Marion district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Sandoval

Sandoval is a town in Marion district, Illinois, United States, home to about 1,230 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 forts & heritage, 12 museums and 9 churches. The must-see places are Raccoon Lake Dam (10 km), South Shore State Park (21 km) and Carlyle Reservoir (22 km).

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Sandoval, Illinois
Sandoval, Marion district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sandoval at a glance

Location
Marion district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 1,230
Coordinates
38.6156° N, 89.1142° W
Places within 50 km
54 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Sandoval

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sandoval

62 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sandoval. The closest is C B and Q Railroad Reservoir Dam (7 km); the best-known is Raccoon Lake Dam (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Sandoval

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sandoval. The closest is 2500 Engine (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Sandoval

31 museums within 100 km of Sandoval. The closest is Centralia Historical Society (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Sandoval

22 churches within 100 km of Sandoval. The closest is Central City Baptist Church (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sandoval

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sandoval. The closest is Creeds Hill (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Sandoval

9 parks within 100 km of Sandoval. The closest is Wamac City Park (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Sandoval

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sandoval
  2. 10 km Raccoon Lake Dam · dam, Marion
  3. 5 km C B and Q Railroad Reservoir Dam · dam, Clinton
  4. 19 km South Shore State Park · nature spot, Clinton
  5. 6 km Eldon Hazlet State Park · nature spot, Clinton
  6. 8 km Carlyle Reservoir · reservoir, Clinton
  7. 22 km Back to Sandoval

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    Places near Sandoval by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1262C B and Q Railroad Reservoir Dam (7 km)
    Forts & heritage10332500 Engine (13 km)
    Museums1231Centralia Historical Society (13 km)
    Churches922Central City Baptist Church (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints318Creeds Hill (20 km)
    Parks19Wamac City Park (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38South Shore State Park (21 km)
    Beaches & coast36Community Beach Park (8 km)
    Other attractions02World's Largest Catsup Bottle (94 km)
    Temples11Temple Solomon (13 km)
    Caves01Rock Cave Nature Preserve (76 km)

    Sandoval: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sandoval?

    Raccoon Lake Dam (dam, about 10 km), South Shore State Park (nature spot, about 21 km), Carlyle Reservoir (reservoir, about 22 km), Eldon Hazlet State Park (nature spot, about 24 km), C B and Q Railroad Reservoir Dam (dam, about 7 km), Old Reservoir (reservoir, about 7 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 forts & heritage, 12 museums, 9 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sandoval?

    C B and Q Railroad Reservoir Dam, about 7 km by road; Old Reservoir (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sandoval?

    2500 Engine, about 13 km by road; Veterans Memorial (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Sandoval?

    Centralia Historical Society, about 13 km by road; Mitchell Museum at Cedarhurst (45 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sandoval?

    Start in Sandoval, visit Raccoon Lake Dam, then C B and Q Railroad Reservoir Dam, then South Shore State Park, then Eldon Hazlet State Park, then Carlyle Reservoir, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sandoval?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Sandoval

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