Geauga district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Chardon

Chardon is a town in Geauga district, Ohio, United States, home to about 5,148 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit — 56 forts & heritage, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 churches and 20 museums. The must-see places are Geauga Park District (12 km), Little Mountain (13 km) and Holden Arboretum (17 km).

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Chardon, Ohio
Chardon, Geauga district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chardon at a glance

Location
Geauga district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 5,148
Coordinates
41.6142° N, 81.1490° W
Places within 50 km
193 (26 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 museums

Top places to visit near Chardon

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Forts & heritage near Chardon

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chardon. The closest is Chardon Courthouse Square Historic District (7 km); the best-known is West Breakwater Light (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chardon

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chardon. The closest is Aquilla Lake Wildlife Area (9 km); the best-known is Punderson State Park (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Chardon

30 churches within 100 km of Chardon. The closest is Claridon Congregational Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Chardon

27 museums within 100 km of Chardon. The closest is Lake County Historical Society (16 km); the best-known is Historic Kirtland (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chardon

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chardon. The closest is Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve (10 km); the best-known is Geauga Park District (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Chardon

21 parks within 100 km of Chardon. The closest is Graham Field, Footville Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Chardon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chardon
  2. 12 km Geauga Park District · nature spot, Geauga
  3. 15 km Gildersleeve Mountain · viewpoint, Lake
  4. 7 km Holden Arboretum · nature spot, Lake
  5. 4 km Little Mountain · viewpoint, Geauga
  6. 31 km Graham Field, Footville Park · park, Ashtabula
  7. 19 km Back to Chardon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chardon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5660Chardon Courthouse Square Historic District (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2135Aquilla Lake Wildlife Area (9 km)
    Churches2230Claridon Congregational Church (11 km)
    Museums2027Lake County Historical Society (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1526Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve (10 km)
    Parks1021Graham Field, Footville Park (19 km)
    Waterfalls1819Cascade Falls Park (9 km)
    Beaches & coast1313Punderson Lake Beach (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints68Ballards Hill (3 km)
    Caves77Gold Hunter's Cave (41 km)
    Other attractions36Villa Angela Beach (44 km)
    Temples13Double Loop (43 km)
    Buddhist sites11Buddhist Temple of Cleveland (40 km)

    Chardon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chardon?

    Geauga Park District (nature spot, about 12 km), Little Mountain (viewpoint, about 13 km), Holden Arboretum (nature spot, about 17 km), Graham Field, Footville Park (park, about 19 km), Gildersleeve Mountain (viewpoint, about 22 km), James A Garfield National Historic Site (nature spot, about 22 km).

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

    193 places on Spotwander: 56 forts & heritage, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 churches, 20 museums, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chardon?

    Chardon Courthouse Square Historic District, about 7 km by road; Corner - Pyramid of Giza (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chardon?

    Aquilla Lake Wildlife Area, about 9 km by road; Bass Lake Preserve (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chardon?

    Claridon Congregational Church, about 11 km by road; Painesville United Methodist Church (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chardon?

    Start in Chardon, visit Geauga Park District, then Gildersleeve Mountain, then Holden Arboretum, then Little Mountain, then Graham Field, Footville Park, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chardon?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Chardon

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