Lawrence district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Flatwoods

Flatwoods is a town in Lawrence district, Ohio, United States, home to about 7,335 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 21 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lake Vesuvius Dam (15 km), Greenbo Lake (18 km) and Greenbo Lake State Resort Park (20 km).

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Flatwoods, Ohio
Flatwoods, Lawrence district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Flatwoods at a glance

Location
Lawrence district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 7,335
Coordinates
38.5226° N, 82.7171° W
Places within 50 km
126 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Flatwoods

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Flatwoods

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Flatwoods. The closest is Sand Hill (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Flatwoods

50 churches within 100 km of Flatwoods. The closest is Hoods Creek Enterprise Baptist Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Flatwoods

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Flatwoods. The closest is Lake Vesuvius Dam (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Flatwoods

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Flatwoods. The closest is Memorial Hall (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Flatwoods

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Flatwoods. The closest is Recreation in Huntington (31 km); the best-known is Wayne National Forest (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Flatwoods

20 parks within 100 km of Flatwoods. The closest is Beechwood Park (5 km); the best-known is Dean State Forest (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Flatwoods

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Flatwoods
  2. 4 km Memorial Hall · monument, Lawrence
  3. 1 km Lawrence County Museum · museum, Lawrence
  4. 11 km Lake Vesuvius Dam · dam, Lawrence
  5. 12 km Dean State Forest · park, Lawrence
  6. 39 km Greenbo Lake · lake, Greenup
  7. 18 km Back to Flatwoods

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Flatwoods by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1655Sand Hill (17 km)
    Churches2650Hoods Creek Enterprise Baptist Church (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1234Lake Vesuvius Dam (15 km)
    Forts & heritage2131Memorial Hall (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens624Recreation in Huntington (31 km)
    Parks1420Beechwood Park (5 km)
    Museums1217Lawrence County Museum (4 km)
    Other attractions912Wheelin’ Sportsmen Fishing Event (15 km)
    Caves57Peters Cave Hollow (39 km)
    Waterfalls35Waterfall Trail (49 km)
    Beaches & coast11Big Bend Swimming Beach (17 km)
    Temples11Thunderbolt Express (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Gallipolis Island (70 km)

    Flatwoods: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Flatwoods?

    Lake Vesuvius Dam (dam, about 15 km), Greenbo Lake (lake, about 18 km), Greenbo Lake State Resort Park (attraction, about 20 km), Memorial Hall (monument, about 4 km), Lawrence County Museum (museum, about 4 km), Dean State Forest (park, about 25 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 forts & heritage, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Flatwoods?

    Sand Hill, about 17 km by road; Cadot Hill (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Flatwoods?

    Hoods Creek Enterprise Baptist Church, about 6 km by road; Gateway Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Flatwoods?

    Lake Vesuvius Dam, about 15 km by road; Lawco Lake Dam (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Flatwoods?

    Start in Flatwoods, visit Memorial Hall, then Lawrence County Museum, then Lake Vesuvius Dam, then Dean State Forest, then Greenbo Lake, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Flatwoods?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Flatwoods

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