

No traveller has reported from around Morton yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Morton

    All places near Morton by distance

    Within 15 km of Morton

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Morton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2866Farm Creek Section (10 km)
    Churches4353Morton United Community Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2536Farmdale Reservoir Recreation Area (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1527Fon du Lac Farm Park & Petting Zoo (11 km)
    Museums1526Tremont History Museum (13 km)
    Parks2025Bunnell Park (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints88Peoria Heights Observation Tower (22 km)
    Other attractions16Peace and Harvest (18 km)
    Temples23Hindu Temple of Central Illinois (24 km)
    Beaches & coast11F.R. Glasener Beach (45 km)

    Morton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Morton?

    Farm Creek Section (heritage site, about 10 km), Fort Creve Coeur Park & Campground (fort, about 16 km), Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 17 km), Peoria Riverfront Museum (museum, about 17 km), Peoria Pool (lake, about 18 km), Pekin Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area (lake, about 19 km).

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

    158 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Morton?

    Farm Creek Section, about 10 km by road; Veterans Memorial (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Morton?

    Morton United Community Church, about 1 km by road; First Mennonite Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Morton?

    Farmdale Reservoir Recreation Area, about 9 km by road; Lake of the Whispering Oaks Dam (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Morton?

    Start in Morton, visit Peoria Pool, then Fort Creve Coeur Park & Campground, then Peoria Riverfront Museum, then Farm Creek Section, then Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Morton?

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

    Towns near Morton

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