Howard district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Big Spring

Big Spring is a town in Howard district, Texas, United States, home to about 28,862 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 55 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are KBST-AM (Big Spring) (3 km), Big Spring State Park (3 km) and Lake Colorado City State Park (65 km).

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Big Spring at a glance

Location
Howard district, Texas, United States
Population
about 28,862
Coordinates
32.2504° N, 101.4787° W
Places within 50 km
126 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Big Spring

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Big Spring: 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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Churches near Big Spring

73 churches within 100 km of Big Spring. The closest is Circuit Riders Cowboy Church (1 km); the best-known is St. Paul's Lutheran Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Big Spring

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Big Spring. The closest is Potton House (1 km); the best-known is Earl of Aylesford (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Big Spring

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Big Spring. The closest is Scenic Mountain (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Big Spring

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Big Spring. The closest is Onemile Lake (2 km); the best-known is Comanche Lake Dam (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Big Spring

14 museums within 100 km of Big Spring. The closest is Potton-Hayden House (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Big Spring

11 parks within 100 km of Big Spring. The closest is Heart of the City Plaza (1 km); the best-known is Big Spring State Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Big Spring

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Big Spring
  2. 1 km Potton-Hayden House · museum, Howard
  3. 1 km Earl of Aylesford · heritage site, Howard
  4. 1 km Heritage Museum · museum, Howard
  5. 1 km St. Paul's Lutheran Church · church, Howard
  6. 3 km Big Spring State Park · park, Howard
  7. 3 km Back to Big Spring

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How to reach Big Spring

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    Within 15 km of Big Spring

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Big Spring by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5573Circuit Riders Cowboy Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1461Potton House (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2027Scenic Mountain (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1826Onemile Lake (2 km)
    Museums514Potton-Hayden House (1 km)
    Parks811Heart of the City Plaza (1 km)
    Other attractions56KBST-AM (Big Spring) (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Roy Andrews Park (4 km)
    Waterfalls01Paradise Rock & Waterfall (78 km)

    Big Spring: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Big Spring?

    KBST-AM (Big Spring) (attraction, about 3 km), Big Spring State Park (park, about 3 km), Potton-Hayden House (museum, about 1 km), Heritage Museum (museum, about 1 km), Earl of Aylesford (heritage site, about 1 km), St. Paul's Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Big Spring?

    126 places on Spotwander: 55 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Big Spring?

    Circuit Riders Cowboy Church, about 1 km by road; Big Spring Methodist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Big Spring?

    Potton House, about 1 km by road; Howard County (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Big Spring?

    Scenic Mountain, about 3 km by road; South Mountain (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Big Spring?

    Start in Big Spring, visit Potton-Hayden House, then Earl of Aylesford, then Heritage Museum, then St. Paul's Lutheran Church, then Big Spring State Park, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Big Spring?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Big Spring

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Big Spring’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.