Loomis Observatory, Hudson

#2 among attractions in Hudson

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Loomis Observatory is the second oldest observatory in the United States, located in Hudson, Ohio. Construction was completed in 1838. It is on the campus of Western Reserve Academy, a college preparatory school. When the observatory was constructed the school was Western Reserve College, which later repaired to Cleveland and is now known as Case Western Reserve University. ()

Built: 1838 (186 years ago)Coordinates: 41°14'37"N, 81°26'52"W

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Loomis Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shady Lake Park, Twinsburg Congregational Church, Aurora Farms Premium Outlets, Hudson Town Hall - Fire Museum and Visitor Center.

4.7 miE
Amusement, Amusement park
Shady Lake Park, Streetsboro
119 min walk • Shady Lake Park was a small amusement park operated by the Humphrey Family in Streetsboro, Ohio. The park opened in 1978 and closed in 1982. Most of the rides at Shady Lake Park were relocated from Euclid Beach Park. Many of the rides from Shady Lake Park ended up at Old Indiana Fun Park, including the Euclid Beach Chief.
4.7 miN
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Twinsburg Congregational Church, Twinsburg
121 min walk • Twinsburg Congregational Church is a historic church building on Twinsburg Public Square in Twinsburg, Ohio. The Greek Revival building was constructed in 1848 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
6.8 miNE
41°18'7"N • 81°20'31"W
Aurora Farms Premium Outlets, Aurora
174 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.5 miE
41°14'28"N • 81°26'22"W
Hudson Town Hall - Fire Museum and Visitor Center, Hudson
12 min walk • Visitor center, Museum
4.3 miNE
Park
Tinkers Creek State Park, Streetsboro
110 min walk • Tinkers Creek State Park is a public recreation area that under the name Tinkers Creek Area is part of Liberty Park in Streetsboro, Portage County, Ohio, United States. The area's small lakes and marshes provide food and habitat for beavers and thousands of waterfowl.
6 miNW
City
Macedonia
153 min walk • Macedonia is a city in Summit County, Ohio, United States. The population was 11,188 at the 2010 census. Macedonia is part of the Akron Metropolitan Statistical Area.
5.1 miN
Library
Twinsburg Public Library, Twinsburg
131 min walk • The Twinsburg Public Library is located in Twinsburg, a community located northeast Summit County, Ohio, roughly halfway between Akron and Cleveland.
7.4 miSW
41°9'51"N • 81°32'39"W
Bath Hollow Farm, Cuyahoga Valley National Park
190 min walk • Park
5.4 miS
Locality
Stow
138 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ohio, the city of Stow offers a charming blend of natural beauty and modern amenities. Surrounded by lush greenery and scenic parks, this picturesque town is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
5.2 miW
Neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture
Peninsula Village Historic District, Peninsula
133 min walk • Peninsula Village Historic District is a historic district located on both sides of Ohio State Route 303 in Peninsula, Ohio. The district encompasses the historic core of Peninsula, which is situated inside of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
4.2 miSW
Neighbourhood
Virginia Kendall State Park Historic District, Cuyahoga Valley National Park
107 min walk • The Virginia Kendall State Park Historic District is a historic district located near Peninsula, Ohio. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

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Which popular attractions are close to Loomis Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Hudson Town Hall - Fire Museum and Visitor Center, Hudson (12 min walk), Western Reserve Academy, Hudson (18 min walk).