Otter Lake DamNipper Wildlife SanctuaryWaverly LakeLincoln Memorial Garden and TrailsLake SpringfieldHistoric US 66 (IL) (1926-1930)
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Virden

Virden is a town in Macoupin district, Illinois, United States of about 3,407 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit: 54 forts & heritage, 44 parks and 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Otter Lake Dam, Nipper Wildlife Sanctuary and Waverly Lake.

39.5009° N, 89.7679° WPop. 3,407

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Within 30 km15 places
Within 50 km176
Must-see58
Notable189
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Otter Lake Dam

Dam · 20 km

Must-see

Nipper Wildlife Sanctuary

Sanctuary · 22 km · Sangamon

Must-see

Waverly Lake

Lake · 30 km · Morgan

Places near Virden by type

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One day from Virden

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:02 pm

131 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 Virden
  2. Otter Lake Damdam · 45 min
  3. Waverly Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Nipper Wildlife Sanctuarysanctuary · 2 hrs
  5. Lake Springfieldlake · 45 min
  6. Lincoln Memorial Garden and Trailsmonument · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Virden
Today’s loopVirdenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Virden?

Otter Lake Dam (dam, about 20 km), Nipper Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 22 km), Waverly Lake (lake, about 30 km), Lincoln Memorial Garden and Trails (monument, about 33 km), Lake Springfield (lake, about 33 km), Historic US 66 (IL) (1926-1930) (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

176 places on Spotwander: 54 forts & heritage, 44 parks, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 museums, 18 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Virden?

Historic US 66 (IL) (1926-1930), about 13 km by road; Old Route 66 Brick Road Curve (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Virden?

Chatham Community Park, about 24 km by road; Bridgeview Park (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Virden?

Start in Virden, visit Otter Lake Dam, then Waverly Lake, then Nipper Wildlife Sanctuary, then Lake Springfield, then Lincoln Memorial Garden and Trails, and drive back — about 131 km by road in all.