Henry district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Holgate

Holgate is a town in Henry district, Ohio, United States, home to about 1,096 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 10 parks and 8 museums. The must-see places are Independence Dam State Park (15 km), Defiance Church of the Brethren (24 km) and Saint Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church (34 km).

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Holgate, Ohio
Holgate, Henry district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Holgate at a glance

Location
Henry district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 1,096
Coordinates
41.2489° N, 84.1330° W
Places within 50 km
75 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Holgate

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Holgate: 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 Holgate

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Holgate. The closest is Brooke Site (27 km); the best-known is Fulton County Courthouse (41 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Holgate

43 churches within 100 km of Holgate. The closest is Emmanuels United Church of Christ (8 km); the best-known is Defiance Church of the Brethren (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Holgate

27 parks within 100 km of Holgate. The closest is Kingsbury Park (24 km); the best-known is Providence Metropark (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Holgate

22 museums within 100 km of Holgate. The closest is Harold W. Lanzer Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Holgate

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Holgate. The closest is Mary Jane Thurston State Park (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Holgate

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Holgate. The closest is Independence Dam State Park (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Holgate

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 105 km on the road.

  1. Start in Holgate
  2. 2 km Harold W. Lanzer Museum · museum, Henry
  3. 34 km Saint Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church · church, Fulton
  4. 37 km Defiance Church of the Brethren · church, Defiance
  5. 10 km Independence Dam State Park · dam, Defiance
  6. 14 km Emmanuels United Church of Christ · church, Henry
  7. 8 km Back to Holgate

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How to reach Holgate

    All places near Holgate by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Holgate by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1964Brooke Site (27 km)
    Other attractions550Henry County Airport (19 km)
    Churches2243Emmanuels United Church of Christ (8 km)
    Parks1027Kingsbury Park (24 km)
    Museums822Harold W. Lanzer Museum (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens620Mary Jane Thurston State Park (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs512Independence Dam State Park (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Center of Greater Toldeo (66 km)
    Beaches & coast01Sand Dunes (52 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Bird Viewing at Indianola Overlook (52 km)
    Temples01Hindu Temple of Toledo (75 km)
    Caves01Sheriden Cave (81 km)

    Holgate: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Holgate?

    Independence Dam State Park (dam, about 15 km), Harold W. Lanzer Museum (museum, about 2 km), Defiance Church of the Brethren (church, about 24 km), Emmanuels United Church of Christ (church, about 8 km), Saint Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church (church, about 34 km), Mary Jane Thurston State Park (nature spot, about 35 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 5 other attractions, 22 churches, 10 parks, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Holgate?

    Brooke Site, about 27 km by road; First National Bank Building (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Holgate?

    Emmanuels United Church of Christ, about 8 km by road; Bethel Church (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Holgate?

    Kingsbury Park, about 24 km by road; Putnam County Fairgrounds (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Holgate?

    Start in Holgate, visit Harold W. Lanzer Museum, then Saint Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, then Defiance Church of the Brethren, then Independence Dam State Park, then Emmanuels United Church of Christ, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Holgate?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Holgate

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