Crawford district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Galion

Galion is a town in Crawford district, Ohio, United States, home to about 10,127 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 60 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Grace Episcopal Church (1 km), Sacred Heart of Jesus Church (16 km) and Clear Fork Resevoir (17 km).

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Galion at a glance

Location
Crawford district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 10,127
Coordinates
40.7337° N, 82.7899° W
Places within 50 km
129 (29 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

Top places to visit near Galion

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Galion: 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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Forts & heritage near Galion

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Galion. The closest is Olentangy Battle Monument (12 km); the best-known is Kingwood Center Gardens (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Galion

40 churches within 100 km of Galion. The closest is Grace Episcopal Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Galion

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Galion. The closest is Powers Upground Reservoir Dam (2 km); the best-known is Clear Fork Resevoir (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Galion

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Galion. The closest is Terradise Nature Preserve (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Galion

12 museums within 100 km of Galion. The closest is Galion History Center (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Galion

11 parks within 100 km of Galion. The closest is Crawford County Fairgrounds (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Galion

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Galion
  2. 16 km Sacred Heart of Jesus Church · church, Richland
  3. 20 km Clear Fork Resevoir · lake, Morrow
  4. 18 km Powers Upground Reservoir Dam · dam, Crawford
  5. 2 km Galion History Center · museum, Crawford
  6. 1 km Grace Episcopal Church · church, Crawford
  7. 0 km Back to Galion

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    Within 15 km of Galion

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Galion by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6068Olentangy Battle Monument (12 km)
    Churches3140Grace Episcopal Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1523Powers Upground Reservoir Dam (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens415Terradise Nature Preserve (25 km)
    Museums1012Galion History Center (1 km)
    Parks211Crawford County Fairgrounds (20 km)
    Other attractions510Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Rowley Mound (45 km)
    Waterfalls12Fleming Falls Assembly of God Church (32 km)
    Caves02Sheriden Cave (77 km)
    Beaches & coast02Huron River (95 km)
    Temples01Bharatiya Hindu Temple (79 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Noor Islamic Cultural Center (100 km)

    Galion: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Galion?

    Grace Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), Sacred Heart of Jesus Church (church, about 16 km), Clear Fork Resevoir (lake, about 17 km), Galion History Center (museum, about 1 km), Powers Upground Reservoir Dam (dam, about 2 km), First Congregational Church (church, about 23 km).

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

    129 places on Spotwander: 60 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Galion?

    Olentangy Battle Monument, about 12 km by road; Springfield Township School (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Galion?

    Grace Episcopal Church, about 1 km by road; First United Methodist Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Galion?

    Powers Upground Reservoir Dam, about 2 km by road; WGLX-AM (Galion) (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Galion?

    Start in Galion, visit Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, then Clear Fork Resevoir, then Powers Upground Reservoir Dam, then Galion History Center, then Grace Episcopal Church, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Galion?

    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.

    Towns near Galion

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