Hamilton district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Cleves

Cleves is a town in Hamilton district, Ohio, United States, home to about 3,386 people. Within 50 km by road there are 227 places to visit — 60 forts & heritage, 48 parks, 42 churches and 21 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Shawnee Lookout Archeological District (7 km), Saint Aloysius on the Ohio Church (10 km) and Miami Whitewater Forest (14 km).

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Cleves, Ohio
Cleves, Hamilton district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cleves at a glance

Location
Hamilton district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 3,386
Coordinates
39.1617° N, 84.7491° W
Places within 50 km
227 (93 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Cleves

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cleves: 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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Forts & heritage near Cleves

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cleves. The closest is William Henry Harrison Tomb State Memorial (1 km); the best-known is Ronald Watson Gravel Site (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Cleves

55 parks within 100 km of Cleves. The closest is Kuliga Park (9 km); the best-known is Miami Whitewater Forest (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Cleves

48 churches within 100 km of Cleves. The closest is Eden Chapel United Methodist Church (8 km); the best-known is Saint Aloysius on the Ohio Church (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cleves

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cleves. The closest is Mitchell Memorial Forest (5 km); the best-known is Mount Airy Forest (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Cleves

24 museums within 100 km of Cleves. The closest is Creation Museum (11 km); the best-known is The German Heritage Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cleves

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cleves. The closest is Hidden Valley Lake Beach (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Cleves

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cleves
  2. 7 km Shawnee Lookout Archeological District · viewpoint, Dearborn
  3. 13 km Saint Aloysius on the Ohio Church · church, Hamilton
  4. 10 km Rapid Run Park · park, Hamilton
  5. 11 km The German Heritage Museum · museum, Hamilton
  6. 16 km Miami Whitewater Forest · park, Hamilton
  7. 14 km Back to Cleves

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    Within 15 km of Cleves

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cleves by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6065William Henry Harrison Tomb State Memorial (1 km)
    Parks4855Kuliga Park (9 km)
    Churches4248Eden Chapel United Methodist Church (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2130Mitchell Memorial Forest (5 km)
    Museums2124Creation Museum (11 km)
    Other attractions1519Mick (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs516Hidden Valley Lake Beach (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1112Shawnee Lookout Archeological District (7 km)
    Temples23Greater Emmanuel Apostolic Temple (25 km)
    Treks11Skywalk (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Laughery Island (25 km)
    Beaches & coast01The Beach at Adventure Landing (59 km)

    Cleves: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cleves?

    Shawnee Lookout Archeological District (viewpoint, about 7 km), Saint Aloysius on the Ohio Church (church, about 10 km), Miami Whitewater Forest (park, about 14 km), The German Heritage Museum (museum, about 15 km), Rapid Run Park (park, about 18 km), Mount Airy Forest (nature spot, about 18 km).

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

    227 places on Spotwander: 60 forts & heritage, 48 parks, 42 churches, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cleves?

    William Henry Harrison Tomb State Memorial, about 1 km by road; Abraham Brower (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Cleves?

    Kuliga Park, about 9 km by road; Miami River Public Access Site (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cleves?

    Eden Chapel United Methodist Church, about 8 km by road; Saint Aloysius on the Ohio Church (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cleves?

    Start in Cleves, visit Shawnee Lookout Archeological District, then Saint Aloysius on the Ohio Church, then Rapid Run Park, then The German Heritage Museum, then Miami Whitewater Forest, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cleves?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Cleves

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