Oyo State district, Nigeria

Places to visit near Ido

Ido is a town in Oyo State district, Nigeria. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit — 139 churches, 17 mosques & dargahs, 7 forts & heritage and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are National Museum of Unity, Ibadan (19 km), Agodi Gardens (22 km) and Asejire Reservoir (53 km).

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Ido at a glance

Location
Oyo State district, Nigeria
Coordinates
7.4710° N, 3.7574° E
Places within 50 km
181 (2 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 mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Ido

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

144 churches within 100 km of Ido. The closest is Christ Goodness and Mercy Gospel Church (5 km); the best-known is All Saints Protestant (RCCG Winners Sanctuary) Police Headquarter Eleyele (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ido

30 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ido. The closest is Ahmadiya Mosque (15 km); the best-known is Central Mosque, University of Ibadan (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ido

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ido. The closest is His Majesty's Palace Live (17 km); the best-known is Awosonso Dynasty (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ido

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ido. The closest is IITA Forest Reserve (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Ido

7 museums within 100 km of Ido. The closest is National Museum of Unity, Ibadan (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ido

6 parks within 100 km of Ido. The closest is Idi Ishin Forest Reserve (16 km); the best-known is Agodi Gardens (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ido

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ido
  2. 16 km Eleyele Lake · lake, Oyo State
  3. 4 km All Saints Protestant (RCCG Winners Sanctuary) Police Headquarter Eleyele · sanctuary, Oyo State
  4. 3 km National Museum of Unity, Ibadan · museum, Oyo State
  5. 5 km Agodi Gardens · garden, Oyo State
  6. 12 km IITA Forest Reserve · nature spot, Oyo State
  7. 18 km Back to Ido

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ido by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches139144Christ Goodness and Mercy Gospel Church (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1730Ahmadiya Mosque (15 km)
    Forts & heritage718His Majesty's Palace Live (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58IITA Forest Reserve (18 km)
    Museums37National Museum of Unity, Ibadan (19 km)
    Parks66Idi Ishin Forest Reserve (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Eleyele Lake (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints05Owini Hill (63 km)
    Other attractions23Agc Construction & Properties (19 km)
    Temples11Iwori Ayoka Ifa and Orisa Temple (18 km)

    Ido: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ido?

    National Museum of Unity, Ibadan (museum, about 19 km), Agodi Gardens (garden, about 22 km), Eleyele Lake (lake, about 16 km), All Saints Protestant (RCCG Winners Sanctuary) Police Headquarter Eleyele (sanctuary, about 17 km), IITA Forest Reserve (nature spot, about 18 km), Central Mosque, University of Ibadan (mosque, about 20 km).

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

    181 places on Spotwander: 139 churches, 17 mosques & dargahs, 7 forts & heritage, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Ido?

    Christ Goodness and Mercy Gospel Church, about 5 km by road; Celestial Church of Christ Spring of Faith Parish (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Ido?

    Ahmadiya Mosque, about 15 km by road; Alfa Ogodu Mosque (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ido?

    His Majesty's Palace Live, about 17 km by road; Awosonso Dynasty (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ido?

    Start in Ido, visit Eleyele Lake, then All Saints Protestant (RCCG Winners Sanctuary) Police Headquarter Eleyele, then National Museum of Unity, Ibadan, then Agodi Gardens, then IITA Forest Reserve, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ido?

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

    Towns near Ido

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