Places to visit near

Glenshaw

Glenshaw is a town in Allegheny district, Pennsylvania, United States of about 8,981 people. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit: 71 churches, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens and 28 parks. The must-see places are St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral, Girty's Woods and Beechwood Farms.

40.5329° N, 79.9676° WPop. 8,981

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Within 30 km171 places
Within 50 km187
Must-see150
Notable93
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Glenshaw

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:15 pm

40 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 Glenshaw
  2. St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedralchurch · 30 min
  3. Riverview Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Girty's Woodsnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquariumnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Beechwood Farmsnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Glenshaw
Today’s loopGlenshawStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Glenshaw?

St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral (church, about 5 km), Girty's Woods (nature spot, about 6 km), Beechwood Farms (nature spot, about 6 km), Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium (nature spot, about 9 km), Riverview Park (park, about 9 km), State Game Lands Number 203 (nature spot, about 9 km).

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

187 places on Spotwander: 71 churches, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 parks, 29 forts & heritage, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Glenshaw?

Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church, about 1 km by road; All Saints Church (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Glenshaw?

Girty's Woods, about 6 km by road; Beechwood Farms (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Glenshaw?

Start in Glenshaw, visit St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral, then Riverview Park, then Girty's Woods, then Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, then Beechwood Farms, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.