Sandusky district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Clyde

Clyde is a town in Sandusky district, Ohio, United States, home to about 6,260 people. Within 50 km by road there are 169 places to visit — 27 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens and 21 museums. The must-see places are Sherwood Anderson (1 km), Bellevue Reservoir Number Three Dam (16 km) and Spiegel Grove State Park (17 km).

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Clyde, Ohio
Clyde, Sandusky district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Clyde at a glance

Location
Sandusky district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 6,260
Coordinates
41.3042° N, 82.9752° W
Places within 50 km
169 (43 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 museums

Top places to visit near Clyde

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Clyde: 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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Churches near Clyde

43 churches within 100 km of Clyde. The closest is Clyde Christian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Clyde

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Clyde. The closest is Sherwood Anderson (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Clyde

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Clyde. The closest is Blue Heron Reserve (14 km); the best-known is Port Clinton Lakefront Preserve (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Clyde

30 museums within 100 km of Clyde. The closest is Clyde Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Clyde

24 parks within 100 km of Clyde. The closest is Birchard Park (17 km); the best-known is Spiegel Grove State Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Clyde

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Clyde. The closest is Beaver Creek Upground Reservoir Dam (11 km); the best-known is Bellevue Reservoir Number Three Dam (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Clyde

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Clyde
  2. 1 km Clyde Museum · museum, Sandusky
  3. 17 km Spiegel Grove State Park · park, Sandusky
  4. 17 km Sherwood Anderson · heritage site, Sandusky
  5. 17 km Bellevue Reservoir Number Three Dam · dam, Huron
  6. 16 km Clyde Christian Church · church, Sandusky
  7. 0 km Back to Clyde

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How to reach Clyde

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Clyde by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions3645North Coast Inland Trail (14 km)
    Churches2743Clyde Christian Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2636Sherwood Anderson (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1532Blue Heron Reserve (14 km)
    Museums2130Clyde Museum (1 km)
    Parks824Birchard Park (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1117Beaver Creek Upground Reservoir Dam (11 km)
    Beaches & coast1216Port Clinton Lighthouse (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves58Winous Island (21 km)
    Temples34Wayside Temple (23 km)
    Caves23Seneca Caverns (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Winous Point (22 km)
    Waterfalls11Pointe Falls (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Center of Greater Toldeo (74 km)

    Clyde: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Clyde?

    Sherwood Anderson (heritage site, about 1 km), Bellevue Reservoir Number Three Dam (dam, about 16 km), Spiegel Grove State Park (park, about 17 km), Clyde Christian Church (church, about 1 km), Clyde Museum (museum, about 1 km), The McPherson House (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    169 places on Spotwander: 36 other attractions, 27 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Clyde?

    Clyde Christian Church, about 1 km by road; Butternut Ridge Chapel (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Clyde?

    Sherwood Anderson, about 1 km by road; The McPherson House (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Clyde?

    Blue Heron Reserve, about 14 km by road; Willow Point Marsh (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Clyde?

    Start in Clyde, visit Clyde Museum, then Spiegel Grove State Park, then Sherwood Anderson, then Bellevue Reservoir Number Three Dam, then Clyde Christian Church, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Clyde?

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

    Towns near Clyde

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