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Rochelle

Rochelle is a town in Ogle district, Illinois, United States of about 9,309 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit: 36 churches, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens and 21 museums. The must-see places are Rochelle Railroad Park, Stillman's and Chana School House.

41.9239° N, 89.0687° WPop. 9,309

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km110
Must-see78
Notable134
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Rochelle

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:33 pm

102 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 Rochelle
  2. Stillman'sheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Chana School Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Lowden-Miller State Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Nachusa Grasslandsnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Franklin Creek State Natural Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Rochelle
Today’s loopRochelleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rochelle?

Rochelle Railroad Park (park, about 1 km), Flagg Township Museum (museum, about 1 km), Historic Standard Oil (heritage site, about 1 km), First Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), First United Presbyterian Church (church, about 2 km), Lake Lida (lake, about 3 km).

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

110 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 museums, 17 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Rochelle?

First Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; First United Presbyterian Church (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Rochelle?

Nachusa Grasslands, about 29 km by road; Franklin Creek State Natural Area (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rochelle?

Start in Rochelle, visit Stillman's, then Chana School House, then Lowden-Miller State Forest, then Nachusa Grasslands, then Franklin Creek State Natural Area, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.