Defiance district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Defiance

Defiance is a town in Defiance district, Ohio, United States, home to about 16,776 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 25 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 5 parks and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Defiance Church of the Brethren (1 km), Independence Dam State Park (9 km) and Paulding County Courthouse (31 km).

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Defiance, Ohio
Defiance, Defiance district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Defiance at a glance

Location
Defiance district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 16,776
Coordinates
41.2845° N, 84.3558° W
Places within 50 km
64 (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 Defiance

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Churches near Defiance

60 churches within 100 km of Defiance. The closest is Defiance Church of the Brethren (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Defiance

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Defiance. The closest is Brooke Site (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Defiance

34 parks within 100 km of Defiance. The closest is Kingsbury Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Defiance

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Defiance. The closest is Independence Dam State Park (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Defiance

21 museums within 100 km of Defiance. The closest is AuGlaize Village & Farm Museum (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Defiance

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Defiance. The closest is Black Swamp Nature Center (33 km); the best-known is Goll Woods Nature Preserve (37 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Defiance

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Defiance
  2. 1 km Kingsbury Park · park, Defiance
  3. 9 km Independence Dam State Park · dam, Defiance
  4. 15 km Brooke Site · heritage site, Defiance
  5. 8 km Faith Tabernacle · church, Defiance
  6. 2 km Defiance Church of the Brethren · church, Defiance
  7. 0 km Back to Defiance

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How to reach Defiance

    All places near Defiance by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Defiance by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2560Defiance Church of the Brethren (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1856Brooke Site (8 km)
    Parks534Kingsbury Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs530Independence Dam State Park (9 km)
    Other attractions423Dey Road Bridge (3 km)
    Museums421AuGlaize Village & Farm Museum (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens320Black Swamp Nature Center (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Bird Viewing at Indianola Overlook (70 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Center of Greater Toldeo (84 km)
    Beaches & coast01Sand Dunes (66 km)
    Temples01Hindu Temple of Toledo (87 km)

    Defiance: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Defiance?

    Defiance Church of the Brethren (church, about 1 km), Independence Dam State Park (dam, about 9 km), Kingsbury Park (park, about 1 km), Faith Tabernacle (church, about 2 km), Dey Road Bridge (attraction, about 3 km), Brooke Site (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    64 places on Spotwander: 25 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 5 parks, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Defiance?

    Defiance Church of the Brethren, about 1 km by road; Faith Tabernacle (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Defiance?

    Brooke Site, about 8 km by road; Paulding County Courthouse (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Defiance?

    Kingsbury Park, about 1 km by road; Paulding County Fairgrounds (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Defiance?

    Start in Defiance, visit Kingsbury Park, then Independence Dam State Park, then Brooke Site, then Faith Tabernacle, then Defiance Church of the Brethren, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Defiance?

    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 Defiance

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