Places to visit near

DeSoto

DeSoto is a town in Dallas district, Texas, United States of about 52,486 people. Within 50 km by road there are 222 places to visit: 96 churches, 47 parks and 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Inspiring Body of Christ Church, Kiest Park and Joe Pool Lake.

32.5899° N, 96.8569° WPop. 52,486

© OpenStreetMap contributors
Within 30 km198 places
Within 50 km222
Must-see104
Notable168
Best timeAugust to December

Start here

The 3 places worth the trip

Places near DeSoto by type

All 272 places by distance →

One day from DeSoto

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:14 pm

79 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 DeSoto
  2. Inspiring Body of Christ Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Kiest Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Dallas Zoochurch · 30 min
  5. Mountain Creek Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Joe Pool Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in DeSoto
Today’s loopDeSotoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics · © OpenStreetMap contributors

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near DeSoto?

Inspiring Body of Christ Church (church, about 9 km), Kiest Park (park, about 16 km), Joe Pool Lake (lake, about 19 km), Mountain Creek Lake (lake, about 21 km), Dallas Zoo (church, about 21 km), De Soto Presbyterian Church (church, about 2 km).

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

222 places on Spotwander: 96 churches, 47 parks, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 forts & heritage, 12 museums.

Which is the nearest church to DeSoto?

De Soto Presbyterian Church, about 2 km by road; Church of Christ (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to DeSoto?

Danieldale Park, about 8 km by road; Meadow Stone Park (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from DeSoto?

Start in DeSoto, visit Inspiring Body of Christ Church, then Kiest Park, then Dallas Zoo, then Mountain Creek Lake, then Joe Pool Lake, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.