Places to visit near

Wellston

Wellston is a town in Jackson district, Ohio, United States of about 5,494 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage and 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lake Alma State Park, Leo Petroglyph and Lake Katharine Dam.

39.1234° N, 82.5329° WPop. 5,494

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Within 30 km40 places
Within 50 km119
Must-see81
Notable165
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Wellston

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:06 pm

84 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 Wellston
  2. Hammertown Lake Damdam · 45 min
  3. Lake Katharine Damdam · 45 min
  4. Leo Petroglyphheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Mount Olive Road Covered Bridgeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Trinity Episcopal Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Wellston
Today’s loopWellstonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Wellston?

Lake Alma State Park (lake, about 4 km), Leo Petroglyph (heritage site, about 16 km), Lake Katharine Dam (dam, about 16 km), Trinity Episcopal Church (church, about 18 km), Hammertown Lake Dam (dam, about 19 km), Wellston Municipal Building (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

119 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wellston?

The Pinnacle, about 23 km by road; Dixon Hill (26 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Wellston?

Wellston Municipal Building, about 1 km by road; Oths, Heiser, Miller, Waigand, and Clagg, LLC (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Wellston?

Start in Wellston, visit Hammertown Lake Dam, then Lake Katharine Dam, then Leo Petroglyph, then Mount Olive Road Covered Bridge, then Trinity Episcopal Church, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.