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Things to see in Canton, Ohio (United States): 7 places and when to go
Canton, Ohio is a city in United States with around 259,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (3), Temples (2), Nature (1). The best known are First Ladies National Historic Site, Canton Museum of Art and Basilica of St. John the Baptist. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 40.7989, -81.3786
- Population
- About 259,000
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (3) · Temples (2) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · Hiking (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 561 km as the crow flies
What to see in Canton, Ohio
The places in and around Canton, Ohio, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- First Ladies National Historic SiteMuseum and library in Canton, Ohio314 m
- Canton Museum of ArtMuseum in Canton, Ohio1.0 km
- Basilica of St. John the BaptistRoman Catholic church in Canton, Ohio496 m
- Trinity Lutheran ChurchChurch in Canton, Ohio102 m
- MAPS Air MuseumAviation museum in Green, Ohio15 km
- Buckeye Trail (Massillon)Hiking6.5 km
- Fat Head's BreweryBrewery7.7 km
When to go to Canton, Ohio
The best time to visit Canton, Ohio is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:23
- FebPossible10:26
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:17
- JunBest time14:55
- JulBest time14:39
- AugBest time13:38
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:41
- DecPossible9:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. In April, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Canton, Ohio
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 561 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Akron, Ohio12 places32 km
- Sagamore Hills11 places56 km
- Youngstown, Ohio10 places70 km
- Cleveland22 places80 km
- Steubenville6 places81 km
- Cherry Avenue6 places88 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Canton, Ohio?
The best known: First Ladies National Historic Site, Canton Museum of Art, Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Trinity Lutheran Church, MAPS Air Museum. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Canton, Ohio?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05.
How do you get to Canton, Ohio?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 561 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Canton, Ohio as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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