Cuyahoga district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Solon

Solon is a town in Cuyahoga district, Ohio, United States, home to about 23,043 people. Within 50 km by road there are 230 places to visit — 51 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 29 museums and 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Chagrin Falls (9 km), Geauga Lake (9 km) and Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage (13 km).

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Solon, Ohio
Solon, Cuyahoga district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Solon at a glance

Location
Cuyahoga district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 23,043
Coordinates
41.3898° N, 81.4412° W
Places within 50 km
230 (61 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 Solon

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Forts & heritage near Solon

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Solon. The closest is WW2 Memorial (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Solon

39 churches within 100 km of Solon. The closest is Bedford First United Methodist Church (10 km); the best-known is St Andrew Roman Catholic Abbey (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Solon

34 museums within 100 km of Solon. The closest is Solon Art Museum (1 km); the best-known is Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Solon

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Solon. The closest is Geauga Lake (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Solon

30 parks within 100 km of Solon. The closest is Kerruish Park (14 km); the best-known is Wade Park (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Solon

27 waterfalls within 100 km of Solon. The closest is Chagrin Falls West Side Historic District (7 km); the best-known is Chagrin Falls (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Solon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Solon
  2. 13 km Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage · museum, Cuyahoga
  3. 10 km Chagrin Falls · waterfall, Cuyahoga
  4. 14 km Geauga Lake · lake, Geauga
  5. 10 km Tinkers Creek State Park · nature spot, Portage
  6. 16 km WW2 Memorial · monument, Cuyahoga
  7. 0 km Back to Solon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Solon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5156WW2 Memorial (1 km)
    Churches3639Bedford First United Methodist Church (10 km)
    Museums2934Solon Art Museum (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2230Geauga Lake (9 km)
    Parks2230Kerruish Park (14 km)
    Waterfalls2727Chagrin Falls West Side Historic District (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2326Tinkers Creek State Park (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints89Chippewa Creek Gorge Overlook (21 km)
    Other attractions25Park Synagogue (22 km)
    Beaches & coast35Lake Lucerne Beach (10 km)
    Temples33Double Loop (8 km)
    Caves33Glacier Cave (9 km)
    Buddhist sites11Buddhist Temple of Cleveland (27 km)

    Solon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Solon?

    Chagrin Falls (waterfall, about 9 km), Geauga Lake (lake, about 9 km), Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage (museum, about 13 km), Tinkers Creek State Park (nature spot, about 17 km), WW2 Memorial (monument, about 1 km), War Memorial Gazebo (monument, about 1 km).

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

    230 places on Spotwander: 51 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 29 museums, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Solon?

    WW2 Memorial, about 1 km by road; War Memorial Gazebo (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Solon?

    Bedford First United Methodist Church, about 10 km by road; Twinsburg Congregational Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Solon?

    Solon Art Museum, about 1 km by road; Twinsburg Historical Society Barn (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Solon?

    Start in Solon, visit Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, then Chagrin Falls, then Geauga Lake, then Tinkers Creek State Park, then WW2 Memorial, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Solon?

    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 Solon

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