Lucas district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Swanton

Swanton is a town in Lucas district, Ohio, United States, home to about 3,886 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 19 parks, 18 museums and 15 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Oak Openings Preserve Metropark (7 km), Secor Metropark (16 km) and Maumee State Forest (17 km).

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Swanton, Ohio
Swanton, Lucas district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Swanton at a glance

Location
Lucas district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 3,886
Coordinates
41.5887° N, 83.8911° W
Places within 50 km
150 (48 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 museums

Top places to visit near Swanton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Swanton: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Swanton

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Swanton. The closest is Maumee-Western Road (8 km); the best-known is Fort Meigs State Memorial (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Swanton

38 parks within 100 km of Swanton. The closest is Memorial Park (1 km); the best-known is Secor Metropark (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Swanton

27 museums within 100 km of Swanton. The closest is Toledo & Western (24 km); the best-known is Sculpture in the Park (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Swanton

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Swanton. The closest is Oak Openings Preserve Metropark (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Swanton

25 churches within 100 km of Swanton. The closest is Brailey Union Church (6 km); the best-known is First Presbyterian Church of Maumee (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Swanton

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Swanton. The closest is Swanton Upground Reservoir Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Swanton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Swanton
  2. 1 km Memorial Park · monument, Fulton
  3. 6 km Oak Openings Preserve Metropark · nature spot, Lucas
  4. 12 km Maumee State Forest · nature spot, Lucas
  5. 17 km Farnsworth Metropark · nature spot, Lucas
  6. 25 km Secor Metropark · park, Lucas
  7. 16 km Back to Swanton

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    Within 15 km of Swanton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Swanton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3743Maumee-Western Road (8 km)
    Parks1938Memorial Park (1 km)
    Other attractions2334Wabash Cannonball Trail (13 km)
    Museums1827Toledo & Western (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1526Oak Openings Preserve Metropark (7 km)
    Churches2225Brailey Union Church (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs619Swanton Upground Reservoir Dam (3 km)
    Beaches & coast34Sand Dunes (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Bird Viewing at Indianola Overlook (21 km)
    Temples22Hindu Temple of Toledo (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Islamic Center of Greater Toldeo (30 km)
    Buddhist sites11Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo (21 km)
    Caves01Sheriden Cave (97 km)

    Swanton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Swanton?

    Oak Openings Preserve Metropark (nature spot, about 7 km), Secor Metropark (park, about 16 km), Maumee State Forest (nature spot, about 17 km), Memorial Park (monument, about 1 km), Farnsworth Metropark (nature spot, about 22 km), Side Cut Metropark (nature spot, about 23 km).

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

    150 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 19 parks, 23 other attractions, 18 museums, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Swanton?

    Maumee-Western Road, about 8 km by road; Fulton Lodge No. 248 (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Swanton?

    Memorial Park, about 1 km by road; Whitehouse Park (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Swanton?

    Toledo & Western, about 24 km by road; Spafford House Museum (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Swanton?

    Start in Swanton, visit Memorial Park, then Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, then Maumee State Forest, then Farnsworth Metropark, then Secor Metropark, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Swanton?

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

    Towns near Swanton

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