Places to visit near

Mount Prospect

Mount Prospect is a town in Cook district, Illinois, United States of about 54,747 people. Within 50 km by road there are 287 places to visit: 61 churches, 56 parks and 34 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, William Dunton and 1000 Gecs Tree.

42.0664° N, 87.9373° WPop. 54,747

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Within 30 km95 places
Within 50 km287
Must-see287
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Mount Prospect

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:57 pm

48 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 Mount Prospect
  2. Lake Arlington Parklake · 45 min
  3. Kennicott Grovenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupemosque or dargah · 30 min
  5. First Congregational Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Ned Brown Forest Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Mount Prospect
Today’s loopMount ProspectStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mount Prospect?

Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mosque or dargah, about 4 km), William Dunton (attraction, about 5 km), 1000 Gecs Tree (attraction, about 6 km), First Congregational Church (church, about 6 km), Lake Arlington Park (lake, about 7 km), Kennicott Grove (nature spot, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mount Prospect?

287 places on Spotwander: 65 other attractions, 61 churches, 56 parks, 34 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Mount Prospect?

First Congregational Church, about 6 km by road; Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Mount Prospect?

Legoland Discovery Center Chicago, about 11 km by road; Edison Park (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mount Prospect?

Start in Mount Prospect, visit Lake Arlington Park, then Kennicott Grove, then Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, then First Congregational Church, then Ned Brown Forest Preserve, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.