Ashtabula district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Ashtabula

Ashtabula is a town in Ashtabula district, Ohio, United States, home to about 18,371 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 23 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Ashtabula Harbor Light (7 km), Geneva State Park (19 km) and Graham Field, Footville Park (34 km).

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Ashtabula, Ohio
Ashtabula, Ashtabula district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ashtabula at a glance

Location
Ashtabula district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 18,371
Coordinates
41.8650° N, 80.7898° W
Places within 50 km
56 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ashtabula

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Forts & heritage near Ashtabula

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ashtabula. The closest is Civil War Monument (1 km); the best-known is Ashtabula Harbor Light (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ashtabula

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ashtabula. The closest is Walnut Beach Park (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Ashtabula

28 churches within 100 km of Ashtabula. The closest is Ashtabula First United Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ashtabula

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ashtabula. The closest is State Game Lands Number 101 (33 km); the best-known is Erie Bluffs State Park (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Ashtabula

22 parks within 100 km of Ashtabula. The closest is Lakeshore Park (6 km); the best-known is Geneva State Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Ashtabula

19 museums within 100 km of Ashtabula. The closest is Harbor Alumni Museum (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ashtabula

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ashtabula
  2. 1 km Ashtabula First United Methodist Church · church, Ashtabula
  3. 1 km Civil War Monument · monument, Ashtabula
  4. 4 km Bethany Lutheran Church · church, Ashtabula
  5. 4 km Ashtabula Harbor Light · heritage site, Ashtabula
  6. 20 km Geneva State Park · park, Ashtabula
  7. 19 km Back to Ashtabula

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ashtabula by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2351Civil War Monument (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs833Walnut Beach Park (5 km)
    Churches528Ashtabula First United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens528State Game Lands Number 101 (33 km)
    Parks322Lakeshore Park (6 km)
    Museums719Harbor Alumni Museum (5 km)
    Beaches & coast113Conneaut Beach (27 km)
    Waterfalls413Paine Falls (42 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints09Ballards Hill (53 km)
    Caves06Gold Hunter's Cave (79 km)
    Temples02Little Dipper (59 km)
    Other attractions02Signs & Flowers (73 km)
    Buddhist sites01Buddhist Temple of Cleveland (87 km)

    Ashtabula: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ashtabula?

    Ashtabula Harbor Light (heritage site, about 7 km), Geneva State Park (park, about 19 km), Ashtabula First United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Civil War Monument (monument, about 1 km), Bethany Lutheran Church (church, about 4 km), Bridge Street (heritage site, about 5 km).

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

    56 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ashtabula?

    Civil War Monument, about 1 km by road; Bridge Street (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ashtabula?

    Walnut Beach Park, about 5 km by road; Geneva Low Head Dam (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ashtabula?

    Ashtabula First United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Bethany Lutheran Church (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ashtabula?

    Start in Ashtabula, visit Ashtabula First United Methodist Church, then Civil War Monument, then Bethany Lutheran Church, then Ashtabula Harbor Light, then Geneva State Park, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ashtabula?

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

    Towns near Ashtabula

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