Randolph district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Steeleville

Steeleville is a town in Randolph district, Illinois, United States, home to about 1,993 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit — 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Randolph County State Recreation Area (10 km), Piney Creek Ravine Nature Preserve (16 km) and Pyramid State Recreation Area (19 km).

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Steeleville, Illinois
Steeleville, Randolph district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Steeleville at a glance

Location
Randolph district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 1,993
Coordinates
38.0073° N, 89.6584° W
Places within 50 km
43 (9 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 Steeleville

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Steeleville

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Steeleville. The closest is Randolph County Lake Dam (16 km); the best-known is Kinkaid Lake (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Steeleville

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Steeleville. The closest is Cleinman Mound (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Steeleville

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Steeleville. The closest is Randolph County State Recreation Area (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Steeleville

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Steeleville. The closest is Tegtmeyer Site (15 km); the best-known is Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Steeleville

17 museums within 100 km of Steeleville. The closest is Brown Memorial Museum (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Steeleville

13 churches within 100 km of Steeleville. The closest is The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Roman Catholic Church (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Steeleville

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 139 km on the road.

  1. Start in Steeleville
  2. 19 km Pyramid State Recreation Area · nature spot, Perry
  3. 23 km Piney Creek Ravine Nature Preserve · nature spot, Randolph
  4. 16 km Randolph County State Recreation Area · nature spot, Randolph
  5. 18 km Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site · fort, Randolph
  6. 29 km Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area · nature spot, Randolph
  7. 34 km Back to Steeleville

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Steeleville by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1144Randolph County Lake Dam (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints236Cleinman Mound (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens731Randolph County State Recreation Area (10 km)
    Forts & heritage723Tegtmeyer Site (15 km)
    Museums917Brown Memorial Museum (17 km)
    Churches213The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Roman Catholic Church (27 km)
    Caves17Ava Cave (25 km)
    Beaches & coast04Cambria Neck (69 km)
    Parks23Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park (41 km)
    Waterfalls22Falls-Shelter Bluff (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Tower Rock (55 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Our Lady of the Snows Shrine (90 km)
    Treks01River to River Segment 3 - Eddyville to U.S. 45 (71 km)
    Other attractions01World's Largest Catsup Bottle (98 km)

    Steeleville: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Steeleville?

    Randolph County State Recreation Area (nature spot, about 10 km), Piney Creek Ravine Nature Preserve (nature spot, about 16 km), Pyramid State Recreation Area (nature spot, about 19 km), Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site (fort, about 28 km), Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 34 km), Kinkaid Lake (lake, about 35 km).

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

    43 places on Spotwander: 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 forts & heritage, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Steeleville?

    Randolph County Lake Dam, about 16 km by road; City Reservoir (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Steeleville?

    Cleinman Mound, about 34 km by road; Abneyville Rock (48 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Steeleville?

    Randolph County State Recreation Area, about 10 km by road; Piney Creek Ravine Nature Preserve (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Steeleville?

    Start in Steeleville, visit Pyramid State Recreation Area, then Piney Creek Ravine Nature Preserve, then Randolph County State Recreation Area, then Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site, then Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area, and drive back — about 139 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Steeleville?

    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 Steeleville

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