Places to visit near

Allen

Allen is a town in Collin district, Texas, United States of about 98,143 people. Within 50 km by road there are 204 places to visit: 57 churches, 55 forts & heritage and 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas, Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve and Heard Natural Science Museum.

33.1032° N, 96.6706° WPop. 98,143

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Within 30 km169 places
Within 50 km204
Must-see107
Notable154
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Allen

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:18 pm

72 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 Allen
  2. Oak Point Park and Nature Preservepark · 45 min
  3. East Plano Islamic Centermosque or dargah · 30 min
  4. Heritage Farmstead Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Karya Siddhi Hanumantemple · 45 min
  6. Heard Natural Science Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Allen
Today’s loopAllenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Allen?

Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas (temple, about 3 km), Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve (park, about 7 km), Heard Natural Science Museum (museum, about 10 km), Southfork Ranch (attraction, about 10 km), East Plano Islamic Center (mosque or dargah, about 13 km), Heritage Farmstead Museum (museum, about 14 km).

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

204 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 55 forts & heritage, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 parks, 17 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Allen?

First Presbyterian Church of Allen, about 2 km by road; Christ the Servant Lutheran Church (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Allen?

Allen Station of the Texas Electric Railway, about 1 km by road; Allen Cemetery (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Allen?

Start in Allen, visit Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, then East Plano Islamic Center, then Heritage Farmstead Museum, then Karya Siddhi Hanuman, then Heard Natural Science Museum, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.