Fort Daniel Conservation AreaScovill ParkLake DecaturRock Springs Conservation AreaSpitler Woods State Natural AreaLincoln Trail Homestead State Park
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Mount Zion

Mount Zion is a town in Macon district, Illinois, United States of about 5,862 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit: 11 forts & heritage, 2 parks and 10 museums. The must-see places are Fort Daniel Conservation Area, Scovill Park and Lake Decatur.

39.7714° N, 88.8742° WPop. 5,862

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Within 30 km34 places
Within 50 km52
Must-see72
Notable207
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Fort Daniel Conservation Area

Fort · 5 km

Must-see

Scovill Park

Park · 9 km

Must-see

Lake Decatur

Lake · 12 km

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One day from Mount Zion

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:45 pm

70 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 Zion
  2. Fort Daniel Conservation Areafort · 1.5 hrs
  3. Lake Decaturlake · 45 min
  4. Scovill Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Rock Springs Conservation Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Lincoln Trail Homestead State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Mount Zion
Today’s loopMount ZionStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mount Zion?

Fort Daniel Conservation Area (fort, about 5 km), Scovill Park (park, about 9 km), Lake Decatur (lake, about 12 km), Rock Springs Conservation Area (nature spot, about 17 km), Spitler Woods State Natural Area (nature spot, about 2 km), Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park (nature spot, about 25 km).

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

52 places on Spotwander: 11 forts & heritage, 2 parks, 10 museums, 8 churches, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Mount Zion?

Fort Daniel Conservation Area, about 5 km by road; A.E. Staley Pump House (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Mount Zion?

Scovill Park, about 9 km by road; Faries Park (13 km) is next.

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

Start in Mount Zion, visit Fort Daniel Conservation Area, then Lake Decatur, then Scovill Park, then Rock Springs Conservation Area, then Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.