Jefferson district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Mingo

Mingo is a town in Jefferson district, Ohio, United States, home to about 3,324 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit — 16 parks, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 12 churches. The must-see places are Fort Steuben (5 km), Wellsburg Wharf (7 km) and Cross Creek Wildlife Management Area (8 km).

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Mingo, Ohio
Mingo, Jefferson district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mingo at a glance

Location
Jefferson district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 3,324
Coordinates
40.3217° N, 80.6098° W
Places within 50 km
128 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Mingo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mingo: 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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Parks near Mingo

42 parks within 100 km of Mingo. The closest is Aracoma Park (1 km); the best-known is Wellsburg Wharf (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mingo

41 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mingo. The closest is Cross Creek Wildlife Management Area (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mingo

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mingo. The closest is Memorial Lake Dam (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Mingo

33 churches within 100 km of Mingo. The closest is Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mingo

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mingo. The closest is Commercial Street Historic District (1 km); the best-known is Fort Steuben (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Mingo

18 museums within 100 km of Mingo. The closest is Steubenville Visitors Center (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mingo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mingo
  2. 7 km Wellsburg Wharf · park, Brooke
  3. 13 km Meadowcroft Rockshelter · heritage site, Jefferson
  4. 6 km Cross Creek Wildlife Management Area · nature spot, Brooke
  5. 22 km Memorial Park · monument, Jefferson
  6. 14 km Fort Steuben · fort, Jefferson
  7. 5 km Back to Mingo

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How to reach Mingo

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    Within 15 km of Mingo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mingo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks1642Aracoma Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1741Cross Creek Wildlife Management Area (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2035Memorial Lake Dam (7 km)
    Churches1233Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2432Commercial Street Historic District (1 km)
    Other attractions1423Franciscan University (8 km)
    Museums918Steubenville Visitors Center (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints810Mechling Hill (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves66Griffen Island (12 km)
    Waterfalls12Frankfort Mineral Springs and Falls (31 km)
    Temples12Temple Shalom (35 km)
    Treks02Junction Hollow Hiking Trail (71 km)

    Mingo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mingo?

    Fort Steuben (fort, about 5 km), Wellsburg Wharf (park, about 7 km), Cross Creek Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 8 km), Meadowcroft Rockshelter (heritage site, about 13 km), Memorial Park (monument, about 19 km), Commercial Street Historic District (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    128 places on Spotwander: 16 parks, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 churches, 24 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest park to Mingo?

    Aracoma Park, about 1 km by road; Wellsburg Wharf (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Mingo?

    Cross Creek Wildlife Management Area, about 8 km by road; State Game Lands Number 303 (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mingo?

    Memorial Lake Dam, about 7 km by road; Harmon Creek Structure Number Two Dam (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mingo?

    Start in Mingo, visit Wellsburg Wharf, then Meadowcroft Rockshelter, then Cross Creek Wildlife Management Area, then Memorial Park, then Fort Steuben, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mingo?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Mingo

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