Trumbull district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Sharon

Sharon is a town in Trumbull district, Ohio, United States, home to about 13,562 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 73 forts & heritage, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 16 churches. The must-see places are Shenango Dam (5 km), Mahoning Valley (23 km) and Helen Chapel (24 km).

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Sharon, Ohio
Sharon, Trumbull district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sharon at a glance

Location
Trumbull district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 13,562
Coordinates
41.2331° N, 80.4934° W
Places within 50 km
127 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Sharon

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Forts & heritage near Sharon

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sharon. The closest is Frank H. Buhl Mansion (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sharon

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sharon. The closest is State Game Lands Number 150 (19 km); the best-known is Mill Creek Park (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sharon

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sharon. The closest is Shenango Dam (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Sharon

21 churches within 100 km of Sharon. The closest is Cornerhouse Christian Church (10 km); the best-known is Helen Chapel (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Sharon

14 museums within 100 km of Sharon. The closest is McBride House (14 km); the best-known is McKinley Birthplace Memorial (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Sharon

7 parks within 100 km of Sharon. The closest is Avenue of Flags (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Sharon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sharon
  2. 1 km Frank H. Buhl Mansion · heritage site, Mercer
  3. 24 km Helen Chapel · church, Mahoning
  4. 22 km Mahoning Valley · viewpoint, Trumbull
  5. 27 km Shenango Dam · dam, Mercer
  6. 4 km Avenue of Flags · park, Trumbull
  7. 3 km Back to Sharon

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How to reach Sharon

    All places near Sharon by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sharon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7380Frank H. Buhl Mansion (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens525State Game Lands Number 150 (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1123Shenango Dam (5 km)
    Churches1621Cornerhouse Christian Church (10 km)
    Museums1214McBride House (14 km)
    Parks27Avenue of Flags (3 km)
    Other attractions15WKTL-FM (Struthers) (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints34Mahoning Valley (23 km)
    Waterfalls34Hermitage Municipal Waterfall (5 km)
    Temples11Refuge Apostolic Temple (24 km)

    Sharon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sharon?

    Shenango Dam (dam, about 5 km), Frank H. Buhl Mansion (heritage site, about 1 km), Mahoning Valley (viewpoint, about 23 km), Avenue of Flags (park, about 3 km), Helen Chapel (church, about 24 km), Hermitage Municipal Waterfall (waterfall, about 5 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 73 forts & heritage, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 churches, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sharon?

    Frank H. Buhl Mansion, about 1 km by road; Jonas J Pierce House (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Sharon?

    State Game Lands Number 150, about 19 km by road; State Game Lands Number 294 (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sharon?

    Shenango Dam, about 5 km by road; Kirila Pond Dam (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sharon?

    Start in Sharon, visit Frank H. Buhl Mansion, then Helen Chapel, then Mahoning Valley, then Shenango Dam, then Avenue of Flags, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sharon?

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

    Towns near Sharon

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