Cambria district, Pennsylvania, United States

Places to visit near Salix

Salix is a town in Cambria district, Pennsylvania, United States, home to about 1,149 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 23 churches. The must-see places are Johnstown Flood National Memorial (6 km), Saint John Gualbert Cathedral (16 km) and Johnstown Flood Museum (17 km).

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Salix, Pennsylvania
Salix, Cambria district, Pennsylvania, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Salix at a glance

Location
Cambria district, Pennsylvania, United States
Population
about 1,149
Coordinates
40.3001° N, 78.7653° W
Places within 50 km
132 (43 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Salix

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Salix

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Salix. The closest is Brier Knob (17 km); the best-known is Herman Point (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Salix

41 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Salix. The closest is Johnstown Flood National Memorial (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Salix

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Salix. The closest is Beaverdale Reservoir (10 km); the best-known is Quemahoning Reservoir (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Salix

25 churches within 100 km of Salix. The closest is Mount Calvary Lutheran Church (11 km); the best-known is Saint John Gualbert Cathedral (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Salix

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Salix. The closest is Staple Bend Tunnel (13 km); the best-known is Johnstown Inclined Plane (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Salix

19 parks within 100 km of Salix. The closest is Liberty Park (6 km); the best-known is Stackhouse Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Salix

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Salix
  2. 6 km Johnstown Flood National Memorial · monument, Cambria
  3. 16 km Wagner-Ritter House · museum, Cambria
  4. 2 km Johnstown Inclined Plane · heritage site, Cambria
  5. 1 km Johnstown Flood Museum · museum, Cambria
  6. 1 km Saint John Gualbert Cathedral · church, Cambria
  7. 16 km Back to Salix

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Salix by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3456Brier Knob (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1741Johnstown Flood National Memorial (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2130Beaverdale Reservoir (10 km)
    Churches2325Mount Calvary Lutheran Church (11 km)
    Forts & heritage1619Staple Bend Tunnel (13 km)
    Parks819Liberty Park (6 km)
    Museums610Lake View Visitor Center (7 km)
    Waterfalls33Turtle Falls (13 km)
    Treks13Ghost Town Trail (34 km)
    Temples13Temple Beth Israel (47 km)
    Caves03Tytoona Cave (71 km)
    Other attractions22Johnstown Station (17 km)

    Salix: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Salix?

    Johnstown Flood National Memorial (monument, about 6 km), Saint John Gualbert Cathedral (church, about 16 km), Johnstown Flood Museum (museum, about 17 km), Johnstown Inclined Plane (heritage site, about 18 km), Wagner-Ritter House (museum, about 18 km), Stackhouse Park (park, about 19 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 churches, 16 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Salix?

    Brier Knob, about 17 km by road; Stein Mountain (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Salix?

    Johnstown Flood National Memorial, about 6 km by road; Babcock Division (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Salix?

    Beaverdale Reservoir, about 10 km by road; Saltlick Reservoir (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Salix?

    Start in Salix, visit Johnstown Flood National Memorial, then Wagner-Ritter House, then Johnstown Inclined Plane, then Johnstown Flood Museum, then Saint John Gualbert Cathedral, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Salix?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Salix

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