Places to visit near

Buda

Buda is a town in Hays district, Texas, United States of about 13,705 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit: 55 forts & heritage, 35 churches and 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Radha Madhav Dham and Pilot Knob.

30.0852° N, 97.8403° WPop. 13,705

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Within 30 km170 places
Within 50 km200
Must-see105
Notable130
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Buda

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:20 pm

103 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 Buda
  2. Heart of Texas Wildlife Trailnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Radha Madhav Dhamtemple · 45 min
  4. Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Centernature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Airmen's Cavecave · 1 hrs
  6. Pilot Knobviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Buda
Today’s loopBudaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Buda?

Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center (nature spot, about 14 km), Radha Madhav Dham (temple, about 17 km), Pilot Knob (viewpoint, about 19 km), Buda (heritage site, about 1 km), Buda United Methodist Church (heritage site, about 1 km), Buda School (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

200 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 parks, 16 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Buda?

Buda, about 1 km by road; Buda United Methodist Church (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Buda?

Southwest Church of Christ, about 14 km by road; Living Faith Baptist Church (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Buda?

Start in Buda, visit Heart of Texas Wildlife Trail, then Radha Madhav Dham, then Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, then Airmen's Cave, then Pilot Knob, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.