Hamilton district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Cold Spring

Cold Spring is a town in Hamilton district, Ohio, United States, home to about 6,170 people. Within 50 km by road there are 211 places to visit — 57 forts & heritage, 39 parks, 35 churches and 20 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Riverbend Music Center (5 km), Belterra Park Gaming & Entertainment Center (5 km) and Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (11 km).

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Cold Spring, Ohio
Cold Spring, Hamilton district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cold Spring at a glance

Location
Hamilton district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 6,170
Coordinates
39.0217° N, 84.4399° W
Places within 50 km
211 (102 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 Cold Spring

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cold Spring: 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 Cold Spring

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cold Spring. The closest is MoonLite Gardens (5 km); the best-known is Fort Washington Monument (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Cold Spring

45 parks within 100 km of Cold Spring. The closest is Rosedale Park (6 km); the best-known is Alms Park (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Cold Spring

41 churches within 100 km of Cold Spring. The closest is Saint John The Baptist Catholic Church (6 km); the best-known is Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cold Spring

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cold Spring. The closest is Withrow Nature Preserve (8 km); the best-known is Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Cold Spring

26 museums within 100 km of Cold Spring. The closest is Fort Thomas Military Museum (6 km); the best-known is National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cold Spring

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cold Spring. The closest is Fourmile Lake Dam (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Cold Spring

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cold Spring
  2. 11 km Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption · church, Kenton
  3. 2 km Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home · nature spot, Kenton
  4. 1 km Fort Washington Monument · monument, Hamilton
  5. 8 km Alms Park · park, Hamilton
  6. 10 km Anderson Center Park · nature spot, Hamilton
  7. 13 km Back to Cold Spring

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    Within 15 km of Cold Spring

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cold Spring by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5760MoonLite Gardens (5 km)
    Parks3945Rosedale Park (6 km)
    Churches3541Saint John The Baptist Catholic Church (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2027Withrow Nature Preserve (8 km)
    Museums2326Fort Thomas Military Museum (6 km)
    Other attractions1921Riverbend Music Center (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs815Fourmile Lake Dam (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints45Overlook Pergola (12 km)
    Temples33Python (5 km)
    Beaches & coast12#1 Trap #3 (14 km)
    Treks11Skywalk (14 km)
    Waterfalls11Bear's Falls (14 km)

    Cold Spring: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cold Spring?

    Riverbend Music Center (attraction, about 5 km), Belterra Park Gaming & Entertainment Center (attraction, about 5 km), Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (church, about 11 km), Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home (nature spot, about 12 km), Anderson Center Park (nature spot, about 13 km), Alms Park (park, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cold Spring?

    211 places on Spotwander: 57 forts & heritage, 39 parks, 35 churches, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cold Spring?

    MoonLite Gardens, about 5 km by road; Beverly Hills Supper Club Memorial (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Cold Spring?

    Rosedale Park, about 6 km by road; Royal Oaks Park (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cold Spring?

    Saint John The Baptist Catholic Church, about 6 km by road; Saint Joseph Catholic Church (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cold Spring?

    Start in Cold Spring, visit Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, then Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home, then Fort Washington Monument, then Alms Park, then Anderson Center Park, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cold Spring?

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

    Towns near Cold Spring

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