Places to visit near

Norton

Norton is a town in Summit district, Ohio, United States of about 12,036 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit: 52 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 museums and 24 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Portage Lakes Flood Gates, Akron Zoo and Saint Bernard’s Church.

41.0292° N, 81.6382° WPop. 12,036

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Within 30 km139 places
Within 50 km165
Must-see104
Notable141
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Norton

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:50 pm

73 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 Norton
  2. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardensgarden · 2 hrs
  3. Cathedral of Tomorrowchurch · 30 min
  4. Akron Zoonature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Portage Lakes Flood Gateslake · 45 min
  6. Comet Lake Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Norton
Today’s loopNortonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Norton?

Portage Lakes Flood Gates (lake, about 9 km), Akron Zoo (nature spot, about 12 km), Saint Bernard’s Church (church, about 14 km), Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (garden, about 16 km), Comet Lake Dam (dam, about 19 km), Cathedral of Tomorrow (church, about 21 km).

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

165 places on Spotwander: 52 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 museums, 24 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to Norton?

Lake Dorothy Park, about 2 km by road; Lake Anna Park (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Norton?

Biery House, about 1 km by road; Creation Education Museum (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Norton?

Start in Norton, visit Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, then Cathedral of Tomorrow, then Akron Zoo, then Portage Lakes Flood Gates, then Comet Lake Dam, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.