Lorain district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Wakeman

Wakeman is a town in Lorain district, Ohio, United States, home to about 1,032 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 27 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 15 museums and 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Schoepfle Gardens (12 km), Tappan Square (20 km) and Old Woman Creek Estuary & Nature Reserve (20 km).

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Wakeman, Ohio
Wakeman, Lorain district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wakeman at a glance

Location
Lorain district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 1,032
Coordinates
41.2545° N, 82.3996° W
Places within 50 km
134 (30 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 Wakeman

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Churches near Wakeman

48 churches within 100 km of Wakeman. The closest is Union Church (10 km); the best-known is Saint Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Wakeman

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wakeman. The closest is Jewett House (19 km); the best-known is Huron Harbor Light (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Wakeman

32 museums within 100 km of Wakeman. The closest is Oberlin Heritage Center (20 km); the best-known is Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wakeman

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wakeman. The closest is Veterans Memorial Lake Park (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wakeman

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wakeman. The closest is Old Woman Creek Estuary & Nature Reserve (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Wakeman

20 parks within 100 km of Wakeman. The closest is Schoepfle Gardens (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Wakeman

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 98 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wakeman
  2. 20 km Tappan Square · park, Lorain
  3. 15 km Schoepfle Gardens · garden, Erie
  4. 18 km Old Woman Creek Estuary & Nature Reserve · nature spot, Erie
  5. 14 km Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum · museum, Erie
  6. 8 km Saint Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church · church, Huron
  7. 23 km Back to Wakeman

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wakeman by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2748Union Church (10 km)
    Forts & heritage2236Jewett House (19 km)
    Museums1532Oberlin Heritage Center (20 km)
    Other attractions2430Summit Motorsports Park (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1528Veterans Memorial Lake Park (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens626Old Woman Creek Estuary & Nature Reserve (20 km)
    Parks720Schoepfle Gardens (12 km)
    Beaches & coast1011Barrier Beach (22 km)
    Waterfalls36Cascade Park (35 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves15Johnson's Island (48 km)
    Temples35Williams Temple (42 km)
    Caves12Seneca Caverns (50 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Irishtown Bend (79 km)

    Wakeman: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wakeman?

    Schoepfle Gardens (garden, about 12 km), Tappan Square (park, about 20 km), Old Woman Creek Estuary & Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 20 km), Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum (museum, about 22 km), Saint Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church (church, about 23 km), Vermilion Museum Lighthouse (beach, about 24 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 27 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 15 museums, 24 other attractions, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Wakeman?

    Union Church, about 10 km by road; Brighton Congregational Church (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wakeman?

    Jewett House, about 19 km by road; Memorial Arch (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Wakeman?

    Oberlin Heritage Center, about 20 km by road; Allen Memorial Art Museum (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wakeman?

    Start in Wakeman, visit Tappan Square, then Schoepfle Gardens, then Old Woman Creek Estuary & Nature Reserve, then Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum, then Saint Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wakeman?

    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 Wakeman

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