Lorain district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Oberlin

Oberlin is a town in Lorain district, Ohio, United States, home to about 8,350 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 25 churches, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 parks and 15 museums. The must-see places are Tappan Square (1 km), Schoepfle Gardens (15 km) and Findley State Park (22 km).

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Oberlin at a glance

Location
Lorain district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 8,350
Coordinates
41.2939° N, 82.2174° W
Places within 50 km
136 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Oberlin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Oberlin: 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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Churches near Oberlin

45 churches within 100 km of Oberlin. The closest is Christ Episcopal Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Oberlin

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Oberlin. The closest is Brentwood Lake Dam (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Oberlin

28 parks within 100 km of Oberlin. The closest is Tappan Square (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Oberlin

28 museums within 100 km of Oberlin. The closest is Allen Memorial Art Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Oberlin

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oberlin. The closest is Memorial Arch (1 km); the best-known is Jewett House (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oberlin

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oberlin. The closest is Barton-Bradley Recreation Field (30 km); the best-known is Old Woman Creek Estuary & Nature Reserve (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Oberlin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oberlin
  2. 1 km Allen Memorial Art Museum · monument, Lorain
  3. 1 km Tappan Square · park, Lorain
  4. 1 km Oberlin Heritage Center · museum, Lorain
  5. 1 km Jewett House · heritage site, Lorain
  6. 15 km Schoepfle Gardens · garden, Erie
  7. 15 km Back to Oberlin

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    Within 15 km of Oberlin

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oberlin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2545Christ Episcopal Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2845Brentwood Lake Dam (15 km)
    Parks1328Tappan Square (1 km)
    Museums1528Allen Memorial Art Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1727Memorial Arch (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens725Barton-Bradley Recreation Field (30 km)
    Other attractions1024Vermilion Family YMCA (22 km)
    Beaches & coast1213Lakeview Park (23 km)
    Waterfalls811Cascade Park (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves05Johnson's Island (61 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Cedar Point (38 km)
    Temples02Shiva Vishnu Hindu Temple of Greater Cleveland (51 km)
    Caves01Crystal Cave (80 km)
    Buddhist sites01Buddhist Temple of Cleveland (81 km)

    Oberlin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oberlin?

    Tappan Square (park, about 1 km), Schoepfle Gardens (garden, about 15 km), Allen Memorial Art Museum (monument, about 1 km), Oberlin Heritage Center (museum, about 1 km), Jewett House (heritage site, about 1 km), Christ Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    136 places on Spotwander: 25 churches, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 parks, 15 museums, 17 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Oberlin?

    Christ Episcopal Church, about 1 km by road; Union Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Oberlin?

    Brentwood Lake Dam, about 15 km by road; West Lake Park (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Oberlin?

    Tappan Square, about 1 km by road; Schoepfle Gardens (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oberlin?

    Start in Oberlin, visit Allen Memorial Art Museum, then Tappan Square, then Oberlin Heritage Center, then Jewett House, then Schoepfle Gardens, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oberlin?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Oberlin

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