Paulding district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Paulding

Paulding is a town in Paulding district, Ohio, United States, home to about 3,488 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 8 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 museums. The must-see places are Paulding County Courthouse (1 km), Paulding County Fairgrounds (1 km) and Saint Pauls Episcopal Church (29 km).

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Paulding, Ohio
Paulding, Paulding district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Paulding at a glance

Location
Paulding district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 3,488
Coordinates
41.1381° N, 84.5805° W
Places within 50 km
41 (6 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 churches and museums

Top places to visit near Paulding

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Forts & heritage near Paulding

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Paulding. The closest is Paulding County Courthouse (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Paulding

62 churches within 100 km of Paulding. The closest is Apostolic Christian Church of Latty (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Paulding

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

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Museums near Paulding

23 museums within 100 km of Paulding. The closest is AuGlaize Village & Farm Museum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Paulding

22 parks within 100 km of Paulding. The closest is Paulding County Fairgrounds (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Paulding

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Paulding. The closest is Black Swamp Nature Center (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Paulding

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Paulding
  2. 1 km Paulding County Courthouse · heritage site, Paulding
  3. 1 km Paulding County Fairgrounds · park, Paulding
  4. 1 km Black Swamp Nature Center · nature spot, Paulding
  5. 7 km Apostolic Christian Church of Latty · church, Paulding
  6. 36 km Saint Pauls Episcopal Church · church, Defiance
  7. 29 km Back to Paulding

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How to reach Paulding

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Paulding by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage866Paulding County Courthouse (1 km)
    Churches1962Apostolic Christian Church of Latty (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs327Burt Lake Dam (18 km)
    Museums223AuGlaize Village & Farm Museum (23 km)
    Parks522Paulding County Fairgrounds (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens122Black Swamp Nature Center (2 km)
    Other attractions313Paulding Pool (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Old Railroad Ridge (62 km)
    Beaches & coast01#4 Sandtrap 3 (63 km)
    Waterfalls01Falls of Beaver Creek (71 km)

    Paulding: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Paulding?

    Paulding County Courthouse (heritage site, about 1 km), Paulding County Fairgrounds (park, about 1 km), Paulding Pool (attraction, about 1 km), Black Swamp Nature Center (nature spot, about 2 km), Apostolic Christian Church of Latty (church, about 8 km), Saint Pauls Episcopal Church (church, about 29 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 8 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 museums, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Paulding?

    Paulding County Courthouse, about 1 km by road; Antwerp Veterans Memorial (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Paulding?

    Apostolic Christian Church of Latty, about 8 km by road; Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Paulding?

    Burt Lake Dam, about 18 km by road; Oxbow Lake State Wildlife Area (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Paulding?

    Start in Paulding, visit Paulding County Courthouse, then Paulding County Fairgrounds, then Black Swamp Nature Center, then Apostolic Christian Church of Latty, then Saint Pauls Episcopal Church, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Paulding?

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

    Towns near Paulding

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