Dallas district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Forney

Forney is a town in Dallas district, Texas, United States, home to about 18,418 people. Within 50 km by road there are 209 places to visit — 59 churches, 58 forts & heritage, 44 parks and 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lake Ray Hubbard (23 km), Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden (30 km) and North Texas Hindu Mandir (31 km).

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Forney at a glance

Location
Dallas district, Texas, United States
Population
about 18,418
Coordinates
32.7482° N, 96.4719° W
Places within 50 km
209 (41 must-see)
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 Forney

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

67 churches within 100 km of Forney. The closest is First Baptist Church of Heath (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Forney

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Forney. The closest is Dixie Overland Highway (U. S. Highway 80) (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Forney

47 parks within 100 km of Forney. The closest is Agnew Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Forney

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Forney. The closest is University Park Lake Dam (9 km); the best-known is Lake Ray Hubbard (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Forney

12 museums within 100 km of Forney. The closest is Terrell Heritage Museum (23 km); the best-known is African American Museum (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Forney

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Forney. The closest is Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Forney

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 Forney
  2. 1 km Dixie Overland Highway (U. S. Highway 80) · heritage site, Kaufman
  3. 1 km 1899 Automobile Trip · heritage site, Kaufman
  4. 1 km Dick P. Moore House · heritage site, Kaufman
  5. 1 km Duncan and Emma McKellar House · heritage site, Kaufman
  6. 1 km Brooklyn Lodge No. 386, A.F. & A..M. · heritage site, Kaufman
  7. 1 km Back to Forney

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How to reach Forney

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    Within 15 km of Forney

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Forney by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5967First Baptist Church of Heath (13 km)
    Forts & heritage5859Dixie Overland Highway (U. S. Highway 80) (1 km)
    Parks4447Agnew Park (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2640University Park Lake Dam (9 km)
    Museums912Terrell Heritage Museum (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden (30 km)
    Temples19North Texas Hindu Mandir (31 km)
    Other attractions34Spirit of Communication (38 km)
    Treks22Dallas Pedestrian Network (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11East Plano Islamic Center (42 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Breezy Hill (22 km)

    Forney: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Forney?

    Dixie Overland Highway (U. S. Highway 80) (heritage site, about 1 km), 1899 Automobile Trip (heritage site, about 1 km), Dick P. Moore House (heritage site, about 1 km), Duncan and Emma McKellar House (heritage site, about 1 km), Brooklyn Lodge No. 386, A.F. & A..M. (heritage site, about 1 km), Lake Ray Hubbard (lake, about 23 km).

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

    209 places on Spotwander: 59 churches, 58 forts & heritage, 44 parks, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Forney?

    First Baptist Church of Heath, about 13 km by road; Fairhaven Baptist Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Forney?

    Dixie Overland Highway (U. S. Highway 80), about 1 km by road; 1899 Automobile Trip (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Forney?

    Agnew Park, about 14 km by road; Bruton Park (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Forney?

    Start in Forney, visit Dixie Overland Highway (U. S. Highway 80), then 1899 Automobile Trip, then Dick P. Moore House, then Duncan and Emma McKellar House, then Brooklyn Lodge No. 386, A.F. & A..M., and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Forney?

    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 Forney

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