Cook district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Stickney

Stickney is a town in Cook district, Illinois, United States, home to about 6,786 people. Within 50 km by road there are 281 places to visit — 78 churches, 67 parks, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Marquette and Joliet Explorer Statue (3 km), Chicago Portage National Historic Site (3 km) and Saint Mary of Czestochowa Church (4 km).

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Stickney, Illinois
Stickney, Cook district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Stickney at a glance

Location
Cook district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 6,786
Coordinates
41.8214° N, 87.7828° W
Places within 50 km
281 (281 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Stickney

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Stickney: 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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Churches near Stickney

78 churches within 100 km of Stickney. The closest is Saint Mary of Czestochowa Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Stickney

67 parks within 100 km of Stickney. The closest is Columbus Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stickney

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Stickney. The closest is Chicago Portage National Historic Site (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Stickney

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stickney. The closest is West Side Grounds (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Stickney

14 museums within 100 km of Stickney. The closest is Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Stickney

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Stickney. The closest is Rosenberg Fountain (Hebe) (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Stickney

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stickney
  2. 3 km Chicago Portage National Historic Site · nature spot, Cook
  3. 5 km Brookfield Zoo · nature spot, Lake
  4. 7 km Oak Park Conservatory · nature spot, Cook
  5. 2 km Columbus Park · park, Cook
  6. 5 km Saint Mary of Czestochowa Church · church, Cook
  7. 4 km Back to Stickney

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How to reach Stickney

    All places near Stickney by distance

    Within 15 km of Stickney

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stickney by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7878Saint Mary of Czestochowa Church (4 km)
    Parks6767Columbus Park (7 km)
    Other attractions6464Marquette and Joliet Explorer Statue (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2020Chicago Portage National Historic Site (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1515West Side Grounds (13 km)
    Museums1414Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs77Rosenberg Fountain (Hebe) (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs55Mosque Foundation (14 km)
    Temples44Unity Temple (9 km)
    Buddhist sites33Soka Gakkai International Buddhist Center (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Jane Byrne Interchange and BSB (15 km)
    Treks11Pedway (18 km)
    Beaches & coast11Chicago Harbor Lighthouse (22 km)
    Waterfalls11Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve (25 km)

    Stickney: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stickney?

    Chicago Portage National Historic Site (nature spot, about 3 km), Saint Mary of Czestochowa Church (church, about 4 km), Brookfield Zoo (nature spot, about 5 km), Oak Park Conservatory (nature spot, about 7 km), Columbus Park (park, about 7 km), Columbus Park (nature spot, about 7 km).

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

    281 places on Spotwander: 78 churches, 67 parks, 64 other attractions, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Stickney?

    Saint Mary of Czestochowa Church, about 4 km by road; Third Unitarian Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Stickney?

    Columbus Park, about 7 km by road; Shedd Park (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Stickney?

    Chicago Portage National Historic Site, about 3 km by road; Brookfield Zoo (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stickney?

    Start in Stickney, visit Chicago Portage National Historic Site, then Brookfield Zoo, then Oak Park Conservatory, then Columbus Park, then Saint Mary of Czestochowa Church, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stickney?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Stickney

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