Lamb district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Earth

Earth is a town in Lamb district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,012 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 37 churches, 30 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 parks. The closest is Earth (1 km).

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Earth, Texas
Earth, Lamb district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Earth at a glance

Location
Lamb district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,012
Coordinates
34.2331° N, 102.4107° W
Places within 50 km
89
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 Earth

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Earth: 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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Churches near Earth

59 churches within 100 km of Earth. The closest is Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Earth

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Earth. The closest is Earth (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Earth

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Earth. The closest is Spring Lake (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Earth

9 parks within 100 km of Earth. The closest is Olton City Park (32 km); the best-known is Babe Ruth Park (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Earth

7 museums within 100 km of Earth. The closest is Mulleshoe Heritage Center (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Earth

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Earth. The closest is North Fork Running Water Draw (44 km); the best-known is Casas Amarillas (59 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Earth

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 152 km on the road.

  1. Start in Earth
  2. 1 km Earth · heritage site, Lamb
  3. 31 km First Baptist Church of Olton · heritage site, Lamb
  4. 49 km Big Square Community · heritage site, Castro
  5. 34 km Bailey County · heritage site, Bailey
  6. 27 km First Irrigation Well in Lamb County · heritage site, Lamb
  7. 10 km Back to Earth

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    All places near Earth by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Earth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3759Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3057Earth (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1017Spring Lake (10 km)
    Parks59Olton City Park (32 km)
    Museums17Mulleshoe Heritage Center (39 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14North Fork Running Water Draw (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23City Park (36 km)
    Other attractions22Plainview RCAG (27 km)
    Temples11Temple of Adoration (44 km)

    Earth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Earth?

    Earth (heritage site, about 1 km), First Irrigation Well in Lamb County (heritage site, about 10 km), Big Square Community (heritage site, about 23 km), Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Church of Christ-Denny Sneed Min (church, about 2 km), First Baptist Church of Olton (heritage site, about 31 km).

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

    89 places on Spotwander: 37 churches, 30 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 parks, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest church to Earth?

    Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Church of Christ-Denny Sneed Min (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Earth?

    Earth, about 1 km by road; First Irrigation Well in Lamb County (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Earth?

    Spring Lake, about 10 km by road; Soda Lake (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Earth?

    Start in Earth, visit Earth, then First Baptist Church of Olton, then Big Square Community, then Bailey County, then First Irrigation Well in Lamb County, and drive back — about 152 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Earth?

    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 Earth

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