Shiva Vishnu Hindu Temple of Greater ClevelandCleveland Metroparks ZooA Christmas Story House MuseumSt Andrew Roman Catholic AbbeyThe Little DipperCuyahoga Falls Church of the Nazarene
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Independence

Independence is a town in Cuyahoga district, Ohio, United States of about 7,135 people. Within 50 km by road there are 205 places to visit: 47 forts & heritage, 39 churches and 26 parks. The must-see places are Shiva Vishnu Hindu Temple of Greater Cleveland, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Brookside Reservation.

41.3687° N, 81.6379° WPop. 7,135

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Within 30 km189 places
Within 50 km205
Must-see96
Notable147
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Shiva Vishnu Hindu Temple of Greater Cleveland

Temple · 10 km

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, nature spot near Independence
Must-see

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Nature spot · 13 km

Brookside Reservation, park near Independence
Must-see

Brookside Reservation

Park · 14 km

Places near Independence by type

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One day from Independence

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:38 pm

55 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Independence
  2. Shiva Vishnu Hindu Temple of Greater Clevelandtemple · 45 min
  3. The Little Dippertemple · 45 min
  4. Cleveland Metroparks Zoonature spot · 2 hrs
  5. A Christmas Story House Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. St Andrew Roman Catholic Abbeychurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Independence
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Independence?

Shiva Vishnu Hindu Temple of Greater Cleveland (temple, about 10 km), Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (nature spot, about 13 km), Brookside Reservation (park, about 14 km), A Christmas Story House Museum (museum, about 15 km), St Andrew Roman Catholic Abbey (church, about 16 km), The Little Dipper (temple, about 16 km).

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

205 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 26 parks, 28 museums, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Independence?

South Park Site, about 2 km by road; Terra Vista Archeological District (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Independence?

Saint Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, about 9 km by road; Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Independence?

Start in Independence, visit Shiva Vishnu Hindu Temple of Greater Cleveland, then The Little Dipper, then Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, then A Christmas Story House Museum, then St Andrew Roman Catholic Abbey, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.