Hancock district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Findlay

Findlay is a town in Hancock district, Ohio, United States, home to about 41,149 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 34 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 17 parks and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Hancock County Courthouse (1 km), Mazza Museum (1 km) and Riverside Park (2 km).

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Findlay, Ohio
Findlay, Hancock district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Findlay at a glance

Location
Hancock district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 41,149
Coordinates
41.0442° N, 83.6499° W
Places within 50 km
161 (19 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 parks

Top places to visit near Findlay

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

46 churches within 100 km of Findlay. The closest is Church of the Living God (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Findlay

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Findlay. The closest is World War I & World War II Memorial (1 km); the best-known is Hancock County Courthouse (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Findlay

27 parks within 100 km of Findlay. The closest is Swale Ballpark (1 km); the best-known is Riverside Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Findlay

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Findlay. The closest is Springville Marsh State Nature Preserve (27 km); the best-known is Bluffton Nature Preserve (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Findlay

22 museums within 100 km of Findlay. The closest is DeWald-Funke House (1 km); the best-known is Mazza Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Findlay

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Findlay. The closest is Oakwoods Nature Preserve (5 km); the best-known is Van Buren State Park (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Findlay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Findlay
  2. 1 km Hancock County Courthouse · heritage site, Hancock
  3. 2 km Riverside Park · park, Hancock
  4. 12 km Van Buren State Park · lake, Hancock
  5. 8 km Charles H. Bigelow House · heritage site, Hancock
  6. 3 km Mazza Museum · museum, Hancock
  7. 1 km Back to Findlay

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How to reach Findlay

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    Within 15 km of Findlay

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Findlay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions4251ArtWalk (1 km)
    Churches3446Church of the Living God (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3243World War I & World War II Memorial (1 km)
    Parks1727Swale Ballpark (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens824Springville Marsh State Nature Preserve (27 km)
    Museums1622DeWald-Funke House (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs812Oakwoods Nature Preserve (5 km)
    Caves22Sheriden Cave (23 km)
    Waterfalls22Lake Cascades Primary Care (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Center of Greater Toldeo (67 km)
    Temples01Hindu Temple of Toledo (91 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Campbell Hill (94 km)

    Findlay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Findlay?

    Hancock County Courthouse (heritage site, about 1 km), Mazza Museum (museum, about 1 km), Riverside Park (park, about 2 km), Charles H. Bigelow House (heritage site, about 4 km), Van Buren State Park (lake, about 13 km), WKXA-FM (Findlay) (lake, about 19 km).

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

    161 places on Spotwander: 42 other attractions, 34 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 17 parks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Findlay?

    Church of the Living God, about 1 km by road; Fort Findlay Playhouse (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Findlay?

    World War I & World War II Memorial, about 1 km by road; Korean War Memorial (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Findlay?

    Swale Ballpark, about 1 km by road; Rawson Park (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Findlay?

    Start in Findlay, visit Hancock County Courthouse, then Riverside Park, then Van Buren State Park, then Charles H. Bigelow House, then Mazza Museum, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Findlay?

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

    Towns near Findlay

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