Gallia district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Gallipolis

Gallipolis is a town in Gallia district, Ohio, United States, home to about 3,469 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit — 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 parks and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Gallia County Junior Fairgrounds (6 km), Tu-Endie-Wei Point Pleasant Battle Monument State Park (8 km) and Fort Randolph (10 km).

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Gallipolis, Ohio
Gallipolis, Gallia district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gallipolis at a glance

Location
Gallia district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 3,469
Coordinates
38.8098° N, 82.2024° W
Places within 50 km
82 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Gallipolis

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gallipolis: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gallipolis

57 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gallipolis. The closest is McClintic Wildlife Pond Number Three Dam (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gallipolis

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gallipolis. The closest is Big Four Hill (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Gallipolis

31 parks within 100 km of Gallipolis. The closest is Tu-Endie-Wei Point Pleasant Battle Monument State Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Gallipolis

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gallipolis. The closest is Fort Randolph (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Gallipolis

30 churches within 100 km of Gallipolis. The closest is Centenary United Methodist Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gallipolis

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gallipolis. The closest is Gallia County Junior Fairgrounds (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Gallipolis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gallipolis
  2. 1 km Our House Tavern Museum · museum, Gallia
  3. 6 km Gallia County Junior Fairgrounds · nature spot, Gallia
  4. 21 km McClintic Wildlife Management Area · nature spot, Mason
  5. 13 km Fort Randolph · fort, Gallia
  6. 2 km Tu-Endie-Wei Point Pleasant Battle Monument State Park · monument, Mason
  7. 8 km Back to Gallipolis

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gallipolis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1457McClintic Wildlife Pond Number Three Dam (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1243Big Four Hill (28 km)
    Parks1031Tu-Endie-Wei Point Pleasant Battle Monument State Park (8 km)
    Forts & heritage931Fort Randolph (10 km)
    Churches1130Centenary United Methodist Church (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens824Gallia County Junior Fairgrounds (6 km)
    Museums617Our House Tavern Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions49Bossard Memorial Library (1 km)
    Caves35The Ice Cave " (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34Gallipolis Island (1 km)
    Waterfalls12Letart Falls United Methodist Church (32 km)
    Beaches & coast12Hughes Eddy (48 km)
    Temples01Thunderbolt Express (67 km)

    Gallipolis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gallipolis?

    Gallia County Junior Fairgrounds (nature spot, about 6 km), Tu-Endie-Wei Point Pleasant Battle Monument State Park (monument, about 8 km), Fort Randolph (fort, about 10 km), Our House Tavern Museum (museum, about 1 km), Bossard Memorial Library (monument, about 1 km), McClintic Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 21 km).

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

    82 places on Spotwander: 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 parks, 9 forts & heritage, 11 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gallipolis?

    McClintic Wildlife Pond Number Three Dam, about 20 km by road; Nobles Paradise Lake Dam (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gallipolis?

    Big Four Hill, about 28 km by road; Miller Hill (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Gallipolis?

    Tu-Endie-Wei Point Pleasant Battle Monument State Park, about 8 km by road; Krodel Park (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gallipolis?

    Start in Gallipolis, visit Our House Tavern Museum, then Gallia County Junior Fairgrounds, then McClintic Wildlife Management Area, then Fort Randolph, then Tu-Endie-Wei Point Pleasant Battle Monument State Park, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gallipolis?

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

    Towns near Gallipolis

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