Armstrong district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Claude

Claude is a town in Armstrong district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,224 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 1 churches, 1 parks and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Carson County Courthouse (33 km), Britten Water Tower (34 km) and KDJW-AM (Amarillo) (39 km).

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Claude, Texas
Claude, Armstrong district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Claude at a glance

Location
Armstrong district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,224
Coordinates
35.1117° N, 101.3632° W
Places within 50 km
56 (5 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Claude

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Forts & heritage near Claude

155 forts & heritage within 100 km of Claude. The closest is Armstrong County Jail (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Claude

28 churches within 100 km of Claude. The closest is Church of Christ East Amarillo (50 km); the best-known is Heart (55 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Claude

24 parks within 100 km of Claude. The closest is Benton Park (50 km); the best-known is Wonderland Amusement Park (56 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Claude

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Claude. The closest is Brushy Butte (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Claude

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Claude. The closest is Soil Conservation Service Site 1 Dam (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Claude

14 museums within 100 km of Claude. The closest is Carson County Courthouse (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Claude

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Claude
  2. 1 km Armstrong County Jail · heritage site, Armstrong
  3. 1 km Early Sheriffs of Armstrong County, 1890-1926 · heritage site, Armstrong
  4. 1 km Claude News · heritage site, Armstrong
  5. 1 km Charles Howard Roan · heritage site, Armstrong
  6. 1 km First Baptist Church of Claude · heritage site, Armstrong
  7. 1 km Back to Claude

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How to reach Claude

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Claude by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage33155Armstrong County Jail (1 km)
    Churches128Church of Christ East Amarillo (50 km)
    Parks124Benton Park (50 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints819Brushy Butte (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs317Soil Conservation Service Site 1 Dam (28 km)
    Museums314Carson County Courthouse (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Palo Duro Canyon State Park (42 km)
    Other attractions44The Last Supper (30 km)
    Temples01Hornet (56 km)
    Caves11The Big Cave (41 km)
    Waterfalls11River Falls (47 km)

    Claude: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Claude?

    Armstrong County Jail (heritage site, about 1 km), Early Sheriffs of Armstrong County, 1890-1926 (heritage site, about 1 km), Claude News (heritage site, about 1 km), First Baptist Church of Claude (heritage site, about 1 km), Charles Howard Roan (heritage site, about 1 km), Boy Scout Troop No. 17 (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    56 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 1 church, 1 park, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Claude?

    Armstrong County Jail, about 1 km by road; Early Sheriffs of Armstrong County, 1890-1926 (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Claude?

    Church of Christ East Amarillo, about 50 km by road; Buchanan Street Baptist Church Building (55 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Claude?

    Benton Park, about 50 km by road; Tri-State Fairgrounds Arena (51 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Claude?

    Start in Claude, visit Armstrong County Jail, then Early Sheriffs of Armstrong County, 1890-1926, then Claude News, then Charles Howard Roan, then First Baptist Church of Claude, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Claude?

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

    Towns near Claude

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