Best points of interest near Chatham
72 points of interest · 72 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best points of interest near Chatham, Illinois — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 72 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
8.9 mi away
Lincoln Home National Historic Site preserves the Springfield, Illinois residence where Abraham Lincoln lived before his presidency. Operated by the National Park Service, the…
Why 90: protected / landmark status
90Elite
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#2
Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center
7.8 mi away
The Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center near Springfield provides access to research materials and collections by appointment. Visitors can explore the library…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#3
Illinois State Museum
8.6 mi away
The Illinois State Museum is located in Springfield, Illinois, and offers visitors exhibits on the state's natural history, art, and culture. Open Monday through Saturday from 9…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#4
Illinois State Capitol
8.7 mi away
The Illinois State Capitol is a historic site located in Springfield, Illinois, at an elevation of 590 feet. This government building serves as the seat of the Illinois state…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#5
Old State Capitol
9.0 mi away
The Old State Capitol is a museum located in Springfield, Illinois. Housed in a historic building, it offers visitors insight into the state's governmental history. The site…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#6
Illinois State Military Museum
10.0 mi away
The Illinois State Military Museum is located near Springfield, Illinois, and features exhibits related to military history. Open afternoons from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., the museum is…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#7
Caldwell Farmstead
1.6 mi away
The Caldwell Farmstead is a historic farmhouse located on Illinois Route 4 north of Chatham, Sangamon County, Illinois. The two-story Towered Italianate house was built in 1876…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#8
Rotary Sundial
4.7 mi away
Rotary Sundial is an attraction located near Springfield, Illinois. This sundial serves as a notable landmark in the area, offering visitors an opportunity to observe a functional…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#9
Selvaggio Historic Arches
4.7 mi away
Selvaggio Historic Arches is an attraction located near Springfield, Illinois. Visitors to this site can explore historic stone arches in the central Illinois landscape.
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#10
Strawbridge-Shepherd House
5.9 mi away
The Strawbridge-Shepherd House is a historic site located near Springfield, Illinois. Visitors to this preserved structure can explore an important part of the region's…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#11
Lincoln Memorial Garden and Trails
6.0 mi away
The Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden, commonly known and referred to as the Lincoln Memorial Garden, is a self-governing 100-acre (0.4 km2) woodland and prairie garden owned by the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#12
Trutter Museum
6.0 mi away
The Trutter Museum is located near Springfield, Illinois. Visitors to this museum can learn more by visiting the LLC Foundation's website. The facility serves as a cultural and…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#13
Lauterbach Man Statue
6.1 mi away
The Lauterbach Man Statue is an attraction located near Springfield, Illinois. Visitors to the area will find this statue, which serves as a point of interest for those exploring…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
Points of Interest near Chatham
The Chatham area has 72 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best points of interest near Chatham
How are these points of interest ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
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