Wise district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Boyd

Boyd is a town in Wise district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,335 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 73 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 14 parks. The must-see places are Eagle Mountain Dam (31 km), Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (37 km) and Lake Worth (39 km).

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Boyd, Texas
Boyd, Wise district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Boyd at a glance

Location
Wise district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,335
Coordinates
33.0787° N, 97.5653° W
Places within 50 km
173 (8 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 Boyd

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Forts & heritage near Boyd

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Boyd. The closest is Eagle Mountain Lake MCAS Auxiliary (Rhome Field) (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Boyd

50 churches within 100 km of Boyd. The closest is First Baptist Church Boyd (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Boyd

42 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Boyd. The closest is Eagle Mountain Dam (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Boyd

27 parks within 100 km of Boyd. The closest is Casino Park (38 km); the best-known is Heritage Park (52 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Boyd

18 museums within 100 km of Boyd. The closest is Heritage Museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Boyd

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Boyd. The closest is Burton Knob (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Boyd

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Boyd
  2. 1 km First Baptist Church Boyd · church, Wise
  3. 7 km Deep Creek Community · heritage site, Wise
  4. 9 km Aurora Cemetery · heritage site, Wise
  5. 25 km Eagle Mountain Dam · dam, Tarrant
  6. 25 km Eagle Mountain Lake MCAS Auxiliary (Rhome Field) · heritage site, Wise
  7. 6 km Back to Boyd

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How to reach Boyd

    All places near Boyd by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Boyd by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7378Eagle Mountain Lake MCAS Auxiliary (Rhome Field) (6 km)
    Churches3450First Baptist Church Boyd (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1942Eagle Mountain Dam (31 km)
    Parks1427Casino Park (38 km)
    Museums718Heritage Museum (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1515Burton Knob (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (37 km)
    Temples07Titan (73 km)
    Waterfalls55Hawaiian Falls (40 km)
    Other attractions03New Texas Giant (73 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Wood Island (39 km)
    Treks02Katy Trail (97 km)
    Beaches & coast11Twin Points Beach (30 km)
    Caves11Liquor Cave (39 km)

    Boyd: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Boyd?

    First Baptist Church Boyd (church, about 1 km), Eagle Mountain Lake MCAS Auxiliary (Rhome Field) (heritage site, about 6 km), Deep Creek Community (heritage site, about 7 km), Aurora Cemetery (heritage site, about 8 km), Eagle Mountain Dam (dam, about 31 km), Sand Hill Community (hill, about 13 km).

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

    173 places on Spotwander: 73 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 parks, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Boyd?

    Eagle Mountain Lake MCAS Auxiliary (Rhome Field), about 6 km by road; Deep Creek Community (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Boyd?

    First Baptist Church Boyd, about 1 km by road; Church of Christ (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Boyd?

    Eagle Mountain Dam, about 31 km by road; Reservoir Number Eighteen (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Boyd?

    Start in Boyd, visit First Baptist Church Boyd, then Deep Creek Community, then Aurora Cemetery, then Eagle Mountain Dam, then Eagle Mountain Lake MCAS Auxiliary (Rhome Field), and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Boyd?

    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 Boyd

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