Discover Mahomet
22 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Lake of the Woods/Mabery Gelvin Botanical Gardens
A charming location featuring a red bridge, koi pond, and various gardens. It offers a serene and picturesque setting for photography.
Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden
A part of Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, this garden is renowned for its diverse flora and picturesque landmarks, including a charming red bridge and a tranquil koi fish pond. It's an ideal location for capturing romantic and serene moments.
Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve
Located in Mahomet, Illinois, this preserve offers a variety of photography opportunities with its rolling wooded area, Lake of the Woods Golf Course, and diverse wildflowers. It features the Museum of the Grand Prairie and Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden, providing architecture, agriculture, and natural beauty for photographers.
Museum of the Grand Prairie
Located within Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, this museum showcases 19th- and early 20th-century life in East Central Illinois. It offers architectural and historical photography opportunities with its two floors of exhibits.
Lake of the Woods Golf Course
A scenic golf course situated within the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, offering picturesque views of rolling hills and natural landscapes, ideal for capturing sports and nature photography.
Mahomet Creek
A small waterway that flows through Mahomet, providing opportunities for waterscape and nature photography.
Mahomet Village Hall
The local government building of Mahomet, offering some architectural photography opportunities with its civic design.
Mahomet Downtown Area
The central business district of Mahomet, featuring local shops and eateries. It offers opportunities for street and architectural photography with its small-town charm.
Mahomet Trails
Various trails suitable for nature walks and photography, offering scenic views and natural settings.
Mahomet Downtown
The central shopping and dining area of Mahomet, offering opportunities for street photography and capturing local community life.
Old Town Mahomet
A historic area with old buildings and local shops, providing a quaint backdrop for street and architectural photography.
Mahomet Community Park
A public park offering recreational spaces and playgrounds. It's a spot for capturing family moments and casual community photography.
Mahomet Browns Park
A smaller local park offering recreational spaces and playgrounds. It's a spot for capturing family moments and casual community photography.
Mahomet Local Streets
The streets of Mahomet provide opportunities for capturing community life, architecture, and urban scenes.
Illinois Route 47
A scenic route running through Mahomet, offering opportunities for roadside and landscape photography, especially during seasonal changes.
Nearby Rural Areas
The surrounding rural areas offer opportunities for capturing farm landscapes, rural life, and sunset photography.
Champaign County Forest Preserve District Headquarters
The administrative office of the forest preserve district, offering some architectural photography opportunities with its headquarters building.
Mahomet Public Library
A public library offering a variety of programs and services, it might not be a typical photography spot but can offer interesting interior and exterior architectural shots.
Yellow & Co.
A gift shop in Mahomet with a variety of items, offering a unique setting for still-life photography.
Yellow & Co. Gift Shop
A unique gift shop with a variety of humor-infused items, offering potential for interesting interior and street photography.
Mahomet Public Buildings
The local public buildings, such as schools and town halls, can provide interesting architectural photography opportunities.
Billiards Hall
A local entertainment spot that could offer interesting interior photography opportunities with its gaming and social atmosphere.