Van Wert district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Delphos

Delphos is a town in Van Wert district, Ohio, United States, home to about 7,023 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 21 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 10 museums and 10 parks. The must-see places are Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church (1 km), Fort Amanda State Park (24 km) and Allen County Museum (28 km).

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Delphos, Ohio
Delphos, Van Wert district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Delphos at a glance

Location
Van Wert district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 7,023
Coordinates
40.8434° N, 84.3416° W
Places within 50 km
77 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Delphos

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Delphos: 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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Churches near Delphos

70 churches within 100 km of Delphos. The closest is Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Delphos

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Delphos. The closest is Lock 16 North (18 km); the best-known is Fort Amanda State Park (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Delphos

26 museums within 100 km of Delphos. The closest is Allen County Museum (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Delphos

25 parks within 100 km of Delphos. The closest is Stadium Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Delphos

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Delphos. The closest is Spencerville Reservoir (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Delphos

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Delphos. The closest is The Children’s Garden (28 km); the best-known is Bluffton Nature Preserve (46 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Delphos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Delphos
  2. 2 km Delphos Wesleyan Church · church, Van Wert
  3. 23 km Fort Amanda State Park · fort, Auglaize
  4. 18 km Allen County Museum · museum, Allen
  5. 27 km Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church · church, Allen
  6. 2 km Stadium Park · park, Van Wert
  7. 2 km Back to Delphos

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How to reach Delphos

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Delphos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2170Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1147Lock 16 North (18 km)
    Other attractions1136Bredeick-Lang House (1 km)
    Museums1026Allen County Museum (28 km)
    Parks1025Stadium Park (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs922Spencerville Reservoir (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens316The Children’s Garden (28 km)
    Beaches & coast13Celina Rotary Lighthouse (48 km)
    Caves02The Pain Cave (56 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Anstine Hill (63 km)
    Temples11Masonic Temple (42 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Orchard Island (70 km)
    Waterfalls01Lake Cascades Primary Care (76 km)

    Delphos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Delphos?

    Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Bredeick-Lang House (attraction, about 1 km), Stadium Park (park, about 2 km), Delphos Wesleyan Church (church, about 2 km), Fort Amanda State Park (fort, about 24 km), Allen County Museum (museum, about 28 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 21 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 11 other attractions, 10 museums, 10 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Delphos?

    Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Delphos Wesleyan Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Delphos?

    Lock 16 North, about 18 km by road; Fort Amanda State Park (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Delphos?

    Allen County Museum, about 28 km by road; Clymer Wildlife Museum (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Delphos?

    Start in Delphos, visit Delphos Wesleyan Church, then Fort Amanda State Park, then Allen County Museum, then Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, then Stadium Park, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Delphos?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Delphos

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