Hartley district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Channing

Channing is a town in Hartley district, Texas, United States, home to about 360 people. Within 50 km by road there are 14 places to visit — 7 forts & heritage, 0 parks, 2 churches and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lake Meredith National Recreation Area (72 km), Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (76 km) and Lake Meredith (82 km).

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Channing, Texas
Channing, Hartley district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Channing at a glance

Location
Hartley district, Texas, United States
Population
about 360
Coordinates
35.6837° N, 102.3302° W
Places within 50 km
14
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 parks and churches

Top places to visit near Channing

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Channing: 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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Forts & heritage near Channing

112 forts & heritage within 100 km of Channing. The closest is Channing United Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Channing

23 parks within 100 km of Channing. The closest is West Hills Park (82 km); the best-known is Wonderland Amusement Park (83 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Channing

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

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Channing

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Channing. The closest is Rita Blanca Tank (20 km); the best-known is Pescado Creek Lake (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Channing

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Channing. The closest is John Ray (49 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Channing

10 museums within 100 km of Channing. The closest is Julian Bivins Museum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Channing

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Channing
  2. 1 km Channing United Methodist Church · heritage site, Hartley
  3. 28 km Landergin Mesa · heritage site, Oldham
  4. 13 km Boot Hill Cemetery · hill, Oldham
  5. 1 km Julian Bivins Museum · museum, Oldham
  6. 6 km Pescado Creek Lake · lake, Oldham
  7. 27 km Back to Channing

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How to reach Channing

    All places near Channing by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Channing by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7112Channing United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Parks023West Hills Park (82 km)
    Churches216First Baptist Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs212Rita Blanca Tank (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints111John Ray (49 km)
    Museums210Julian Bivins Museum (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (76 km)
    Other attractions02KIXZ-AM (Amarillo) (98 km)
    Temples01Hornet (83 km)
    Caves01Pearl Bee Cave (90 km)

    Channing: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Channing?

    Channing United Methodist Church (heritage site, about 1 km), Boot Hill Cemetery (hill, about 23 km), Julian Bivins Museum (museum, about 23 km), First Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Saddle Mountain Cowboy Church (church, about 1 km), Pescado Creek Lake (lake, about 27 km).

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

    14 places on Spotwander: 7 forts & heritage, 2 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 viewpoint, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Channing?

    Channing United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Old Tascosa (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Channing?

    West Hills Park, about 82 km by road; Amarillo Garden Center (82 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Channing?

    First Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Saddle Mountain Cowboy Church (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Channing?

    Start in Channing, visit Channing United Methodist Church, then Landergin Mesa, then Boot Hill Cemetery, then Julian Bivins Museum, then Pescado Creek Lake, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Channing?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Channing

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