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Worden

Worden is a town in Madison district, Illinois, United States of about 1,028 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit: 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 forts & heritage and 14 churches. The must-see places are Dunlap Lake Dam, SIUE Gardens and Bohm Woods Nature Preserve.

38.9314° N, 89.8390° WPop. 1,028

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km127
Must-see102
Notable102
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Dunlap Lake Dam

Dam · 20 km

SIUE Gardens, garden near Worden
Must-see

SIUE Gardens

Garden · 25 km

Must-see

Bohm Woods Nature Preserve

Nature spot · 25 km

Places near Worden by type

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One day from Worden

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:02 pm

81 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 Worden
  2. Lake Meadow Damdam · 45 min
  3. SIUE Gardensgarden · 45 min
  4. Lake Hillcrest Damdam · 45 min
  5. Dunlap Lake Damdam · 45 min
  6. John Slifka Memorial Parkmonument · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Worden
Today’s loopWordenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Worden?

Dunlap Lake Dam (dam, about 20 km), SIUE Gardens (garden, about 25 km), Bohm Woods Nature Preserve (nature spot, about 25 km), Lake Meadow Dam (dam, about 9 km), Lake Hillcrest Dam (dam, about 30 km), John Slifka Memorial Park (monument, about 10 km).

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

127 places on Spotwander: 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 3 parks, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to Worden?

Lake Meadow Dam, about 9 km by road; Holiday Shores Lake Dam (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Worden?

10 Commandments, about 21 km by road; Edwardsville National Bank Clock Tower (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Worden?

Start in Worden, visit Lake Meadow Dam, then SIUE Gardens, then Lake Hillcrest Dam, then Dunlap Lake Dam, then John Slifka Memorial Park, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.