Putnam district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Continental

Continental is a town in Putnam district, Ohio, United States, home to about 1,119 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 21 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 6 parks and 4 museums. The must-see places are Independence Dam State Park (27 km), Defiance Church of the Brethren (27 km) and Paulding County Courthouse (33 km).

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Continental, Ohio
Continental, Putnam district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Continental at a glance

Location
Putnam district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 1,119
Coordinates
41.1003° N, 84.2663° W
Places within 50 km
53 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Continental

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

59 churches within 100 km of Continental. The closest is Auglaize Chapel (15 km); the best-known is Defiance Church of the Brethren (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Continental

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Continental. The closest is Brooke Site (23 km); the best-known is Paulding County Courthouse (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Continental

28 parks within 100 km of Continental. The closest is Casoade Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Continental

22 museums within 100 km of Continental. The closest is Harold W. Lanzer Museum (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Continental

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Continental. The closest is Burt Lake Dam (16 km); the best-known is Independence Dam State Park (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Continental

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Continental. The closest is Black Swamp Nature Center (34 km); the best-known is Bluffton Nature Preserve (46 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Continental

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 115 km on the road.

  1. Start in Continental
  2. 11 km Casoade Park · park, Putnam
  3. 35 km Paulding County Fairgrounds · park, Paulding
  4. 1 km Paulding County Courthouse · heritage site, Paulding
  5. 31 km Defiance Church of the Brethren · church, Defiance
  6. 10 km Independence Dam State Park · dam, Defiance
  7. 27 km Back to Continental

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How to reach Continental

    All places near Continental by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Continental by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2159Auglaize Chapel (15 km)
    Forts & heritage555Brooke Site (23 km)
    Other attractions937Dey Road Bridge (29 km)
    Parks628Casoade Park (11 km)
    Museums422Harold W. Lanzer Museum (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs619Burt Lake Dam (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens218Black Swamp Nature Center (34 km)
    Caves02The Pain Cave (65 km)
    Waterfalls01Lake Cascades Primary Care (64 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Center of Greater Toldeo (90 km)
    Temples01Hindu Temple of Toledo (100 km)

    Continental: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Continental?

    Independence Dam State Park (dam, about 27 km), Defiance Church of the Brethren (church, about 27 km), Casoade Park (park, about 11 km), Paulding County Courthouse (heritage site, about 33 km), Paulding County Fairgrounds (park, about 34 km), Auglaize Chapel (church, about 15 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 21 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 9 other attractions, 6 parks, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Continental?

    Auglaize Chapel, about 15 km by road; Emmanuels United Church of Christ (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Continental?

    Brooke Site, about 23 km by road; Christ on the Cross (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Continental?

    Casoade Park, about 11 km by road; Kingsbury Park (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Continental?

    Start in Continental, visit Casoade Park, then Paulding County Fairgrounds, then Paulding County Courthouse, then Defiance Church of the Brethren, then Independence Dam State Park, and drive back — about 115 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Continental?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Continental

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