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Newark

Newark is a town in Kendall district, Illinois, United States of about 1,025 people. Within 50 km by road there are 19 places to visit: 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 parks and 2 churches. The must-see places are Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area, Farnsworth House and Gebhard Woods State Park.

41.5370° N, 88.5834° WPop. 1,025

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Within 30 km3 places
Within 50 km19
Must-see125
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area, nature spot near Newark
Must-see

Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area

Nature spot · 14 km

Farnsworth House, nature spot near Newark
Must-see

Farnsworth House

Nature spot · 14 km

Gebhard Woods State Park, park near Newark
Must-see

Gebhard Woods State Park

Park · 29 km · Grundy

Places near Newark by type

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One day from Newark

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:47 pm

141 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 Newark
  2. Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Arealake · 45 min
  4. Gebhard Woods State Parkpark · 45 min
  5. LaSalle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Arealake · 45 min
  6. Illini State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Newark
Today’s loopNewarkStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Newark?

Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 14 km), Farnsworth House (nature spot, about 14 km), Gebhard Woods State Park (park, about 29 km), William G. Stratton State Park (park, about 31 km), Illini State Park (nature spot, about 34 km), Volvo Island (island, about 34 km).

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

19 places on Spotwander: 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 parks, 2 churches, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 attraction.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Newark?

Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area, about 14 km by road; Farnsworth House (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Newark?

Gebhard Woods State Park, about 29 km by road; William G. Stratton State Park (31 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Newark?

Start in Newark, visit Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Gebhard Woods State Park, then LaSalle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Illini State Park, and drive back — about 141 km by road in all.