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Places near Philo by type
All 274 places by distance →One day from Philo
5 stops, one loop, back by 2:03 pm
72 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave Philo
- Prairie Parkpark · 45 min
- University of Illinois Arboretumpark · 45 min
- Dodds Parkpark · 45 min
- Centennial Parkpark · 45 min
- Sea History Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
- Back in Philo
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near Philo?
University of Illinois Arboretum (park, about 13 km), McFarland Memorial Bell Tower (monument, about 15 km), Krannert Art Museum (museum, about 15 km), Spurlock Museum (museum, about 15 km), American Football House (attraction, about 16 km), Alma Mater (attraction, about 16 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Philo?
153 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 39 parks, 25 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 museums.
Which is the nearest fort to Philo?
The Garvey House, about 13 km by road; Dairy Experimental Round Barns (14 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Philo?
Hale Park, about 1 km by road; Meadowbrook Park (11 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Philo?
Start in Philo, visit Prairie Park, then University of Illinois Arboretum, then Dodds Park, then Centennial Park, then Sea History Museum, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.