Places to visit near

Avondale

Avondale is a town in Maricopa district, Arizona, United States of about 80,684 people. Within 50 km by road there are 215 places to visit: 76 churches, 49 parks and 16 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Gila and Salt River Initial Point Monument, World Wildlife Zoo and Desert West Lake.

33.4356° N, 112.3496° WPop. 80,684

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Within 30 km162 places
Within 50 km215
Must-see127
Notable149
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Avondale

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:53 pm

85 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 Avondale
  2. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintschurch · 30 min
  3. World Wildlife Zoonature spot · 2 hrs
  4. First Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendalechurch · 30 min
  5. Desert West Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Gila and Salt River Initial Point Monumentmonument · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Avondale
Today’s loopAvondaleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Avondale?

Gila and Salt River Initial Point Monument (monument, about 10 km), World Wildlife Zoo (nature spot, about 17 km), Desert West Lake (lake, about 19 km), Parque De Paz (park, about 3 km), First Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendale (church, about 24 km), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (church, about 5 km).

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

215 places on Spotwander: 76 churches, 49 parks, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Avondale?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about 5 km by road; Desert Springs Community Church (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Avondale?

Parque De Paz, about 3 km by road; Bullard Wash Linear Park (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Avondale?

Start in Avondale, visit The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then World Wildlife Zoo, then First Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendale, then Desert West Lake, then Gila and Salt River Initial Point Monument, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.