Clinton district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Blanchester

Blanchester is a town in Clinton district, Ohio, United States, home to about 4,246 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 52 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 parks. The must-see places are Culberson Woods State Nature Preserve (13 km), Stonelick Lake State Park (14 km) and Lake Lorelei (15 km).

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Blanchester, Ohio
Blanchester, Clinton district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Blanchester at a glance

Location
Clinton district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 4,246
Coordinates
39.2931° N, 83.9888° W
Places within 50 km
132 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Blanchester

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Blanchester: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Blanchester

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Blanchester. The closest is Blanchester Veterans Memorial (1 km); the best-known is Fort Ancient State Memorial (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Blanchester

42 churches within 100 km of Blanchester. The closest is Blanchester Church of Christ (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Blanchester

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Blanchester. The closest is Della Gates & Edward Charles Bott Wildlife Area (7 km); the best-known is Culberson Woods State Nature Preserve (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Blanchester

34 parks within 100 km of Blanchester. The closest is Mounts Park (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Blanchester

20 museums within 100 km of Blanchester. The closest is The Museum at Fort Ancient (19 km); the best-known is Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Blanchester

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Blanchester. The closest is Blanchester Reservoir Number 3 Dam (1 km); the best-known is Stonelick Lake State Park (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Blanchester

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Blanchester
  2. 13 km Culberson Woods State Nature Preserve · nature spot, Clinton
  3. 4 km Cowan Lake · lake, Clinton
  4. 21 km Fort Ancient State Memorial · monument, Warren
  5. 26 km Stonelick Lake State Park · lake, Clermont
  6. 12 km Lake Lorelei · lake, Brown
  7. 15 km Back to Blanchester

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Blanchester by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5266Blanchester Veterans Memorial (1 km)
    Churches1642Blanchester Church of Christ (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1037Della Gates & Edward Charles Bott Wildlife Area (7 km)
    Parks1334Mounts Park (23 km)
    Other attractions1325Former Pennsylvania Railroad Station (18 km)
    Museums1020The Museum at Fort Ancient (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1118Blanchester Reservoir Number 3 Dam (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15North Overlook (19 km)
    Temples23Backlot Stunt Coaster (31 km)
    Waterfalls22Horseshoe Falls (27 km)
    Beaches & coast11The Beach at Adventure Landing (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Austin Island (16 km)
    Treks01Skywalk (62 km)

    Blanchester: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Blanchester?

    Culberson Woods State Nature Preserve (nature spot, about 13 km), Stonelick Lake State Park (lake, about 14 km), Lake Lorelei (lake, about 15 km), Cowan Lake (lake, about 17 km), Fort Ancient State Memorial (monument, about 19 km), Blanchester Church of Christ (church, about 1 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 52 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 parks, 13 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Blanchester?

    Blanchester Veterans Memorial, about 1 km by road; Cowan Creek Circular Enclosure (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Blanchester?

    Blanchester Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; Pansy Methodist Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Blanchester?

    Della Gates & Edward Charles Bott Wildlife Area, about 7 km by road; Culberson Woods State Nature Preserve (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Blanchester?

    Start in Blanchester, visit Culberson Woods State Nature Preserve, then Cowan Lake, then Fort Ancient State Memorial, then Stonelick Lake State Park, then Lake Lorelei, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Blanchester?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Blanchester

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