Places to visit near

Avon

Avon is a town in Lorain district, Ohio, United States of about 22,544 people. Within 50 km by road there are 174 places to visit: 39 churches, 32 forts & heritage and 29 parks. The must-see places are Lorain West Breakwater Light, Lakeview Park and The Little Dipper.

41.4517° N, 82.0354° WPop. 22,544

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Within 30 km79 places
Within 50 km174
Must-see119
Notable132
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Avon

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:36 pm

94 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 Avon
  2. Day's Dam Fallsdam · 1.5 hrs
  3. Lorain West Breakwater Lightheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Peter Miller Housemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Avon Lake United Church of Christchurch · 30 min
  6. The Little Dippertemple · 45 min
  7. Back in Avon
Today’s loopAvonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Avon?

Lorain West Breakwater Light (heritage site, about 17 km), Lakeview Park (beach, about 17 km), Peter Miller House (museum, about 7 km), Day's Dam Falls (dam, about 8 km), Avon Lake United Church of Christ (church, about 8 km), The Little Dipper (temple, about 29 km).

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

174 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 29 parks, 23 museums, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Avon?

Avon Lake United Church of Christ, about 8 km by road; Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Avon?

Stop 45, about 10 km by road; Arthur L. Garford House (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Avon?

Start in Avon, visit Day's Dam Falls, then Lorain West Breakwater Light, then Peter Miller House, then Avon Lake United Church of Christ, then The Little Dipper, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.