Denton district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Argyle

Argyle is a town in Denton district, Texas, United States, home to about 3,905 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit — 68 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 25 parks. The must-see places are Old Alton Road (9 km), Historic Denton County Courthouse (14 km) and Pioneer Woman Monument (16 km).

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Argyle, Texas
Argyle, Denton district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Argyle at a glance

Location
Denton district, Texas, United States
Population
about 3,905
Coordinates
33.1212° N, 97.1834° W
Places within 50 km
185 (24 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Argyle

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Forts & heritage near Argyle

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Argyle. The closest is Argyle (1 km); the best-known is Pioneer Woman Monument (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Argyle

55 churches within 100 km of Argyle. The closest is Argyle United Methodist Church (3 km); the best-known is Old Alton Road (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Argyle

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Argyle. The closest is Lake Forest Park (9 km); the best-known is Grapevine Lake (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Argyle

36 parks within 100 km of Argyle. The closest is Patrick Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Argyle

22 museums within 100 km of Argyle. The closest is Texas Fashion Collection (13 km); the best-known is Historic Denton County Courthouse (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Argyle

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Argyle. The closest is Hickory Creek Park (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Argyle

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Argyle
  2. 14 km Historic Denton County Courthouse · museum, Denton
  3. 1 km Pioneer Woman Monument · monument, Denton
  4. 1 km Little Chapel-in-the-Woods · church, Denton
  5. 14 km Old Alton Road · church, Denton
  6. 19 km Grapevine Lake · lake, Denton
  7. 19 km Back to Argyle

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Argyle by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6873Argyle (1 km)
    Churches4455Argyle United Methodist Church (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2339Lake Forest Park (9 km)
    Parks2536Patrick Park (2 km)
    Museums1022Texas Fashion Collection (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens312Hickory Creek Park (16 km)
    Temples09Karya Siddhi Hanuman (51 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints78Crawford Hill (3 km)
    Waterfalls34Canyon Falls Park (7 km)
    Other attractions04New Texas Giant (52 km)
    Beaches & coast22Little Elm Beach (28 km)
    Treks02Katy Trail (62 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01East Plano Islamic Center (64 km)

    Argyle: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Argyle?

    Old Alton Road (church, about 9 km), Historic Denton County Courthouse (museum, about 14 km), Pioneer Woman Monument (monument, about 16 km), Little Chapel-in-the-Woods (church, about 16 km), Grapevine Lake (lake, about 19 km), Argyle (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    185 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 parks, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Argyle?

    Argyle, about 1 km by road; Prairie Mound Cemetery (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Argyle?

    Argyle United Methodist Church, about 3 km by road; Old Alton Road (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Argyle?

    Lake Forest Park, about 9 km by road; Lake Sharon Dam (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Argyle?

    Start in Argyle, visit Historic Denton County Courthouse, then Pioneer Woman Monument, then Little Chapel-in-the-Woods, then Old Alton Road, then Grapevine Lake, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Argyle?

    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 and parks.

    Towns near Argyle

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