Mahoning district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Boardman

Boardman is a town in Mahoning district, Ohio, United States, home to about 35,376 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 44 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 churches. The must-see places are Mill Creek Park (7 km), WKTL-FM (Struthers) (8 km) and Evans Lake (9 km).

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Boardman at a glance

Location
Mahoning district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 35,376
Coordinates
41.0242° N, 80.6629° W
Places within 50 km
108 (24 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 Boardman

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Boardman: 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 Boardman

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Boardman. The closest is Boardman Centre (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Boardman

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Boardman. The closest is Lake Newport Dam (6 km); the best-known is Evans Lake (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Boardman

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Boardman. The closest is Arthur Kyle Woods State Nature Preserve (6 km); the best-known is Mill Creek Park (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Boardman

15 churches within 100 km of Boardman. The closest is Boardman United Methodist Church (1 km); the best-known is Helen Chapel (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Boardman

9 museums within 100 km of Boardman. The closest is Loghurst Museum (6 km); the best-known is McKinley Birthplace Memorial (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Boardman

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Boardman. The closest is Carp Point (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Boardman

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Boardman
  2. 7 km Mill Creek Park · nature spot, Mahoning
  3. 13 km Meander Creek Reservoir · reservoir, Mahoning
  4. 13 km Fellows Riverside Gardens · garden, Mahoning
  5. 3 km Helen Chapel · church, Mahoning
  6. 19 km Evans Lake · lake, Mahoning
  7. 9 km Back to Boardman

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Boardman by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4449Boardman Centre (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1031Lake Newport Dam (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens629Arthur Kyle Woods State Nature Preserve (6 km)
    Churches915Boardman United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Museums89Loghurst Museum (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints99Carp Point (5 km)
    Caves99Cave of the Winds (6 km)
    Parks38Fellows Riverside Gardens (11 km)
    Waterfalls68Lanterman's Falls (6 km)
    Other attractions25WKTL-FM (Struthers) (8 km)
    Beaches & coast22Lotus Bay (5 km)

    Boardman: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Boardman?

    Mill Creek Park (nature spot, about 7 km), WKTL-FM (Struthers) (attraction, about 8 km), Evans Lake (lake, about 9 km), Fellows Riverside Gardens (garden, about 11 km), Helen Chapel (church, about 11 km), Meander Creek Reservoir (reservoir, about 19 km).

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

    108 places on Spotwander: 44 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 churches, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Boardman?

    Boardman Centre, about 1 km by road; Schiller-Chuey Summer Kitchen and Herb Gardens (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Boardman?

    Lake Newport Dam, about 6 km by road; Calvins Marsh Dam (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Boardman?

    Arthur Kyle Woods State Nature Preserve, about 6 km by road; Mill Creek Park (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Boardman?

    Start in Boardman, visit Mill Creek Park, then Meander Creek Reservoir, then Fellows Riverside Gardens, then Helen Chapel, then Evans Lake, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Boardman?

    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 Boardman

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