Newark EarthworksBryn Du MansionDawes ArboretumSpring Valley Nature PreserveBlack Hand Gorge State Nature PreserveFlint Ridge State Memorial
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Newark

Newark is a town in Licking district, Ohio, United States of about 47,986 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit: 32 forts & heritage, 13 parks and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Newark Earthworks, Octagon Earthworks and Bryn Du Mansion.

40.0581° N, 82.4013° WPop. 47,986

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Within 30 km69 places
Within 50 km116
Must-see143
Notable88
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Newark Earthworks, heritage site near Newark
Must-see

Newark Earthworks

Heritage site · 4 km

Octagon Earthworks, heritage site near Newark
Must-see

Octagon Earthworks

Heritage site · 5 km

Bryn Du Mansion, heritage site near Newark
Must-see

Bryn Du Mansion

Heritage site · 10 km

Places near Newark by type

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One day from Newark

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:29 pm

69 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 Newark
  2. Newark Earthworksheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Bryn Du Mansionheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Spring Valley Nature Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Dawes Arboretumpark · 45 min
  6. Black Hand Gorge State Nature Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Newark
Today’s loopNewarkStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Newark?

Newark Earthworks (heritage site, about 4 km), Octagon Earthworks (heritage site, about 5 km), Bryn Du Mansion (heritage site, about 10 km), Alligator Effigy (heritage site, about 11 km), Dawes Arboretum (park, about 11 km), Avery–Hunter House (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

116 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 13 parks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Newark?

10 Commandments, about 1 km by road; Attack On America (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Newark?

Everett Park, about 1 km by road; Edwards Field (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Newark?

Start in Newark, visit Newark Earthworks, then Bryn Du Mansion, then Spring Valley Nature Preserve, then Dawes Arboretum, then Black Hand Gorge State Nature Preserve, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.