Hamilton district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Dent

Dent is a town in Hamilton district, Ohio, United States, home to about 10,497 people. Within 50 km by road there are 229 places to visit — 53 forts & heritage, 50 parks, 47 churches and 23 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are The German Heritage Museum (4 km), Mount Airy Forest (8 km) and Bracken Woods Brodbeck Preserve (9 km).

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

Dent at a glance

Location
Hamilton district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 10,497
Coordinates
39.1859° N, 84.6513° W
Places within 50 km
229 (101 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 Dent

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

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dent. The closest is Diehl–Unnewehr House (7 km); the best-known is Ludlow Station Monument (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Dent

57 parks within 100 km of Dent. The closest is Kuliga Park (5 km); the best-known is Rapid Run Park (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Dent

54 churches within 100 km of Dent. The closest is Saint Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church (5 km); the best-known is Saint Aloysius on the Ohio Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dent

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dent. The closest is Mitchell Memorial Forest (7 km); the best-known is Mount Airy Forest (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Dent

26 museums within 100 km of Dent. The closest is The German Heritage Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dent

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dent. The closest is Nina Lake (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Dent

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dent
  2. 4 km The German Heritage Museum · museum, Hamilton
  3. 7 km Bradford-Felter Tanglewood Preserve · nature spot, Hamilton
  4. 3 km Mount Airy Forest · nature spot, Hamilton
  5. 3 km Bracken Woods Brodbeck Preserve · nature spot, Hamilton
  6. 5 km Rapid Run Park · park, Hamilton
  7. 12 km Back to Dent

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How to reach Dent

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dent by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5358Diehl–Unnewehr House (7 km)
    Parks5057Kuliga Park (5 km)
    Churches4754Saint Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2331Mitchell Memorial Forest (7 km)
    Museums2526The German Heritage Museum (4 km)
    Other attractions1920Mick (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs214Nina Lake (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints56Bald Knob (14 km)
    Temples33Greater Emmanuel Apostolic Temple (14 km)
    Treks11Skywalk (19 km)
    Beaches & coast11The Beach at Adventure Landing (48 km)

    Dent: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dent?

    The German Heritage Museum (museum, about 4 km), Mount Airy Forest (nature spot, about 8 km), Bracken Woods Brodbeck Preserve (nature spot, about 9 km), Bradford-Felter Tanglewood Preserve (nature spot, about 10 km), Rapid Run Park (park, about 12 km), Saint Aloysius on the Ohio Church (church, about 12 km).

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

    229 places on Spotwander: 53 forts & heritage, 50 parks, 47 churches, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dent?

    Diehl–Unnewehr House, about 7 km by road; Westwood Town Center Historic District (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Dent?

    Kuliga Park, about 5 km by road; Haubner Field (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dent?

    Saint Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, about 5 km by road; Westwood United Methodist Church (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dent?

    Start in Dent, visit The German Heritage Museum, then Bradford-Felter Tanglewood Preserve, then Mount Airy Forest, then Bracken Woods Brodbeck Preserve, then Rapid Run Park, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dent?

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

    Towns near Dent

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