Lake Depue State Fish and Wildlife AreaMatthiessen State ParkImmaculate Conception Roman Catholic ChurchStarved Rock State ParkFox Run State Conservation AreaSenachwine Lake
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Spring Valley

Spring Valley is a town in Bureau district, Illinois, United States of about 5,314 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit: 20 churches, 17 forts & heritage and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lake Depue State Fish and Wildlife Area, Donnelley State Fish and Wildlife Area and Matthiessen State Park.

41.3275° N, 89.1998° WPop. 5,314

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Within 30 km55 places
Within 50 km90
Must-see58
Notable185
Best timeOctober to February

Start here

The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Lake Depue State Fish and Wildlife Area

Lake · 14 km

Must-see

Donnelley State Fish and Wildlife Area

Nature spot · 15 km · Putnam

Matthiessen State Park, nature spot near Spring Valley
Must-see

Matthiessen State Park

Nature spot · 19 km · LaSalle

Places near Spring Valley by type

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One day from Spring Valley

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:50 pm

93 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 Spring Valley
  2. Clark Islandisland · 1 hrs
  3. Lake Depue State Fish and Wildlife Arealake · 45 min
  4. Senachwine Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Matthiessen State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Starved Rock State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Spring Valley
Today’s loopSpring ValleyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Spring Valley?

Lake Depue State Fish and Wildlife Area (lake, about 14 km), Donnelley State Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 15 km), Matthiessen State Park (nature spot, about 19 km), Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Starved Rock State Park (nature spot, about 21 km), Fox Run State Conservation Area (park, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Spring Valley?

90 places on Spotwander: 20 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Spring Valley?

Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; First Congregational Church (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Spring Valley?

LaSalle Professional Center, about 11 km by road; Cherry Mine Disaster Memorial (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Spring Valley?

Start in Spring Valley, visit Clark Island, then Lake Depue State Fish and Wildlife Area, then Senachwine Lake, then Matthiessen State Park, then Starved Rock State Park, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.