Delaware district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Delaware

Delaware is a town in Delaware district, Ohio, United States, home to about 37,995 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit — 44 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 39 parks and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Community Church (3 km), Delaware Dam (8 km) and Bharatiya Hindu Temple (12 km).

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Delaware at a glance

Location
Delaware district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 37,995
Coordinates
40.2987° N, 83.0680° W
Places within 50 km
178 (63 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Delaware

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Delaware: 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 Delaware

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Delaware. The closest is Strand Theatre (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Delaware

43 churches within 100 km of Delaware. The closest is Saint Mary Catholic Church (1 km); the best-known is Community Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Delaware

43 parks within 100 km of Delaware. The closest is Blue Limestone Park (1 km); the best-known is Rides at Adventure Cove (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Delaware

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Delaware. The closest is Alum Creek State Park (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Delaware

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Delaware. The closest is Delaware Dam (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Delaware

18 museums within 100 km of Delaware. The closest is Richard Ross Museum of Art (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Delaware

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Delaware
  2. 3 km Community Church · church, Delaware
  3. 12 km Bharatiya Hindu Temple · temple, Delaware
  4. 16 km Alum Creek State Park · nature spot, Delaware
  5. 2 km Alum Creek Lake · lake, Delaware
  6. 18 km Delaware Dam · dam, Delaware
  7. 8 km Back to Delaware

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How to reach Delaware

    All places near Delaware by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Delaware by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4458Strand Theatre (1 km)
    Churches2643Saint Mary Catholic Church (1 km)
    Parks3943Blue Limestone Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1330Alum Creek State Park (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1121Delaware Dam (8 km)
    Museums1418Richard Ross Museum of Art (1 km)
    Other attractions1215Ohio Wesleyan University (1 km)
    Waterfalls88North Falls Condominiums (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints57Cheetah Enclosure (20 km)
    Temples22Bharatiya Hindu Temple (12 km)
    Caves11Olentangy Cavern (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Noor Islamic Cultural Center (34 km)
    Beaches & coast11Alum Creek Beach (18 km)
    Buddhist sites11Ching Ter Maintreya Temple (33 km)

    Delaware: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Delaware?

    Community Church (church, about 3 km), Delaware Dam (dam, about 8 km), Bharatiya Hindu Temple (temple, about 12 km), Alum Creek Lake (lake, about 13 km), Alum Creek State Park (nature spot, about 13 km), Olentangy Cavern (cave, about 15 km).

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

    178 places on Spotwander: 44 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 39 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Delaware?

    Strand Theatre, about 1 km by road; Veterans Memorial Plaza (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Delaware?

    Saint Mary Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Community Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Delaware?

    Blue Limestone Park, about 1 km by road; Mingo Park (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Delaware?

    Start in Delaware, visit Community Church, then Bharatiya Hindu Temple, then Alum Creek State Park, then Alum Creek Lake, then Delaware Dam, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Delaware?

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

    Towns near Delaware

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Delaware’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.