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Posen

Posen is a town in Cook district, Illinois, United States of about 5,992 people. Within 50 km by road there are 277 places to visit: 77 churches, 60 parks and 24 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Gensburg - Markham Prairie Nature Preserve, Former Saint Mary's Catholic Church and Thornton Composite Reservoir.

41.6317° N, 87.6814° WPop. 5,992

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Within 30 km88 places
Within 50 km277
Must-see277
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Posen

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:24 pm

46 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 Posen
  2. Beverly Unitarian Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Palmer Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Thomas J O'Brien Damdam · 45 min
  5. Former Saint Mary's Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Thornton Composite Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  7. Back in Posen
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Posen?

Gensburg - Markham Prairie Nature Preserve (nature spot, about 4 km), Former Saint Mary's Catholic Church (church, about 7 km), Thornton Composite Reservoir (reservoir, about 9 km), Beverly Unitarian Church (church, about 10 km), Palmer Park (park, about 11 km), Palmer Park (nature spot, about 11 km).

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

277 places on Spotwander: 77 churches, 60 parks, 54 other attractions, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Posen?

Former Saint Mary's Catholic Church, about 7 km by road; Beverly Unitarian Church (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Posen?

Palmer Park, about 11 km by road; Trumbull Park (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Posen?

Start in Posen, visit Beverly Unitarian Church, then Palmer Park, then Thomas J O'Brien Dam, then Former Saint Mary's Catholic Church, then Thornton Composite Reservoir, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.