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15 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
15 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 20 min by car (19 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Holocaust museum in the United States.
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18 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (25 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Park in Michigan, USA.
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21 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 25 min by car (27 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States.
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26 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (32 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States.
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28 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (36 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
County seat of Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States.
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28 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (34 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park in Monroe County, Michigan, USA.
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29 miles east · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 64 miles · 1 hr 50 min
Lake bordering Ontario, Canada and Michigan, US.
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40 miles south · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 77 miles · 1 hr 40 min
Island in Lucas County, Ohio, United States.
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44 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (63 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State Park in northern Ohio.
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49 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (54 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States.
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50 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 10 min by car (105 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Battle monument in Ohio, United States.
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64 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (115 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, United States.
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74 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (87 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Capital city of the U.S. state of Michigan, located in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties.
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113 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 45 min by car (173 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
National park in Ohio, United States.
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116 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr by car (137 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Long-distance hiking trail in the United States.
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Distances are straight-line measurements from the city, not driving distance. Saved road estimates have no consistently recorded source date and are not current traffic; estimates to park centers, water locations or inconsistent routes are omitted. Named-destination route links are not verified entrances. Place descriptions come from Wikidata; photo credits below include recorded capture dates when available. A photograph does not show current conditions.
16 recreation areas and campgrounds within 129 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
14 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The only international wildlife refuge in North America, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge is located along the lower Detroit River and western shoreline of Lake Erie - just 20 miles south of Detroit, Michigan and 50 miles north…
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29 miles south · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
River Raisin NBP preserves, commemorates, and interprets the January 1813 battles of the War of 1812 and their aftermath.
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44 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1964 as an inviolate sanctuary, or for any other management purpose, for migratory birds.
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49 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Much of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge and the surrounding lands were once part of the Great Black Swamp. The 1,500 square mile Great Black Swamp was a vast network of forests, wetlands and grasslands.
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50 miles southeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial was established to honor those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie, during the War of 1812, and to celebrate the long-lasting peace among United Kingdom, Canada and the U.S.
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74 miles southeast · straight-line distanceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The national NERR program, a national network of protected estuaries where integrated research and education leads to coastal stewardship, works at each estuary with a local partner(s).
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80 miles northwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The 629 acre Michigan Wetland Management District is part of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
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80 miles northwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1953 and contains 10,000 acres of marsh, bottomland hardwood forest and grasslands.
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106 miles southeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
A front porch can serve many purposes. For some, it is a place to enjoy the breeze on a warm summer night. For others, a perch from which to keep eyes on what's happening in their neighborhood.
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111 miles southeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discovery for visitors.
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115 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 45 min by car (178 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a destination for millions of visitors each year who enjoy hiking, riding the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad , biking and picnicking.
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117 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
At the Corps' Charles Mill Lake, extensive recreation facilities are operated by the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. Visit their website at www.mwcdlakes.com.
PicnickingWildlife viewing
123 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The lake has no permanent pool.
Wildlife viewing
127 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
At the Corps Pleasant Hill Lake, extensive recreation facilities are operated by the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. Visit their website at: www.mwcdlakes,com.
HikingPicnickingWildlife viewing
129 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The North Branch of Kokosing Lake has lake front camping. A small, quiet (154 acre) fishing lake has a 10-hp limit. Located 1.5 miles from Fredericktown, off OH 13.
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129 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr by car (175 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
This recreation area is part of North Branch Kokosing River Lake
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 18, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Holocaust Memorial Center, Maybury State Park, Ypsilanti, Auburn Hills, Ann Arbor. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 15 miles northwest in a straight line; driving takes about 20 min over 19 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 18 miles northwest in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 25 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 21 miles west in a straight line; driving takes about 25 min over 27 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 2 campgrounds within 129 miles, including Cuyahoga Valley National Park Picnic Shelters (115 miles southeast), North Branch Kokosing River Lake - Campground (129 miles south). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.