Allen district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Elida

Elida is a town in Allen district, Ohio, United States, home to about 1,858 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 21 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 10 museums and 6 parks. The must-see places are Allen County Museum (12 km), Lima Stadium (14 km) and Nickel Plate 779 (14 km).

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Elida, Ohio
Elida, Allen district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Elida at a glance

Location
Allen district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 1,858
Coordinates
40.7887° N, 84.2038° W
Places within 50 km
81 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Elida

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

61 churches within 100 km of Elida. The closest is Central Christian Church (12 km); the best-known is Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Elida

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Elida. The closest is MacDonell House (12 km); the best-known is Lima Stadium (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Elida

30 museums within 100 km of Elida. The closest is Allen County Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Elida

25 parks within 100 km of Elida. The closest is Allen County Farm Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Elida

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Elida. The closest is Long Pool (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Elida

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Elida. The closest is The Children’s Garden (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Elida

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Elida
  2. 16 km Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church · church, Allen
  3. 24 km Fort Amanda State Park · fort, Auglaize
  4. 18 km Allen County Museum · museum, Allen
  5. 2 km Lima Stadium · heritage site, Allen
  6. 5 km Allen County Farm Park · park, Allen
  7. 17 km Back to Elida

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How to reach Elida

    All places near Elida by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Elida by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2161Central Christian Church (12 km)
    Other attractions1941Westgate Entertainment Center (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1040MacDonell House (12 km)
    Museums1030Allen County Museum (12 km)
    Parks625Allen County Farm Park (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs919Long Pool (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens315The Children’s Garden (11 km)
    Temples12Masonic Temple (39 km)
    Caves12The Pain Cave (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Anstine Hill (47 km)
    Beaches & coast02Celina Rotary Lighthouse (52 km)
    Waterfalls02Lake Cascades Primary Care (65 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Orchard Island (55 km)

    Elida: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Elida?

    Allen County Museum (museum, about 12 km), Lima Stadium (heritage site, about 14 km), Nickel Plate 779 (attraction, about 14 km), Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church (church, about 16 km), Fort Amanda State Park (fort, about 16 km), Allen County Farm Park (park, about 17 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 21 churches, 19 other attractions, 10 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Elida?

    Central Christian Church, about 12 km by road; Cairo United Methodist Church (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Elida?

    MacDonell House, about 12 km by road; Lima Stadium (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Elida?

    Allen County Museum, about 12 km by road; Clymer Wildlife Museum (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Elida?

    Start in Elida, visit Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, then Fort Amanda State Park, then Allen County Museum, then Lima Stadium, then Allen County Farm Park, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Elida?

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

    Towns near Elida

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