Crawford district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Oblong

Oblong is a town in Crawford district, Illinois, United States, home to about 1,427 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit — 3 churches, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area (23 km), Crawford County State Fish and Wildlife Area (24 km) and Prairie Ridge State Natural Area (33 km).

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Oblong, Illinois
Oblong, Crawford district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Oblong at a glance

Location
Crawford district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 1,427
Coordinates
39.0020° N, 87.9089° W
Places within 50 km
43 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Oblong

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Churches near Oblong

62 churches within 100 km of Oblong. The closest is Casey Church of Christ (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Oblong

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Oblong. The closest is Athey Lake (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Oblong

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oblong. The closest is Stoner Site (28 km); the best-known is Fort Lamotte (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Oblong

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oblong. The closest is Indian Mound (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Oblong

23 parks within 100 km of Oblong. The closest is Washington Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oblong

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oblong. The closest is Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Oblong

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 150 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oblong
  2. 33 km Prairie Ridge State Natural Area · nature spot, Henderson
  3. 17 km Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area · nature spot, Jasper
  4. 22 km Illinois Oilfield Museum · museum, Crawford
  5. 25 km Crawford County State Fish and Wildlife Area · nature spot, Crawford
  6. 19 km Fort Lamotte · fort, Sullivan
  7. 34 km Back to Oblong

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oblong by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches362Casey Church of Christ (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs844Athey Lake (17 km)
    Forts & heritage836Stoner Site (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints731Indian Mound (32 km)
    Parks723Washington Park (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens419Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area (23 km)
    Museums418Illinois Oilfield Museum (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Eagle Island (36 km)
    Caves12Burrows Cave (42 km)
    Other attractions02S.S. President (70 km)
    Beaches & coast021&9 (79 km)

    Oblong: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oblong?

    Illinois Oilfield Museum (museum, about 1 km), Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 23 km), Crawford County State Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 24 km), Prairie Ridge State Natural Area (nature spot, about 33 km), Fort Lamotte (fort, about 34 km), Athey Lake (lake, about 17 km).

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

    43 places on Spotwander: 3 churches, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Oblong?

    Casey Church of Christ, about 43 km by road; Kingsley Church (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Oblong?

    Athey Lake, about 17 km by road; Allen Lake Dam (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oblong?

    Stoner Site, about 28 km by road; Fort Lamotte (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oblong?

    Start in Oblong, visit Prairie Ridge State Natural Area, then Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Illinois Oilfield Museum, then Crawford County State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Fort Lamotte, and drive back — about 150 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oblong?

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

    Towns near Oblong

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