Delaware district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Powell

Powell is a town in Delaware district, Ohio, United States, home to about 12,972 people. Within 50 km by road there are 172 places to visit — 41 parks, 33 forts & heritage, 26 churches and 17 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Rides at Adventure Cove (5 km), Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (5 km) and Zoombezi Bay (5 km).

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Powell, Ohio
Powell, Delaware district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Powell at a glance

Location
Delaware district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 12,972
Coordinates
40.1578° N, 83.0752° W
Places within 50 km
172 (65 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 Powell

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Parks near Powell

46 parks within 100 km of Powell. The closest is Rides at Adventure Cove (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Powell

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Powell. The closest is Highbank Park Works (5 km); the best-known is Jeffers Mound (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Powell

37 churches within 100 km of Powell. The closest is Fellowship Lutheran Church (6 km); the best-known is Dublin Community Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Powell

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Powell. The closest is Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Powell

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Powell. The closest is O'Shaughnessy Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Powell

16 museums within 100 km of Powell. The closest is Powell Liberty Historical Society (1 km); the best-known is Ohio Railway Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Powell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Powell
  2. 5 km Rides at Adventure Cove · park, Delaware
  3. 1 km Zoombezi Bay · park, Delaware
  4. 1 km Columbus Zoo and Aquarium · nature spot, Delaware
  5. 8 km Olentangy Cavern · cave, Delaware
  6. 8 km Highbanks Metro Park · park, Delaware
  7. 5 km Back to Powell

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How to reach Powell

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    Within 15 km of Powell

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Powell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks4146Rides at Adventure Cove (5 km)
    Forts & heritage3346Highbank Park Works (5 km)
    Churches2637Fellowship Lutheran Church (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1736Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1017O'Shaughnessy Dam (5 km)
    Museums1416Powell Liberty Historical Society (1 km)
    Other attractions1215Sky Zone Columbus (7 km)
    Waterfalls88North Falls Condominiums (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints58Cheetah Enclosure (4 km)
    Temples22Bharatiya Hindu Temple (9 km)
    Caves11Olentangy Cavern (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Noor Islamic Cultural Center (15 km)
    Beaches & coast11Alum Creek Beach (12 km)
    Buddhist sites11Ching Ter Maintreya Temple (18 km)

    Powell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Powell?

    Rides at Adventure Cove (park, about 5 km), Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (nature spot, about 5 km), Zoombezi Bay (park, about 5 km), Olentangy Cavern (cave, about 5 km), Highbanks Metro Park (park, about 5 km), O'Shaughnessy Dam (dam, about 5 km).

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

    172 places on Spotwander: 41 parks, 33 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest park to Powell?

    Rides at Adventure Cove, about 5 km by road; Zoombezi Bay (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Powell?

    Highbank Park Works, about 5 km by road; Cole Earthworks (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Powell?

    Fellowship Lutheran Church, about 6 km by road; Dublin-Powell Church of Christ (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Powell?

    Start in Powell, visit Rides at Adventure Cove, then Zoombezi Bay, then Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, then Olentangy Cavern, then Highbanks Metro Park, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Powell?

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

    Towns near Powell

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