Riverton, IllinoisCarpenter ParkMargery Adams Wildlife SanctuaryIllinois State FairgroundsEdwards Place Historic HomeTaylor ApartmentsHenson Robinson Zoo
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Riverton

Riverton is a town in Sangamon district, Illinois, United States of about 3,462 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit: 63 forts & heritage, 51 parks and 21 museums. The must-see places are Carpenter Park, Margery Adams Wildlife Sanctuary and Illinois State Fairgrounds.

39.8442° N, 89.5395° WPop. 3,462

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Within 30 km161 places
Within 50 km193
Must-see56
Notable195
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Carpenter Park, nature spot near Riverton
Must-see

Carpenter Park

Nature spot · 10 km

Must-see

Margery Adams Wildlife Sanctuary

Sanctuary · 10 km

Must-see

Illinois State Fairgrounds

Park · 11 km

Places near Riverton by type

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One day from Riverton

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:20 pm

53 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 Riverton
  2. Carpenter Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Illinois State Fairgroundspark · 45 min
  4. Illinois State Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Margery Adams Wildlife Sanctuarysanctuary · 2 hrs
  6. Henson Robinson Zoonature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Riverton
Today’s loopRivertonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Riverton?

Carpenter Park (nature spot, about 10 km), Margery Adams Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 10 km), Illinois State Fairgrounds (park, about 11 km), Edwards Place Historic Home (heritage site, about 13 km), Lincoln Tomb (tomb, about 13 km), Lincoln's Home (nature spot, about 13 km).

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

193 places on Spotwander: 63 forts & heritage, 51 parks, 21 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Riverton?

Clear Lake Veterans Memorial, about 1 km by road; Camp Butler National Cemetery (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Riverton?

Veterans Memorial Park, about 1 km by road; Center Park (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Riverton?

Start in Riverton, visit Carpenter Park, then Illinois State Fairgrounds, then Illinois State Museum, then Margery Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, then Henson Robinson Zoo, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.