Marion district, Illinois, United States

Places to visit near Wamac

Wamac is a town in Marion district, Illinois, United States, home to about 1,143 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit — 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage, 4 museums and 8 churches. The must-see places are Raccoon Lake Dam (6 km), South Shore State Park (24 km) and Eldon Hazlet State Park (30 km).

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Wamac, Illinois
Wamac, Marion district, Illinois, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wamac at a glance

Location
Marion district, Illinois, United States
Population
about 1,143
Coordinates
38.5089° N, 89.1406° W
Places within 50 km
43 (5 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 forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Wamac

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wamac

56 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wamac. The closest is Raccoon Lake Dam (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Wamac

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wamac. The closest is 2500 Engine (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Wamac

31 museums within 100 km of Wamac. The closest is Centralia Historical Society (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Wamac

22 churches within 100 km of Wamac. The closest is Faith United Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wamac

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wamac. The closest is Creeds Hill (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wamac

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wamac. The closest is South Shore State Park (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Wamac

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wamac
  2. 1 km Wamac City Park · park, Marion
  3. 7 km Raccoon Lake Dam · dam, Marion
  4. 5 km Lutheran Church of the Redeemer · church, Marion
  5. 1 km Demaree United Methodist Church · church, Marion
  6. 1 km Faith United Methodist Church · church, Clinton
  7. 1 km Back to Wamac

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How to reach Wamac

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wamac by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1556Raccoon Lake Dam (6 km)
    Forts & heritage7342500 Engine (3 km)
    Museums431Centralia Historical Society (2 km)
    Churches822Faith United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints318Creeds Hill (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens211South Shore State Park (24 km)
    Parks18Wamac City Park (1 km)
    Beaches & coast25Community Beach Park (8 km)
    Temples11Temple Solomon (3 km)
    Other attractions01World's Largest Catsup Bottle (94 km)
    Caves01Rock Cave Nature Preserve (91 km)

    Wamac: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wamac?

    Raccoon Lake Dam (dam, about 6 km), Faith United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Wamac City Park (park, about 1 km), Demaree United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Lutheran Church of the Redeemer (church, about 2 km), Centralia Historical Society (museum, about 2 km).

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

    43 places on Spotwander: 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 8 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Wamac?

    Raccoon Lake Dam, about 6 km by road; Old Reservoir (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wamac?

    2500 Engine, about 3 km by road; Cardinal Point Witness Corner (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Wamac?

    Centralia Historical Society, about 2 km by road; Mitchell Museum at Cedarhurst (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wamac?

    Start in Wamac, visit Wamac City Park, then Raccoon Lake Dam, then Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, then Demaree United Methodist Church, then Faith United Methodist Church, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wamac?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Wamac

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