Fulton district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Archbold

Archbold is a town in Fulton district, Ohio, United States, home to about 4,341 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 forts & heritage, 12 parks and 24 churches. The must-see places are Goll Woods Nature Preserve (7 km), Wauseon Reservoirs Fishing Area (17 km) and Fulton County Courthouse (18 km).

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Archbold, Ohio
Archbold, Fulton district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Archbold at a glance

Location
Fulton district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 4,341
Coordinates
41.5214° N, 84.3072° W
Places within 50 km
105 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Archbold

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Archbold

54 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Archbold. The closest is Wauseon Reservoirs Fishing Area (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Archbold

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Archbold. The closest is Sauder Village (3 km); the best-known is Fulton County Courthouse (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Archbold

37 parks within 100 km of Archbold. The closest is Fulton County Fairgrounds (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Archbold

36 churches within 100 km of Archbold. The closest is Archbold United Methodist Church (1 km); the best-known is Saint Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Archbold

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Archbold. The closest is Goll Woods Nature Preserve (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Archbold

18 museums within 100 km of Archbold. The closest is Fulton County Historical Museum (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Archbold

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Archbold
  2. 18 km Saint Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church · church, Fulton
  3. 3 km Wauseon Reservoirs Fishing Area · lake, Fulton
  4. 5 km Fulton County Courthouse · heritage site, Fulton
  5. 27 km Harrison Lake State Park · lake, Fulton
  6. 12 km Goll Woods Nature Preserve · nature spot, Fulton
  7. 7 km Back to Archbold

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    All places near Archbold by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Archbold by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2954Wauseon Reservoirs Fishing Area (17 km)
    Forts & heritage2238Sauder Village (3 km)
    Parks1237Fulton County Fairgrounds (19 km)
    Churches2436Archbold United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens619Goll Woods Nature Preserve (7 km)
    Museums718Fulton County Historical Museum (17 km)
    Other attractions311Skye Cinema (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Bird Viewing at Indianola Overlook (59 km)
    Temples01Hindu Temple of Toledo (65 km)
    Caves11Doty Cave (46 km)
    Beaches & coast11Sand Dunes (49 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Center of Greater Toldeo (72 km)

    Archbold: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Archbold?

    Goll Woods Nature Preserve (nature spot, about 7 km), Wauseon Reservoirs Fishing Area (lake, about 17 km), Fulton County Courthouse (heritage site, about 18 km), Harrison Lake State Park (lake, about 18 km), Saint Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church (church, about 18 km), Archbold United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    105 places on Spotwander: 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 forts & heritage, 12 parks, 24 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Archbold?

    Wauseon Reservoirs Fishing Area, about 17 km by road; Harrison Lake State Park (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Archbold?

    Sauder Village, about 3 km by road; Goll Homestead (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Archbold?

    Fulton County Fairgrounds, about 19 km by road; Stephenson Park (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Archbold?

    Start in Archbold, visit Saint Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, then Wauseon Reservoirs Fishing Area, then Fulton County Courthouse, then Harrison Lake State Park, then Goll Woods Nature Preserve, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Archbold?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Archbold

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Archbold’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Archbold on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.