Vermillion district, Indiana, United States

Places to visit near Cayuga

Cayuga is a town in Vermillion district, Indiana, United States, home to about 1,118 people. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 9 parks and 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area (12 km), Forest Glen Preserve (13 km) and Turkey Run State Park (28 km).

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Cayuga, Indiana
Cayuga, Vermillion district, Indiana, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cayuga at a glance

Location
Vermillion district, Indiana, United States
Population
about 1,118
Coordinates
39.9487° N, 87.4597° W
Places within 50 km
95 (10 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Cayuga

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

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cayuga. The closest is Bowsher Ford Bridge (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cayuga

61 churches within 100 km of Cayuga. The closest is Rush Creek Church (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Cayuga

36 parks within 100 km of Cayuga. The closest is Public Square (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cayuga

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cayuga. The closest is Chew Lake Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cayuga

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cayuga. The closest is Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Cayuga

25 museums within 100 km of Cayuga. The closest is Ernie Pyle World War II Museum (20 km); the best-known is Salmon Lusk Grist Mill (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cayuga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cayuga
  2. 13 km Forest Glen Preserve · nature spot, Vermillion
  3. 7 km Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area · nature spot, Vermilion
  4. 9 km Chew Lake Dam · dam, Vermillion
  5. 31 km Turkey Run State Park · nature spot, Parke
  6. 2 km Salmon Lusk Grist Mill · museum, Parke
  7. 30 km Back to Cayuga

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How to reach Cayuga

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cayuga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2468Bowsher Ford Bridge (12 km)
    Churches1661Rush Creek Church (18 km)
    Parks936Public Square (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1031Chew Lake Dam (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1526Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area (12 km)
    Museums925Ernie Pyle World War II Museum (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints514Bear Hollow (28 km)
    Waterfalls68Falls Canyon (28 km)
    Other attractions17Tree Spring (21 km)

    Cayuga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cayuga?

    Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area (nature spot, about 12 km), Forest Glen Preserve (nature spot, about 13 km), Chew Lake Dam (dam, about 5 km), Turkey Run State Park (nature spot, about 28 km), Salmon Lusk Grist Mill (museum, about 30 km), Bowsher Ford Bridge (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    95 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 9 parks, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cayuga?

    Bowsher Ford Bridge, about 12 km by road; Mill Creek - Tow Path Bridge (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cayuga?

    Rush Creek Church, about 18 km by road; Linebarger Chapel (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Cayuga?

    Public Square, about 19 km by road; Meade Park (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cayuga?

    Start in Cayuga, visit Forest Glen Preserve, then Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area, then Chew Lake Dam, then Turkey Run State Park, then Salmon Lusk Grist Mill, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cayuga?

    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 and parks.

    Towns near Cayuga

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