Wayne district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Wooster

Wooster is a town in Wayne district, Ohio, United States, home to about 26,749 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 40 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 churches, 8 forts & heritage and 11 museums. The must-see places are Secrest Arboretum (4 km), Brown's Lake Bog (22 km) and Chippewa Lake Park (36 km).

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Wooster, Ohio
Wooster, Wayne district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wooster at a glance

Location
Wayne district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 26,749
Coordinates
40.8052° N, 81.9365° W
Places within 50 km
97 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Wooster

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wooster: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wooster

65 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wooster. The closest is Gross Dam (6 km); the best-known is Brown's Lake Bog (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Wooster

43 churches within 100 km of Wooster. The closest is Oak Grove Mennonite Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Wooster

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wooster. The closest is "Skypark" The Flying Community (34 km); the best-known is Malabar Farm State Park (53 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Wooster

21 museums within 100 km of Wooster. The closest is Orrville Railroad Heritage Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wooster

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wooster. The closest is Secrest Arboretum (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Wooster

11 parks within 100 km of Wooster. The closest is Holmes County Rails to Trail Park (35 km); the best-known is Findley State Park (54 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Wooster

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wooster
  2. 8 km Columbus · nature spot, Wayne
  3. 1 km Corn Crib Chutes · waterfall, Wayne
  4. 9 km Secrest Arboretum · nature spot, Wayne
  5. 20 km Brown's Lake Bog · lake, Wayne
  6. 18 km Gross Dam · dam, Wayne
  7. 6 km Back to Wooster

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How to reach Wooster

    All places near Wooster by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wooster by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4065Gross Dam (6 km)
    Churches1443Oak Grove Mennonite Church (13 km)
    Forts & heritage828"Skypark" The Flying Community (34 km)
    Museums1121Orrville Railroad Heritage Museum (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens516Secrest Arboretum (4 km)
    Parks211Holmes County Rails to Trail Park (35 km)
    Beaches & coast81015W (35 km)
    Other attractions29Former Farmers Bank Bldg (41 km)
    Waterfalls47Corn Crib Chutes (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Acme Hill (34 km)
    Temples02Shiva Vishnu Hindu Temple of Greater Cleveland (79 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Akron Masjid (55 km)

    Wooster: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wooster?

    Secrest Arboretum (nature spot, about 4 km), Brown's Lake Bog (lake, about 22 km), Gross Dam (dam, about 6 km), Corn Crib Chutes (waterfall, about 7 km), Columbus (nature spot, about 8 km), Oak Grove Mennonite Church (church, about 13 km).

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

    97 places on Spotwander: 40 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 11 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Wooster?

    Gross Dam, about 6 km by road; Chippewa Watershed Conservation District Structure Reservoir (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Wooster?

    Oak Grove Mennonite Church, about 13 km by road; Bethel Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wooster?

    "Skypark" The Flying Community, about 34 km by road; Canal Fulton Historic District (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wooster?

    Start in Wooster, visit Columbus, then Corn Crib Chutes, then Secrest Arboretum, then Brown's Lake Bog, then Gross Dam, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wooster?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Wooster

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