Places to visit near

Godley

Godley is a town in Johnson district, Texas, United States of about 1,069 people. Within 50 km by road there are 206 places to visit: 70 forts & heritage, 41 churches and 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Acton State Historic Site, The Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum and Buffalo Creek.

32.4490° N, 97.5267° WPop. 1,069

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Within 30 km103 places
Within 50 km206
Must-see79
Notable183
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Godley

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:17 pm

121 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 Godley
  2. The Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Buffalo Creeklake · 45 min
  4. Benbrook Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Acton State Historic Sitepark · 45 min
  6. Lake Charca Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Godley
Today’s loopGodleyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Godley?

Acton State Historic Site (park, about 19 km), The Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum (museum, about 20 km), First Baptist Church of Godley (heritage site, about 1 km), Buffalo Creek (lake, about 21 km), Layland Museum (museum, about 22 km), Johnson County Courthouse (heritage site, about 22 km).

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

206 places on Spotwander: 70 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 parks, 19 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Godley?

First Baptist Church of Godley, about 1 km by road; Bruce-Davis House (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Godley?

Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, about 18 km by road; Nolan River Road Baptist Church (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Godley?

Start in Godley, visit The Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum, then Buffalo Creek, then Benbrook Lake, then Acton State Historic Site, then Lake Charca Dam, and drive back — about 121 km by road in all.