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Glouster

Glouster is a town in Athens district, Ohio, United States of about 1,797 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit: 29 forts & heritage, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Burr Oak State Park, Nelsonvile Cross and Wolf Plains.

39.5031° N, 82.0846° WPop. 1,797

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Within 30 km91 places
Within 50 km161
Must-see96
Notable143
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Burr Oak State Park, nature spot near Glouster
Must-see

Burr Oak State Park

Nature spot · 9 km · Morgan

Must-see

Nelsonvile Cross

Heritage site · 16 km

Wolf Plains, lake near Glouster
Must-see

Wolf Plains

Lake · 17 km

Places near Glouster by type

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One day from Glouster

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:42 pm

98 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 Glouster
  2. Burr Oak State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Gifford State Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Wolf Plainslake · 45 min
  5. Nelsonvile Crossheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Wayne National Forest - Athens Unitnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Glouster
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Glouster?

Burr Oak State Park (nature spot, about 9 km), Nelsonvile Cross (heritage site, about 16 km), Wolf Plains (lake, about 17 km), Gifford State Forest (nature spot, about 20 km), Wayne National Forest - Athens Unit (nature spot, about 22 km), Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 24 km).

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

161 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Glouster?

Kidwell Covered Bridge, about 7 km by road; Murry City Depot (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Glouster?

Burr Oak Marina, about 6 km by road; Wolf Plains (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Glouster?

Start in Glouster, visit Burr Oak State Park, then Gifford State Forest, then Wolf Plains, then Nelsonvile Cross, then Wayne National Forest - Athens Unit, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.