Places to visit near

Stow

Stow is a town in Summit district, Ohio, United States of about 34,797 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit: 43 forts & heritage, 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 19 museums. The must-see places are Crystal Lake, Cathedral of Tomorrow and Tom S Cooperrider-Kent Bog State Nature Preserve.

41.1595° N, 81.4404° WPop. 34,797

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Within 30 km165 places
Within 50 km186
Must-see103
Notable150
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Stow

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:12 pm

58 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Stow
  2. Cathedral of Tomorrowchurch · 30 min
  3. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardensgarden · 2 hrs
  4. Saint Bernard’s Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Tom S Cooperrider-Kent Bog State Nature Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Brady Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Stow
Today’s loopStowStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Stow?

Crystal Lake (lake, about 3 km), Cathedral of Tomorrow (church, about 7 km), Tom S Cooperrider-Kent Bog State Nature Preserve (nature spot, about 10 km), Partially Buried Woodshed (attraction, about 11 km), Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (garden, about 13 km), Brady Lake (lake, about 13 km).

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

186 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 museums, 30 waterfalls, 21 churches.

Which is the nearest fort to Stow?

Doodlebug Memorial, about 4 km by road; Bicentennial Torch (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Stow?

Silver Lake Estates Park, about 2 km by road; Crystal Lake (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Stow?

Start in Stow, visit Cathedral of Tomorrow, then Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, then Saint Bernard’s Church, then Tom S Cooperrider-Kent Bog State Nature Preserve, then Brady Lake, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.