Floyd district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Floydada

Floydada is a town in Floyd district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,775 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 5 parks and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Running Water Draw (18 km), Blanco Canyon (21 km) and Mount Blanco (29 km).

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Floydada, Texas
Floydada, Floyd district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Floydada at a glance

Location
Floyd district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,775
Coordinates
33.9845° N, 101.3377° W
Places within 50 km
97 (3 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 Floydada

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Floydada: 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 Floydada

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Floydada. The closest is Floydada Chapter No. 31, Order of the Eastern Star (1 km); the best-known is First Methodist Church (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Floydada

73 churches within 100 km of Floydada. The closest is First Christian Church (1 km); the best-known is City Park Church of Christ (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Floydada

37 parks within 100 km of Floydada. The closest is Jimmie Lou Stewart Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Floydada

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Floydada. The closest is Running Water Draw (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Floydada

23 museums within 100 km of Floydada. The closest is Floyd County Historical Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Floydada

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Floydada. The closest is Bois d'Arc Lake (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Floydada

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Floydada
  2. 1 km Floyd County Historical Museum · museum, Floyd
  3. 1 km Dolphin Ward Floyd · heritage site, Floyd
  4. 1 km First Methodist Church · heritage site, Floyd
  5. 21 km Blanco Canyon · viewpoint, Floyd
  6. 29 km Running Water Draw · viewpoint, Floyd
  7. 18 km Back to Floydada

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How to reach Floydada

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    Within 15 km of Floydada

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Floydada by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3474Floydada Chapter No. 31, Order of the Eastern Star (1 km)
    Churches3573First Christian Church (1 km)
    Parks537Jimmie Lou Stewart Park (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints726Running Water Draw (18 km)
    Museums523Floyd County Historical Museum (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs521Bois d'Arc Lake (9 km)
    Waterfalls24Silver Falls (49 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Napoleon Park (1 km)
    Other attractions12Pumpkin (1 km)

    Floydada: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Floydada?

    Running Water Draw (viewpoint, about 18 km), First Methodist Church (heritage site, about 1 km), Dolphin Ward Floyd (heritage site, about 1 km), Floyd County Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km), Blanco Canyon (viewpoint, about 21 km), First Baptist Church of Floydada (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    97 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 5 parks, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Floydada?

    Floydada Chapter No. 31, Order of the Eastern Star, about 1 km by road; First Methodist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Floydada?

    First Christian Church, about 1 km by road; Sola Christian Fellowship (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Floydada?

    Jimmie Lou Stewart Park, about 1 km by road; Eagles Hall Park (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Floydada?

    Start in Floydada, visit Floyd County Historical Museum, then Dolphin Ward Floyd, then First Methodist Church, then Blanco Canyon, then Running Water Draw, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Floydada?

    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 Floydada

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