Emsworth DamRiverview ParkWest End-Elliott Overlook ParkGirty's WoodsThe Andy Warhol MuseumSt. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral
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Avalon

Avalon is a town in Allegheny district, Pennsylvania, United States of about 4,642 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit: 67 churches, 27 parks and 20 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Emsworth Dam, Vinegar Hollow Conservation Area and Riverview Park.

40.5009° N, 80.0676° WPop. 4,642

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Within 30 km161 places
Within 50 km178
Must-see148
Notable85
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Emsworth Dam, dam near Avalon
Must-see

Emsworth Dam

Dam · 2 km

Must-see

Vinegar Hollow Conservation Area

Nature spot · 2 km

Riverview Park, park near Avalon
Must-see

Riverview Park

Park · 6 km

Places near Avalon by type

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One day from Avalon

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:50 pm

43 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 Avalon
  2. St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedralchurch · 30 min
  3. Girty's Woodsnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Riverview Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Mellon Squarepark · 45 min
  6. West End-Elliott Overlook Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Avalon
Today’s loopAvalonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Avalon?

Emsworth Dam (dam, about 2 km), Vinegar Hollow Conservation Area (nature spot, about 2 km), Riverview Park (park, about 6 km), West End-Elliott Overlook Park (park, about 8 km), St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church (church, about 9 km), West Park (park, about 9 km).

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

178 places on Spotwander: 67 churches, 27 parks, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 forts & heritage, 19 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Avalon?

Greenstone United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Episcopal Church of the Epiphany (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Avalon?

Riverview Park, about 6 km by road; West End-Elliott Overlook Park (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Avalon?

Start in Avalon, visit St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral, then Girty's Woods, then Riverview Park, then Mellon Square, then West End-Elliott Overlook Park, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.