Places to visit near

Tremont

Tremont is a town in Tazewell district, Illinois, United States of about 2,175 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit: 25 forts & heritage, 37 churches and 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Pekin Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area, Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area and Peoria Pool.

40.5275° N, 89.4926° WPop. 2,175

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Within 30 km87 places
Within 50 km147
Must-see55
Notable198
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Tremont

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:09 pm

86 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 Tremont
  2. Pekin Lake State Fish & Wildlife Arealake · 45 min
  3. Fort Creve Coeur Park & Campgroundfort · 30 min
  4. Peoria Riverfront Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Farm Creek Sectionheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Tremont
Today’s loopTremontStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tremont?

Pekin Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area (lake, about 19 km), Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area (nature spot, about 20 km), Peoria Pool (lake, about 20 km), Fort Creve Coeur Park & Campground (fort, about 20 km), Farm Creek Section (heritage site, about 21 km), Tremont History Museum (museum, about 1 km).

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

147 places on Spotwander: 25 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Tremont?

29th U.S. Colored Infantry Memorial, about 17 km by road; Control Station (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Tremont?

Bethel Lutheran Church, about 9 km by road; Advent Lutheran (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tremont?

Start in Tremont, visit Pekin Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area, then Fort Creve Coeur Park & Campground, then Peoria Riverfront Museum, then Farm Creek Section, then Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.