Places to visit near

Lima

Lima is a town in Allen district, Ohio, United States of about 37,873 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit: 19 churches, 12 forts & heritage and 10 museums. The must-see places are Allen County Museum, Lima Stadium and Nickel Plate 779.

40.7426° N, 84.1052° WPop. 37,873

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Within 30 km47 places
Within 50 km81
Must-see56
Notable187
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Lima

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:27 pm

108 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 Lima
  2. Long Poollake · 45 min
  3. Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Fort Amanda State Parkfort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Armstrong Air and Space Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Allen County Farm Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Lima
Today’s loopLimaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lima?

Allen County Museum (museum, about 1 km), Lima Stadium (heritage site, about 1 km), Nickel Plate 779 (attraction, about 2 km), Allen County Farm Park (park, about 6 km), Fort Amanda State Park (fort, about 19 km), Central Christian Church (church, about 1 km).

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

81 places on Spotwander: 19 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 19 other attractions, 10 museums, 5 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Lima?

Central Christian Church, about 1 km by road; Cairo United Methodist Church (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Lima?

MacDonell House, about 1 km by road; Lima Stadium (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lima?

Start in Lima, visit Long Pool, then Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, then Fort Amanda State Park, then Armstrong Air and Space Museum, then Allen County Farm Park, and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.