Hamilton district, Ohio, United States

Places to visit near Wilder

Wilder is a town in Hamilton district, Ohio, United States, home to about 3,088 people. Within 50 km by road there are 217 places to visit — 59 forts & heritage, 39 parks, 35 churches and 32 museums. The must-see places are Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (4 km), Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home (5 km) and National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (6 km).

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Wilder, Ohio
Wilder, Hamilton district, Ohio, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wilder at a glance

Location
Hamilton district, Ohio, United States
Population
about 3,088
Coordinates
39.0564° N, 84.4869° W
Places within 50 km
217 (100 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Wilder

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wilder: 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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Forts & heritage near Wilder

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wilder. The closest is Wallace Woods Area Residential Historic District (2 km); the best-known is Fort Washington Monument (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Wilder

45 parks within 100 km of Wilder. The closest is Rosedale Park (3 km); the best-known is Piatt Park (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Wilder

41 churches within 100 km of Wilder. The closest is Saint John The Baptist Catholic Church (1 km); the best-known is Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Wilder

33 museums within 100 km of Wilder. The closest is Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati (3 km); the best-known is National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wilder

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wilder. The closest is Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wilder

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wilder. The closest is Mirror Lake (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Wilder

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wilder
  2. 4 km Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption · church, Kenton
  3. 2 km Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home · nature spot, Kenton
  4. 1 km National Underground Railroad Freedom Center · museum, Hamilton
  5. 1 km Fort Washington Monument · monument, Hamilton
  6. 1 km Taft Museum of Art · museum, Hamilton
  7. 7 km Back to Wilder

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How to reach Wilder

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wilder by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5963Wallace Woods Area Residential Historic District (2 km)
    Parks3945Rosedale Park (3 km)
    Churches3541Saint John The Baptist Catholic Church (1 km)
    Museums3233Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1925Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home (5 km)
    Other attractions1921Newport on the Levee (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs414Mirror Lake (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints57Devou Memorial Overlook (6 km)
    Temples33Python (7 km)
    Treks11Skywalk (7 km)
    Beaches & coast11The Beach at Adventure Landing (49 km)

    Wilder: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wilder?

    Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (church, about 4 km), Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home (nature spot, about 5 km), National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (museum, about 6 km), Fort Washington Monument (monument, about 6 km), Taft Museum of Art (museum, about 7 km), Skywalk (trek, about 7 km).

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

    217 places on Spotwander: 59 forts & heritage, 39 parks, 35 churches, 32 museums, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wilder?

    Wallace Woods Area Residential Historic District, about 2 km by road; Shaler Battery (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Wilder?

    Rosedale Park, about 3 km by road; General James Taylor Park (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Wilder?

    Saint John The Baptist Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Augustine Catholic Church (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wilder?

    Start in Wilder, visit Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, then Daniel Carter Beard Boyhood Home, then National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, then Fort Washington Monument, then Taft Museum of Art, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wilder?

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

    Towns near Wilder

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