Places to visit near

Paris

Paris is a town in Edgar district, Illinois, United States of about 8,432 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit: 23 churches, 11 forts & heritage and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Church of the Immaculate Conception and Saint Anne Shell Chapel.

39.6112° N, 87.6961° WPop. 8,432

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Within 30 km23 places
Within 50 km70
Must-see41
Notable233
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Paris

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:29 pm

179 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 Paris
  2. Wolf Moundviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Walnut Point State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Lincoln Trail State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Dresser Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Blessed Sacrament Chapelchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Paris
Today’s loopParisStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Paris?

Link Art Gallery (museum, about 1 km), Paris Hospital (Historical Site) (heritage site, about 1 km), Sylvain Park (park, about 1 km), Blessed Sacrament Chapel (church, about 29 km), Church of the Immaculate Conception (church, about 29 km), Saint Anne Shell Chapel (church, about 29 km).

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

70 places on Spotwander: 23 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Paris?

Pleasant Hill Church, about 25 km by road; Bethlehem Church (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Paris?

Paris Hospital (Historical Site), about 1 km by road; Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes (29 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Paris?

Start in Paris, visit Wolf Mound, then Walnut Point State Park, then Lincoln Trail State Park, then Dresser Church, then Blessed Sacrament Chapel, and drive back — about 179 km by road in all.