Franklin district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Lithopolis

Lithopolis is a town in Franklin district, Ohio, United States, home to about 1,351 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit — 69 parks, 30 forts & heritage, 23 churches and 19 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Slate Run Metro Park (7 km), Pickerington Ponds Metro Park (11 km) and Motts Military Museum (12 km).

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Lithopolis, Ohio
Lithopolis, Franklin district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lithopolis at a glance

Location
Franklin district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 1,351
Coordinates
39.8028° N, 82.8063° W
Places within 50 km
184 (63 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Lithopolis

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lithopolis: 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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Parks near Lithopolis

78 parks within 100 km of Lithopolis. The closest is The Wagnalls Memorial (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Lithopolis

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lithopolis. The closest is Bergstresser Covered Bridge (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lithopolis

36 churches within 100 km of Lithopolis. The closest is Asbury United Methodist Church (15 km); the best-known is Macedonian Orthodox Church (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lithopolis

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lithopolis. The closest is Slate Run Metro Park (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lithopolis

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lithopolis. The closest is Moe Pond Dam (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Lithopolis

16 museums within 100 km of Lithopolis. The closest is Slate Run Living Historical Farm (8 km); the best-known is Motts Military Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lithopolis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lithopolis
  2. 1 km The Wagnalls Memorial · monument, Fairfield
  3. 7 km Slate Run Metro Park · nature spot, Pickaway
  4. 14 km Motts Military Museum · museum, Franklin
  5. 14 km Blacklick Woods Metro Park · nature spot, Fairfield
  6. 7 km Pickerington Ponds Metro Park · nature spot, Franklin
  7. 11 km Back to Lithopolis

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How to reach Lithopolis

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    Within 15 km of Lithopolis

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lithopolis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks6978The Wagnalls Memorial (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3041Bergstresser Covered Bridge (4 km)
    Churches2336Asbury United Methodist Church (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1932Slate Run Metro Park (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1022Moe Pond Dam (12 km)
    Museums1616Slate Run Living Historical Farm (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1114Sand Hill (19 km)
    Other attractions46Dogwood Crossing Travel Center (14 km)
    Caves03Old Man's Cave (59 km)
    Temples12Columbus Ohio Temple (42 km)
    Waterfalls11Hayden Falls Nature Preserve (46 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Noor Islamic Cultural Center (52 km)

    Lithopolis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lithopolis?

    Slate Run Metro Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Pickerington Ponds Metro Park (nature spot, about 11 km), Motts Military Museum (museum, about 12 km), Blacklick Woods Metro Park (nature spot, about 18 km), The Wagnalls Memorial (monument, about 1 km), Stage's Pond State Nature Preserve (nature spot, about 23 km).

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

    184 places on Spotwander: 69 parks, 30 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest park to Lithopolis?

    The Wagnalls Memorial, about 1 km by road; Blacklick Park (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lithopolis?

    Bergstresser Covered Bridge, about 4 km by road; Columbus Street Historic District (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lithopolis?

    Asbury United Methodist Church, about 15 km by road; Dumontville United Methodist Church (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lithopolis?

    Start in Lithopolis, visit The Wagnalls Memorial, then Slate Run Metro Park, then Motts Military Museum, then Blacklick Woods Metro Park, then Pickerington Ponds Metro Park, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lithopolis?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Lithopolis

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