Places to visit near

Sumner

Sumner is a town in Lawrence district, Illinois, United States of about 3,183 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit: 2 churches, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Indiana Military Museum, Francis Vigo and Indiana Territorial Capitol.

38.7170° N, 87.8614° WPop. 3,183

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Within 30 km11 places
Within 50 km54
Must-see28
Notable207
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Sumner

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:51 pm

94 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 Sumner
  2. Lanterman Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Indiana Military Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Kimmell Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Chauncey Marsh Nature Preservepark · 45 min
  6. Red Hillhill · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Sumner
Today’s loopSumnerStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sumner?

Red Hills State Park Lake Dam (hill, about 3 km), Red Hills State Park (hill, about 3 km), Red Hill (hill, about 4 km), Lanterman Park (park, about 11 km), Chauncey Marsh Nature Preserve (park, about 14 km), Indiana Military Museum (museum, about 36 km).

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

54 places on Spotwander: 2 churches, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 forts & heritage, 10 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Sumner?

Basilica of Saint Francis Xavier, about 36 km by road; Indiana Church (46 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Sumner?

Red Hills State Park Lake Dam, about 3 km by road; Mesa Lake Dam (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sumner?

Start in Sumner, visit Lanterman Park, then Indiana Military Museum, then Kimmell Park, then Chauncey Marsh Nature Preserve, then Red Hill, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.