Franklin district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Obetz

Obetz is a town in Franklin district, Ohio, United States, home to about 4,761 people. Within 50 km by road there are 174 places to visit — 72 parks, 27 forts & heritage, 28 churches and 15 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Motts Military Museum (7 km), Scioto Grove Metro Park (8 km) and St. Leo Church (9 km).

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Obetz, Ohio
Obetz, Franklin district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Obetz at a glance

Location
Franklin district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 4,761
Coordinates
39.8790° N, 82.9507° W
Places within 50 km
174 (66 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Obetz

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Obetz: 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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Parks near Obetz

79 parks within 100 km of Obetz. The closest is Southgate Park (3 km); the best-known is Scioto Grove Metro Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Obetz

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Obetz. The closest is Groveport Log House (8 km); the best-known is Greenlawn Abbey (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Obetz

37 churches within 100 km of Obetz. The closest is Church of Christ (3 km); the best-known is St. Leo Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Obetz

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Obetz. The closest is Three Creeks Metro Park (5 km); the best-known is Franklin Park Conservatory (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Obetz

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Obetz. The closest is Mirror Lake (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Obetz

12 museums within 100 km of Obetz. The closest is Motts Military Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Obetz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Obetz
  2. 7 km Motts Military Museum · museum, Franklin
  3. 14 km Scioto Grove Metro Park · park, Franklin
  4. 14 km Saint Mary's Catholic Church · church, Franklin
  5. 1 km Schiller Park · park, Franklin
  6. 1 km St. Leo Church · church, Franklin
  7. 9 km Back to Obetz

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How to reach Obetz

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Obetz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks7279Southgate Park (3 km)
    Forts & heritage2741Groveport Log House (8 km)
    Churches2837Church of Christ (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1532Three Creeks Metro Park (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs514Mirror Lake (18 km)
    Museums1112Motts Military Museum (7 km)
    Other attractions810Umbrella Girl Statue (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints37Baker Hill (4 km)
    Caves13Olentangy Cavern (45 km)
    Temples22Columbus Ohio Temple (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Noor Islamic Cultural Center (33 km)
    Waterfalls11Hayden Falls Nature Preserve (34 km)

    Obetz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Obetz?

    Motts Military Museum (museum, about 7 km), Scioto Grove Metro Park (park, about 8 km), St. Leo Church (church, about 9 km), Schiller Park (park, about 10 km), Saint Mary's Catholic Church (church, about 11 km), Scioto Audubon Metro Park (park, about 11 km).

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

    174 places on Spotwander: 72 parks, 27 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest park to Obetz?

    Southgate Park, about 3 km by road; Stockbridge Park (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Obetz?

    Groveport Log House, about 8 km by road; Statue of Friedrich Schiller (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Obetz?

    Church of Christ, about 3 km by road; Faith Tabernacle Full Gospel (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Obetz?

    Start in Obetz, visit Motts Military Museum, then Scioto Grove Metro Park, then Saint Mary's Catholic Church, then Schiller Park, then St. Leo Church, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Obetz?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Obetz

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