Apollo, PennsylvaniaBeaver Run ReservoirCrooked Creek Lake Recreation AreaLoyalhanna Lake National Recreation AreaBoyce ParkTodd Nature ReserveFormer Mine Shaft
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Apollo

Apollo is a town in Westmoreland district, Pennsylvania, United States of about 1,588 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit: 40 churches, 38 forts & heritage and 17 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Beaver Run Reservoir, Crooked Creek Lake Recreation Area and Loyalhanna Lake National Recreation Area.

40.5814° N, 79.5664° WPop. 1,588

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Within 30 km89 places
Within 50 km155
Must-see151
Notable81
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Beaver Run Reservoir, reservoir near Apollo
Must-see

Beaver Run Reservoir

Reservoir · 15 km

Must-see

Crooked Creek Lake Recreation Area

Lake · 20 km · Armstrong

Must-see

Loyalhanna Lake National Recreation Area

Lake · 24 km

Places near Apollo by type

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One day from Apollo

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:23 pm

135 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 Apollo
  2. Loyalhanna Lake National Recreation Arealake · 45 min
  3. Beaver Run Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  4. Boyce Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Todd Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Crooked Creek Lake Recreation Arealake · 45 min
  7. Back in Apollo
Today’s loopApolloStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Apollo?

Beaver Run Reservoir (reservoir, about 15 km), Crooked Creek Lake Recreation Area (lake, about 20 km), Loyalhanna Lake National Recreation Area (lake, about 24 km), Boyce Park (park, about 25 km), Todd Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 26 km), Former Mine Shaft (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

155 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 parks, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Apollo?

Boiling Springs Church, about 9 km by road; Puckety Church (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Apollo?

Former Mine Shaft, about 6 km by road; Fort Hand Historical Marker (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Apollo?

Start in Apollo, visit Loyalhanna Lake National Recreation Area, then Beaver Run Reservoir, then Boyce Park, then Todd Nature Reserve, then Crooked Creek Lake Recreation Area, and drive back — about 135 km by road in all.