Winnebago district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Roscoe

Roscoe is a town in Winnebago district, Illinois, United States, home to about 10,565 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 39 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 18 museums. The must-see places are Rock Cut State Park (9 km), Logan Museum of Anthropology (12 km) and Blackhawk Farms Raceway (15 km).

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Roscoe, Illinois
Roscoe, Winnebago district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Roscoe at a glance

Location
Winnebago district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 10,565
Coordinates
42.4134° N, 89.0093° W
Places within 50 km
103 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Roscoe

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Churches near Roscoe

47 churches within 100 km of Roscoe. The closest is First Congregational Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Roscoe

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Roscoe. The closest is Plum Grove Nature Preserve (8 km); the best-known is Rock Cut State Park (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Roscoe

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Roscoe. The closest is Pierce Lake Dam (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Roscoe

25 museums within 100 km of Roscoe. The closest is Historic Auto Attractions (7 km); the best-known is Logan Museum of Anthropology (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Roscoe

25 parks within 100 km of Roscoe. The closest is Turtle Creek Park (12 km); the best-known is Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Roscoe

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Roscoe. The closest is Rockton Historic District (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Roscoe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 94 km on the road.

  1. Start in Roscoe
  2. 9 km Rock Cut State Park · nature spot, Winnebago
  3. 11 km Anderson Japanese Gardens · garden, Winnebago
  4. 4 km Beattie Park · nature spot, Winnebago
  5. 27 km Poplar Grove Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum · museum, Boone
  6. 31 km Logan Museum of Anthropology · museum, Winnebago
  7. 12 km Back to Roscoe

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Roscoe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3947First Congregational Church (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1135Plum Grove Nature Preserve (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs528Pierce Lake Dam (9 km)
    Museums1825Historic Auto Attractions (7 km)
    Parks1625Turtle Creek Park (12 km)
    Forts & heritage917Rockton Historic District (9 km)
    Other attractions39Blackhawk Farms Raceway (15 km)
    Beaches & coast12Olson Beach (10 km)
    Waterfalls11East Waterfall - O Taki (18 km)
    Temples01Temple Beth El (99 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Bascom Hill (100 km)

    Roscoe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Roscoe?

    Rock Cut State Park (nature spot, about 9 km), Logan Museum of Anthropology (museum, about 12 km), Blackhawk Farms Raceway (attraction, about 15 km), Anderson Japanese Gardens (garden, about 18 km), Rockmen Guardians (attraction, about 20 km), Beattie Park (nature spot, about 21 km).

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

    103 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 museums, 16 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Roscoe?

    First Congregational Church, about 1 km by road; Rockton United Methodist Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Roscoe?

    Plum Grove Nature Preserve, about 8 km by road; Rock Cut State Park (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Roscoe?

    Pierce Lake Dam, about 9 km by road; 3391 Reservoir (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Roscoe?

    Start in Roscoe, visit Rock Cut State Park, then Anderson Japanese Gardens, then Beattie Park, then Poplar Grove Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum, then Logan Museum of Anthropology, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Roscoe?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Roscoe

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Roscoe’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Roscoe on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.