Saint John the Evangelist Catholic ChurchPeace MonumentPaulding County FairgroundsKingdom Hall of Jehovah's WitnessesFort Amanda State ParkMount Victory Church
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Van Wert

Van Wert is a town in Van Wert district, Ohio, United States of about 10,798 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit: 16 churches, 8 forts & heritage and 5 museums. The must-see places are Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Peace Monument and Paulding County Fairgrounds.

40.8695° N, 84.5841° WPop. 10,798

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Within 30 km7 places
Within 50 km50
Must-see52
Notable191
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, church near Van Wert
Must-see

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church

Church · 26 km · Allen

Peace Monument, monument near Van Wert
Must-see

Peace Monument

Monument · 36 km · Adams

Paulding County Fairgrounds, park near Van Wert
Must-see

Paulding County Fairgrounds

Park · 36 km · Paulding

Places near Van Wert by type

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One day from Van Wert

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:03 pm

212 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 Van Wert
  2. Mount Victory Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. St John Lutheran Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Paulding County Fairgroundspark · 45 min
  5. Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Fort Amanda State Parkfort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Van Wert
Today’s loopVan WertStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Van Wert?

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (church, about 3 km), Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church (church, about 26 km), Peace Monument (monument, about 36 km), Paulding County Fairgrounds (park, about 36 km), Paulding County Courthouse (heritage site, about 37 km), Fort Amanda State Park (fort, about 42 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Van Wert?

50 places on Spotwander: 16 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Van Wert?

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, about 3 km by road; Mount Victory Church (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Van Wert?

Lock 16 North, about 33 km by road; Decatur Pennsy Depot (37 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Van Wert?

Start in Van Wert, visit Mount Victory Church, then St John Lutheran Church, then Paulding County Fairgrounds, then Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, then Fort Amanda State Park, and drive back — about 212 km by road in all.