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Sidney

Sidney is a town in Champaign district, Illinois, United States of about 1,232 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit: 54 forts & heritage, 46 parks and 23 churches. The must-see places are University of Illinois Arboretum, Lincoln Statue and American Football House.

40.0250° N, 88.0734° WPop. 1,232

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Within 30 km105 places
Within 50 km171
Must-see42
Notable236
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

University of Illinois Arboretum, park near Sidney
Must-see

University of Illinois Arboretum

Park · 18 km

Lincoln Statue, attraction near Sidney
Must-see

Lincoln Statue

Attraction · 18 km

American Football House, attraction near Sidney
Must-see

American Football House

Attraction · 19 km

Places near Sidney by type

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One day from Sidney

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:02 pm

81 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 Sidney
  2. Philo Presbyterian Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Sea History Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Centennial Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Dodds Parkpark · 45 min
  6. University of Illinois Arboretumpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Sidney
Today’s loopSidneyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sidney?

University of Illinois Arboretum (park, about 18 km), American Football House (attraction, about 19 km), Spurlock Museum (museum, about 19 km), McFarland Memorial Bell Tower (monument, about 20 km), Krannert Art Museum (museum, about 20 km), Alma Mater (attraction, about 20 km).

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

171 places on Spotwander: 54 forts & heritage, 46 parks, 23 churches, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Sidney?

Clark School, about 11 km by road; Beginning of the Lincoln Circuit Trail (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Sidney?

Hale Park, about 9 km by road; Meadowbrook Park (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sidney?

Start in Sidney, visit Philo Presbyterian Church, then Sea History Museum, then Centennial Park, then Dodds Park, then University of Illinois Arboretum, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.