Sangchris Lake DamLincoln Memorial Garden and TrailsLake SpringfieldHenson Robinson ZooHistoric US 66 (IL) (1930-1940)Nipper Wildlife Sanctuary
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Pawnee

Pawnee is a town in Sangamon district, Illinois, United States of about 2,713 people. Within 50 km by road there are 180 places to visit: 59 forts & heritage, 48 parks and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Sangchris Lake Dam, Lincoln Memorial Garden and Trails and Lake Springfield.

39.5917° N, 89.5804° WPop. 2,713

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Within 30 km114 places
Within 50 km180
Must-see53
Notable201
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Sangchris Lake Dam

Dam · 14 km

Lincoln Memorial Garden and Trails, monument near Pawnee
Must-see

Lincoln Memorial Garden and Trails

Monument · 15 km

Lake Springfield, lake near Pawnee
Must-see

Lake Springfield

Lake · 18 km

Places near Pawnee by type

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One day from Pawnee

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:53 pm

55 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 Pawnee
  2. Historic US 66 (IL) (1930-1940)heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Sangchris Lake Damdam · 45 min
  4. Henson Robinson Zoonature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Lake Springfieldlake · 45 min
  6. Lincoln Memorial Garden and Trailsmonument · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Pawnee
Today’s loopPawneeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pawnee?

Sangchris Lake Dam (dam, about 14 km), Lincoln Memorial Garden and Trails (monument, about 15 km), Lake Springfield (lake, about 18 km), Henson Robinson Zoo (nature spot, about 19 km), Southwind Park (park, about 21 km), Historic US 66 (IL) (1930-1940) (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

180 places on Spotwander: 59 forts & heritage, 48 parks, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 museums, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Pawnee?

Historic US 66 (IL) (1930-1940), about 4 km by road; Brunk Farmstead (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Pawnee?

Bridgeview Park, about 15 km by road; Marine Point Park (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pawnee?

Start in Pawnee, visit Historic US 66 (IL) (1930-1940), then Sangchris Lake Dam, then Henson Robinson Zoo, then Lake Springfield, then Lincoln Memorial Garden and Trails, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.