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Notable fort · Licking, Ohio

Observatory Circle

Observatory Circle is a fort in Licking, Ohio.

Observatory Circle: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Observatory Circle

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Observatory Circle — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.05218, -82.44857. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Observatory Circle open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Observatory Circle yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Observatory Circle?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Observatory Circle?

    Nearby: Octagon Earthworks (fort, 0 km), Newark Earthworks (fort, 2 km), Bryn Du Mansion (fort, 5 km), Alligator Effigy (fort, 6 km), Avery–Hunter House (fort, 8 km), Spring Valley Nature Preserve (sanctuary, 9 km).

    Is Observatory Circle worth visiting?

    Observatory Circle is listed as a notable fort in Ohio on Spotwander.