Ripley district, Indiana, United States

Places to visit near Osgood

Osgood is a town in Ripley district, Indiana, United States, home to about 1,610 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 66 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 3 parks and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Tyson United Methodist Church (9 km), Versailles State Park (11 km) and Moores Hill United Methodist Church (22 km).

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Osgood, Indiana
Osgood, Ripley district, Indiana, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Osgood at a glance

Location
Ripley district, Indiana, United States
Population
about 1,610
Coordinates
39.1292° N, 85.2916° W
Places within 50 km
125 (9 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 parks

Top places to visit near Osgood

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Forts & heritage near Osgood

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Osgood. The closest is Fernando G. Taylor House (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Osgood

47 churches within 100 km of Osgood. The closest is Cedar Creek Church (5 km); the best-known is Tyson United Methodist Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Osgood

23 parks within 100 km of Osgood. The closest is Stapp's Circle S Ranch (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Osgood

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Osgood. The closest is Versailles State Park (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Osgood

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

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Museums near Osgood

13 museums within 100 km of Osgood. The closest is Osgood Historial Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Osgood

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Osgood
  2. 1 km Osgood Historial Museum · museum, Ripley
  3. 22 km Moores Hill United Methodist Church · hill, Dearborn
  4. 16 km Versailles State Park · nature spot, Ripley
  5. 3 km Tyson United Methodist Church · church, Ripley
  6. 4 km Cedar Creek Church · church, Ripley
  7. 5 km Back to Osgood

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Osgood by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6671Fernando G. Taylor House (9 km)
    Churches2547Cedar Creek Church (5 km)
    Parks323Stapp's Circle S Ranch (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens322Versailles State Park (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1421Paradise Lake (7 km)
    Other attractions018Belterra Casino Resort & Spa (62 km)
    Museums413Osgood Historial Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints710Hassmer Hill (8 km)
    Caves22Millhousen Cave (18 km)
    Beaches & coast11Muscatatuck Swimming Hole (39 km)
    Temples01Isaac M. Wise Temple (83 km)
    Treks01Skywalk (84 km)

    Osgood: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Osgood?

    Tyson United Methodist Church (church, about 9 km), Versailles State Park (nature spot, about 11 km), Osgood Historial Museum (museum, about 1 km), Moores Hill United Methodist Church (hill, about 22 km), Cedar Creek Church (church, about 5 km), Paradise Lake (lake, about 7 km).

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

    125 places on Spotwander: 66 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 3 parks, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Osgood?

    Fernando G. Taylor House, about 9 km by road; Ripley County Historical (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Osgood?

    Cedar Creek Church, about 5 km by road; Tyson United Methodist Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Osgood?

    Stapp's Circle S Ranch, about 29 km by road; Camp Meeting Ground (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Osgood?

    Start in Osgood, visit Osgood Historial Museum, then Moores Hill United Methodist Church, then Versailles State Park, then Tyson United Methodist Church, then Cedar Creek Church, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Osgood?

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

    Towns near Osgood

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