Jones district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Anson

Anson is a town in Jones district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,334 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 44 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Panhandle Plains Wildlife Trail (36 km), Grace Cultural Center and Museum (47 km) and Lytle Lake Dam (50 km).

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Anson, Texas
Anson, Jones district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Anson at a glance

Location
Jones district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,334
Coordinates
32.7565° N, 99.8962° W
Places within 50 km
73 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Anson

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Forts & heritage near Anson

102 forts & heritage within 100 km of Anson. The closest is Anson Opera House (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Anson

31 churches within 100 km of Anson. The closest is Church of Christ (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Anson

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Anson

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Anson. The closest is Blowout Mountain (53 km); the best-known is Castle Peak (56 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Anson

11 museums within 100 km of Anson. The closest is Area Historical Museum (41 km); the best-known is Grace Cultural Center and Museum (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Anson

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Anson. The closest is Panhandle Plains Wildlife Trail (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Anson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Anson
  2. 2 km Cowboys' Christmas Ball · heritage site, Jones
  3. 5 km Atlas F #11 578-11 · heritage site, Jones
  4. 5 km Church of Christ · church, Jones
  5. 15 km Anson North Lake Dam · dam, Jones
  6. 14 km Anson Opera House · heritage site, Jones
  7. 0 km Back to Anson

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How to reach Anson

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Anson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage44102Anson Opera House (1 km)
    Churches1531Church of Christ (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs531Anson North Lake Dam (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints022Blowout Mountain (53 km)
    Museums611Area Historical Museum (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Panhandle Plains Wildlife Trail (36 km)
    Parks11Arthur Sears Park (43 km)
    Caves01Jared's Man Cave (68 km)

    Anson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Anson?

    Anson Opera House (heritage site, about 1 km), Church of Christ (church, about 1 km), Cowboys' Christmas Ball (heritage site, about 2 km), Atlas F #11 578-11 (heritage site, about 6 km), Anson North Lake Dam (dam, about 14 km), Atlas F #12 578-12 (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    73 places on Spotwander: 44 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Anson?

    Anson Opera House, about 1 km by road; Cowboys' Christmas Ball (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Anson?

    Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; Saint Johns United Methodist Church (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Anson?

    Anson North Lake Dam, about 14 km by road; Fort Phantom Hill Dam (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Anson?

    Start in Anson, visit Cowboys' Christmas Ball, then Atlas F #11 578-11, then Church of Christ, then Anson North Lake Dam, then Anson Opera House, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Anson?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Anson

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