Places to visit near

Avon Lake

Avon Lake is a town in Lorain district, Ohio, United States of about 23,453 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit: 42 churches, 33 forts & heritage and 30 parks. The must-see places are Lorain West Breakwater Light, Lakeview Park and The Little Dipper.

41.5053° N, 82.0282° WPop. 23,453

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Within 30 km70 places
Within 50 km182
Must-see115
Notable141
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Avon Lake

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:48 pm

92 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 Lake
  2. Lakewood Beach Parkbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Lorain West Breakwater Lightheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. The Little Dippertemple · 45 min
  5. Bay United Methodist Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Vintage Gallerymuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Avon Lake
Today’s loopAvon LakeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Avon Lake?

Lorain West Breakwater Light (heritage site, about 17 km), Lakeview Park (beach, about 18 km), Avon Lake United Church of Christ (church, about 1 km), Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km), Peter Miller House (museum, about 3 km), Vintage Gallery (museum, about 4 km).

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

182 places on Spotwander: 42 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 30 parks, 24 museums, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Avon Lake?

Avon Lake United Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Avon Lake?

Stop 45, about 4 km by road; Walter Clague Monument (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Avon Lake?

Start in Avon Lake, visit Lakewood Beach Park, then Lorain West Breakwater Light, then The Little Dipper, then Bay United Methodist Church, then Vintage Gallery, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.