Payson, IllinoisRiverview ParkRickey HollowFree Frank McWorter Grave SiteBurton Cave Nature PreserveNew Philadelphia National Historic SiteShuck Island
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Payson

Payson is a town in Adams district, Illinois, United States of about 1,011 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit: 21 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 museums. The must-see places are Riverview Park, Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum and Rickey Hollow.

39.8170° N, 91.2424° WPop. 1,011

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km67
Must-see18
Notable192
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Riverview Park, park near Payson
Must-see

Riverview Park

Park · 19 km · Marion

Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum, museum near Payson
Must-see

Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum

Museum · 19 km · Marion

Must-see

Rickey Hollow

Viewpoint · 25 km · Marion

Places near Payson by type

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One day from Payson

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:18 pm

122 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 Payson
  2. Burton Cave Nature Preservecave · 1 hrs
  3. New Philadelphia National Historic Siteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Free Frank McWorter Grave Sitenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Rickey Hollowviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Riverview Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Payson
Today’s loopPaysonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Payson?

Riverview Park (park, about 19 km), Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum (museum, about 19 km), Rickey Hollow (viewpoint, about 25 km), Free Frank McWorter Grave Site (nature spot, about 27 km), Burton Cave Nature Preserve (cave, about 9 km), New Philadelphia National Historic Site (heritage site, about 35 km).

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

67 places on Spotwander: 21 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 museums, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Payson?

Rockcliffe Mansion, about 20 km by road; Governor John Wood Mansion (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Payson?

Lock No. 21, about 23 km by road; Dam No. 21 (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Payson?

Start in Payson, visit Burton Cave Nature Preserve, then New Philadelphia National Historic Site, then Free Frank McWorter Grave Site, then Rickey Hollow, then Riverview Park, and drive back — about 122 km by road in all.