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Places near Zion by type
All 289 places by distance →One day from Zion
5 stops, one loop, back by 2:24 pm
66 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave Zion
- Bowen Parknature spot · 2 hrs
- Islamic Foundation Northmosque or dargah · 30 min
- Mardi Gras Hangovertemple · 45 min
- Bristol Renaissance Fairepark · 45 min
- North Point Marinapark · 45 min
- Back in Zion
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near Zion?
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (beach, about 2 km), Illinois Beach State Park (beach, about 4 km), North Point Marina (park, about 6 km), Bowen Park (nature spot, about 8 km), Waukegan Harbor, South Harbor (attraction, about 12 km), Bristol Renaissance Faire (park, about 15 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Zion?
76 places on Spotwander: 7 churches, 9 parks, 12 other attractions, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs.
Which is the nearest church to Zion?
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, about 19 km by road; Bradford Community Church (19 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Zion?
North Point Marina, about 6 km by road; Bristol Renaissance Faire (15 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Zion?
Start in Zion, visit Bowen Park, then Islamic Foundation North, then Mardi Gras Hangover, then Bristol Renaissance Faire, then North Point Marina, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.