Saline County State Fish and Wildlife AreaWelborn Village Archeological SiteGarden of the Gods WildernessFresh Water LakeShawneetown BankEagle Number 1 Fresh Water Lake
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Shawneetown

Shawneetown is a town in Gallatin district, Illinois, United States of about 1,164 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage and 3 churches. The must-see places are Saline County State Fish and Wildlife Area, Welborn Village Archeological Site and Garden of the Gods Wilderness.

37.7131° N, 88.1867° WPop. 1,164

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Within 30 km56 places
Within 50 km110
Must-see56
Notable207
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Saline County State Fish and Wildlife Area

Nature spot · 21 km · Union

Welborn Village Archeological Site, heritage site near Shawneetown
Must-see

Welborn Village Archeological Site

Heritage site · 25 km · Union

Garden of the Gods Wilderness, garden near Shawneetown
Must-see

Garden of the Gods Wilderness

Garden · 28 km · Saline

Places near Shawneetown by type

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One day from Shawneetown

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:53 pm

95 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 Shawneetown
  2. Shawneetown Bankheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Welborn Village Archeological Siteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Fresh Water Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Saline County State Fish and Wildlife Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Eagle Number 1 Fresh Water Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Shawneetown
Today’s loopShawneetownStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shawneetown?

Saline County State Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 21 km), Welborn Village Archeological Site (heritage site, about 25 km), Fresh Water Lake (lake, about 5 km), Shawneetown Bank (heritage site, about 6 km), John Marshall House Museum (museum, about 6 km), Eagle Number 1 Fresh Water Lake (lake, about 7 km).

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

110 places on Spotwander: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Shawneetown?

Bald Hill, about 15 km by road; Clayton Hollow (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Shawneetown?

Shawneetown Bank, about 6 km by road; Illinois Salines (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shawneetown?

Start in Shawneetown, visit Shawneetown Bank, then Welborn Village Archeological Site, then Fresh Water Lake, then Saline County State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Eagle Number 1 Fresh Water Lake, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.