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McDonald

McDonald is a town in Mahoning district, Ohio, United States of about 3,152 people. Within 50 km by road there are 142 places to visit: 70 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 18 churches. The must-see places are McKinley Birthplace Memorial, Fellows Riverside Gardens and Meander Creek Reservoir.

41.1637° N, 80.7242° WPop. 3,152

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Within 30 km136 places
Within 50 km142
Must-see87
Notable126
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

McKinley Birthplace Memorial, monument near McDonald
Must-see

McKinley Birthplace Memorial

Monument · 5 km · Trumbull

Fellows Riverside Gardens, garden near McDonald
Must-see

Fellows Riverside Gardens

Garden · 10 km

Meander Creek Reservoir, reservoir near McDonald
Must-see

Meander Creek Reservoir

Reservoir · 11 km

Places near McDonald by type

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One day from McDonald

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:32 pm

81 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 McDonald
  2. Fellows Riverside Gardensgarden · 45 min
  3. Meander Creek Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  4. McKinley Birthplace Memorialmonument · 1.5 hrs
  5. Mosquito Lake State Park - Wildlife Observation Arealake · 45 min
  6. Mahoning Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in McDonald
Today’s loopMcDonaldStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near McDonald?

McKinley Birthplace Memorial (monument, about 5 km), Fellows Riverside Gardens (garden, about 10 km), Meander Creek Reservoir (reservoir, about 11 km), Helen Chapel (church, about 12 km), Mahoning Valley (viewpoint, about 12 km), Mill Creek Park (nature spot, about 13 km).

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

142 places on Spotwander: 70 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 churches, 1 sanctuary, 14 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to McDonald?

Crandon Lane, about 2 km by road; 1985 Niles Tornado Memorial (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to McDonald?

Westwood Lake Dam, about 8 km by road; Girard Valley Park Lake Dam (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from McDonald?

Start in McDonald, visit Fellows Riverside Gardens, then Meander Creek Reservoir, then McKinley Birthplace Memorial, then Mosquito Lake State Park - Wildlife Observation Area, then Mahoning Valley, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.