Franklin district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Sesser

Sesser is a town in Franklin district, Illinois, United States, home to about 1,906 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Rend Lake (10 km), Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area (13 km) and Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (18 km).

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Sesser, Illinois
Sesser, Franklin district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sesser at a glance

Location
Franklin district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 1,906
Coordinates
38.0917° N, 89.0503° W
Places within 50 km
49 (7 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 cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Sesser

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sesser: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sesser

55 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sesser. The closest is Valier Lake (7 km); the best-known is Rend Lake (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sesser

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sesser. The closest is Browning Hill (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Sesser

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sesser. The closest is Lincoln School (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sesser

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sesser. The closest is Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Sesser

21 museums within 100 km of Sesser. The closest is West Franklin Historical Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Sesser

16 churches within 100 km of Sesser. The closest is Protection of the Holy Virgin Mary Orthodox Church (30 km); the best-known is Goddard Chapel (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sesser

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

  1. Start in Sesser
  2. 7 km Valier Lake · lake, Franklin
  3. 7 km Browning Hill · hill, Franklin
  4. 12 km Rend Lake · lake, Crittenden
  5. 3 km Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area · nature spot, Franklin
  6. 13 km Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area · lake, Jefferson
  7. 18 km Back to Sesser

Plan a longer trip from Sesser — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Sesser

    All places near Sesser by distance

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    Places near Sesser by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Valier Lake (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Browning Hill (12 km)
    Forts & heritage40Lincoln School (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area (13 km)
    Museums21West Franklin Historical Museum (18 km)
    Churches16Protection of the Holy Virgin Mary Orthodox Church (30 km)
    Caves15Ava Cave (64 km)
    Waterfalls13Kinkaid Lake Spillway Falls (62 km)
    Beaches & coast7North Marcum Beach (12 km)
    Parks7Gun Creek Public Use Area (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2Tower Rock (82 km)
    Temples1Temple Solomon (61 km)
    Treks1River to River Segment 3 - Eddyville to U.S. 45 (71 km)

    Sesser: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sesser?

    Rend Lake (lake, about 10 km), Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area (nature spot, about 13 km), Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (lake, about 18 km), Valier Lake (lake, about 7 km), Browning Hill (hill, about 12 km), North Marcum Beach (beach, about 12 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sesser?

    Valier Lake, about 7 km by road; Rend Lake (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sesser?

    Browning Hill, about 12 km by road; Bluebell Bluff (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sesser?

    Lincoln School, about 19 km by road; Veterans Memorial (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sesser?

    Start in Sesser, visit Valier Lake, then Browning Hill, then Rend Lake, then Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area, then Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sesser?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Sesser

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