Parmer district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Farwell

Farwell is a town in Parmer district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,311 people. Within 50 km by road there are 217 places to visit — 111 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 25 parks and 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The closest is First Baptist Church (1 km).

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Farwell, Texas
Farwell, Parmer district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Farwell at a glance

Location
Parmer district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,311
Coordinates
34.3834° N, 103.0380° W
Places within 50 km
217
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 Farwell

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Churches near Farwell

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

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Forts & heritage near Farwell

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Farwell. The closest is Parmer County (1 km); the best-known is Farwell, Texas (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Farwell

29 parks within 100 km of Farwell. The closest is Farwell City Park (1 km); the best-known is Clovis Historical Marker (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Farwell

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Farwell. The closest is Pleasure Lake (6 km); the best-known is Greene Lake (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Farwell

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Farwell. The closest is Lariat Draw (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Farwell

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Farwell. The closest is Hillcrest Zoo (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Farwell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Farwell
  2. 1 km First Baptist Church · church, Parmer
  3. 1 km Farwell, Texas · heritage site, Parmer
  4. 17 km Place of Prayer;Faith Christian Fellowship Church · church, Curry
  5. 5 km Clovis Historical Marker · park, Curry
  6. 1 km Lyceum Theater · heritage site, Curry
  7. 19 km Back to Farwell

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Farwell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches111120First Baptist Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3144Parmer County (1 km)
    Parks2529Farwell City Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1722Pleasure Lake (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints616Lariat Draw (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1112Hillcrest Zoo (17 km)
    Museums911Billy The Kid Museum (21 km)
    Other attractions78KIJN-AM (Farwell) (1 km)
    Temples01Temple of Adoration (51 km)
    Caves01Horseshoe Cave Canyon (89 km)

    Farwell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Farwell?

    First Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Farwell, Texas (heritage site, about 1 km), Place of Prayer;Faith Christian Fellowship Church (church, about 17 km), Lyceum Theater (heritage site, about 19 km), Clovis Historical Marker (park, about 19 km), State Theater (heritage site, about 19 km).

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

    217 places on Spotwander: 111 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 25 parks, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Farwell?

    First Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Hamlin Memorial Methodist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Farwell?

    Parmer County, about 1 km by road; Near Route of the Coronado Expedition (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Farwell?

    Farwell City Park, about 1 km by road; Rierson Park (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Farwell?

    Start in Farwell, visit First Baptist Church, then Farwell, Texas, then Place of Prayer;Faith Christian Fellowship Church, then Clovis Historical Marker, then Lyceum Theater, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Farwell?

    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 Farwell

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