Peru, IllinoisMatthiessen State ParkStarved Rock State ParkLake Depue State Fish and Wildlife AreaFirst Congregational ChurchBuffalo Rock State ParkChrist Family Foursquare Church
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Peru

Peru is a town in LaSalle district, Illinois, United States of about 9,952 people. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit: 19 forts & heritage, 22 churches and 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Matthiessen State Park, Starved Rock State Park and Lake Depue State Fish and Wildlife Area.

41.3275° N, 89.1290° WPop. 9,952

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Within 30 km59 places
Within 50 km101
Must-see57
Notable185
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Matthiessen State Park, nature spot near Peru
Must-see

Matthiessen State Park

Nature spot · 12 km

Starved Rock State Park, nature spot near Peru
Must-see

Starved Rock State Park

Nature spot · 14 km

Must-see

Lake Depue State Fish and Wildlife Area

Lake · 22 km · Bureau

Places near Peru by type

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One day from Peru

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:27 pm

88 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 Peru
  2. Christ Family Foursquare Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Starved Rock State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Buffalo Rock State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Matthiessen State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Lake Depue State Fish and Wildlife Arealake · 45 min
  7. Back in Peru
Today’s loopPeruStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Peru?

Matthiessen State Park (nature spot, about 12 km), Starved Rock State Park (nature spot, about 14 km), First Congregational Church (church, about 1 km), Lake Depue State Fish and Wildlife Area (lake, about 22 km), Buffalo Rock State Park (nature spot, about 22 km), Donnelley State Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 22 km).

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

101 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Peru?

LaSalle Professional Center, about 3 km by road; Plum Island Site (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Peru?

First Congregational Church, about 1 km by road; Church of God (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Peru?

Start in Peru, visit Christ Family Foursquare Church, then Starved Rock State Park, then Buffalo Rock State Park, then Matthiessen State Park, then Lake Depue State Fish and Wildlife Area, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.