Large Spindle PieceKnox Woods State Nature PreserveChurch of the NazareneRowley MoundKnox Lake DamRamser Arboretum
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Gambier

Gambier is a town in Knox district, Ohio, United States of about 2,437 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit: 34 forts & heritage, 14 churches and 6 parks. The must-see places are Large Spindle Piece, Knox Woods State Nature Preserve and Church of the Nazarene.

40.3756° N, 82.3971° WPop. 2,437

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Within 30 km35 places
Within 50 km122
Must-see130
Notable95
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Large Spindle Piece

Attraction · 1 km

Must-see

Knox Woods State Nature Preserve

Nature spot · 5 km

Church of the Nazarene, church near Gambier
Must-see

Church of the Nazarene

Church · 9 km

Places near Gambier by type

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One day from Gambier

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:54 pm

76 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Gambier
  2. Knox Woods State Nature Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Church of the Nazarenechurch · 30 min
  4. Rowley Moundviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Ramser Arboretumnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Sutton Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Gambier
Today’s loopGambierStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gambier?

Large Spindle Piece (attraction, about 1 km), Knox Woods State Nature Preserve (nature spot, about 5 km), Church of the Nazarene (church, about 9 km), Rowley Mound (viewpoint, about 20 km), Kenyon College (attraction, about 1 km), Gund Gallery (museum, about 1 km).

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

122 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 6 parks, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Gambier?

Kenyon Military Academy, about 1 km by road; East High Street Historic District (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Gambier?

Epworth Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Church of the Nazarene (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gambier?

Start in Gambier, visit Knox Woods State Nature Preserve, then Church of the Nazarene, then Rowley Mound, then Ramser Arboretum, then Sutton Beach, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.