Marion district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Odin

Odin is a town in Marion district, Illinois, United States, home to about 1,040 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage, 7 museums and 6 churches. The must-see places are Raccoon Lake Dam (12 km), South Shore State Park (28 km) and Carlyle Reservoir (28 km).

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Odin, Illinois
Odin, Marion district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Odin at a glance

Location
Marion district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 1,040
Coordinates
38.6173° N, 89.0523° W
Places within 50 km
41 (5 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 museums and churches

Top places to visit near Odin

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Odin

59 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Odin. The closest is Old Reservoir (10 km); the best-known is Raccoon Lake Dam (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Odin

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Odin. The closest is Veterans Memorial (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Odin

24 museums within 100 km of Odin. The closest is Centralia Historical Society (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Odin

20 churches within 100 km of Odin. The closest is Central City Baptist Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Odin

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Odin. The closest is Creeds Hill (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Odin

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Odin. The closest is South Shore State Park (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Odin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Odin
  2. 12 km Raccoon Lake Dam · dam, Marion
  3. 2 km Community Beach Park · beach, Marion
  4. 1 km Old Reservoir · reservoir, Marion
  5. 22 km South Shore State Park · nature spot, Clinton
  6. 11 km Carlyle Reservoir · reservoir, Clinton
  7. 28 km Back to Odin

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How to reach Odin

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Odin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1259Old Reservoir (10 km)
    Forts & heritage528Veterans Memorial (12 km)
    Museums724Centralia Historical Society (16 km)
    Churches620Central City Baptist Church (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints319Creeds Hill (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38South Shore State Park (28 km)
    Parks18Wamac City Park (18 km)
    Beaches & coast35Community Beach Park (10 km)
    Other attractions02Thompson Mill Covered Bridge (93 km)
    Temples11Temple Solomon (15 km)
    Caves01Rock Cave Nature Preserve (73 km)

    Odin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Odin?

    Raccoon Lake Dam (dam, about 12 km), South Shore State Park (nature spot, about 28 km), Carlyle Reservoir (reservoir, about 28 km), Community Beach Park (beach, about 10 km), Old Reservoir (reservoir, about 10 km), Eldon Hazlet State Park (nature spot, about 31 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage, 7 museums, 6 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Odin?

    Old Reservoir, about 10 km by road; Raccoon Lake Dam (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Odin?

    Veterans Memorial, about 12 km by road; 2500 Engine (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Odin?

    Centralia Historical Society, about 16 km by road; Mitchell Museum at Cedarhurst (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Odin?

    Start in Odin, visit Raccoon Lake Dam, then Community Beach Park, then Old Reservoir, then South Shore State Park, then Carlyle Reservoir, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Odin?

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

    Towns near Odin

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