Geauga district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Middlefield

Middlefield is a town in Geauga district, Ohio, United States, home to about 2,693 people. Within 50 km by road there are 177 places to visit — 57 forts & heritage, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens and 14 museums. The must-see places are Punderson State Park (15 km), LaDue Reservoir (19 km) and Geauga Park District (20 km).

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Middlefield, Ohio
Middlefield, Geauga district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Middlefield at a glance

Location
Geauga district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 2,693
Coordinates
41.4620° N, 81.0737° W
Places within 50 km
177 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Middlefield

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Forts & heritage near Middlefield

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Middlefield. The closest is Auburn Church (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Middlefield

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Middlefield. The closest is Moss Beach Club Lake (13 km); the best-known is Punderson State Park (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Middlefield

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Middlefield. The closest is Burton Wetlands (12 km); the best-known is Geauga Park District (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Middlefield

25 museums within 100 km of Middlefield. The closest is Historic Kirtland (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Middlefield

23 churches within 100 km of Middlefield. The closest is Claridon Congregational Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Middlefield

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Middlefield. The closest is Cataract Falls (15 km); the best-known is Chagrin Falls (35 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Middlefield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Middlefield
  2. 27 km Mantua Swamp · nature spot, Portage
  3. 13 km LaDue Reservoir · reservoir, Geauga
  4. 11 km Punderson State Park · lake, Geauga
  5. 13 km Geauga Park District · nature spot, Geauga
  6. 14 km Auburn Church · heritage site, Geauga
  7. 7 km Back to Middlefield

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How to reach Middlefield

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Middlefield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5763Auburn Church (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2640Moss Beach Club Lake (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1628Burton Wetlands (12 km)
    Museums1425Historic Kirtland (38 km)
    Churches1223Claridon Congregational Church (12 km)
    Waterfalls1920Cataract Falls (15 km)
    Parks417Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park (19 km)
    Beaches & coast1111Punderson Lake Beach (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints910Ballards Hill (19 km)
    Caves77Gold Hunter's Cave (19 km)
    Other attractions04Park Synagogue (51 km)
    Temples13Double Loop (35 km)
    Buddhist sites11Buddhist Temple of Cleveland (50 km)

    Middlefield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Middlefield?

    Punderson State Park (lake, about 15 km), LaDue Reservoir (reservoir, about 19 km), Geauga Park District (nature spot, about 20 km), Mantua Swamp (nature spot, about 27 km), Auburn Church (heritage site, about 7 km), Aultman Station (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    177 places on Spotwander: 57 forts & heritage, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 museums, 12 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Middlefield?

    Auburn Church, about 7 km by road; Aultman Station (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Middlefield?

    Moss Beach Club Lake, about 13 km by road; Punderson State Park (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Middlefield?

    Burton Wetlands, about 12 km by road; Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Middlefield?

    Start in Middlefield, visit Mantua Swamp, then LaDue Reservoir, then Punderson State Park, then Geauga Park District, then Auburn Church, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Middlefield?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Middlefield

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