Montgomery district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Drexel

Drexel is a town in Montgomery district, Ohio, United States, home to about 2,076 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 48 parks, 34 forts & heritage, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens and 14 churches. The must-see places are SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park (7 km), Sacred Heart Church (10 km) and Sycamore State Park (11 km).

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Drexel, Ohio
Drexel, Montgomery district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Drexel at a glance

Location
Montgomery district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 2,076
Coordinates
39.7465° N, 84.2866° W
Places within 50 km
141 (29 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Drexel

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Parks near Drexel

73 parks within 100 km of Drexel. The closest is Millhaven Park (1 km); the best-known is Cox Arboretum MetroPark (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Drexel

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Drexel. The closest is Wright Company Factory (5 km); the best-known is SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Drexel

41 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Drexel. The closest is Carillon Historical Park (10 km); the best-known is Sycamore State Park (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Drexel

39 churches within 100 km of Drexel. The closest is Salem Bear Creek Church (10 km); the best-known is Sacred Heart Church (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Drexel

32 museums within 100 km of Drexel. The closest is AVHC/Military Museum (3 km); the best-known is National Museum of the United States Air Force (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Drexel

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Drexel. The closest is Lake Marinole Dam (17 km); the best-known is Middletown Sportsmen Club Dam (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Drexel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Drexel
  2. 15 km Library Park · park, Montgomery
  3. 6 km Cox Arboretum MetroPark · park, Montgomery
  4. 9 km SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park · heritage site, Montgomery
  5. 7 km Sacred Heart Church · church, Montgomery
  6. 19 km Sycamore State Park · nature spot, Montgomery
  7. 11 km Back to Drexel

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Drexel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks4873Millhaven Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3443Wright Company Factory (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1841Carillon Historical Park (10 km)
    Churches1439Salem Bear Creek Church (10 km)
    Museums1932AVHC/Military Museum (3 km)
    Other attractions117Second Street Market (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs212Lake Marinole Dam (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24Miami Valley (11 km)
    Temples13Christ Holy Temple (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Boone Island (historical) (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Al-Rahman Mosque - Islamic Society of Greater Dayton (12 km)
    Beaches & coast01The Beach at Adventure Landing (54 km)
    Treks01Skywalk (93 km)

    Drexel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Drexel?

    SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park (heritage site, about 7 km), Sacred Heart Church (church, about 10 km), Sycamore State Park (nature spot, about 11 km), Cox Arboretum MetroPark (park, about 14 km), Library Park (park, about 15 km), Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (nature spot, about 15 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 48 parks, 34 forts & heritage, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 churches, 19 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Drexel?

    Millhaven Park, about 1 km by road; Richardson Park (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Drexel?

    Wright Company Factory, about 5 km by road; SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Drexel?

    Carillon Historical Park, about 10 km by road; McKinley Park (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Drexel?

    Start in Drexel, visit Library Park, then Cox Arboretum MetroPark, then SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park, then Sacred Heart Church, then Sycamore State Park, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Drexel?

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

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