Lubbock district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Idalou

Idalou is a town in Lubbock district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,337 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 67 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 36 parks and 12 museums. The must-see places are Blackwater Draw (20 km), Joyland Amusement Park (20 km) and American Wind Power Center (20 km).

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Idalou, Texas
Idalou, Lubbock district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Idalou at a glance

Location
Lubbock district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,337
Coordinates
33.6665° N, 101.6829° W
Places within 50 km
165 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Idalou

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

85 churches within 100 km of Idalou. The closest is Idalou Church of Christ (1 km); the best-known is Lubbock Baptist Temple Church (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Idalou

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Idalou. The closest is Idalou Cemetery (5 km); the best-known is Estacado Cemetery (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Idalou

36 parks within 100 km of Idalou. The closest is County Park (1 km); the best-known is Joyland Amusement Park (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Idalou

24 museums within 100 km of Idalou. The closest is Silent Wings Museum (17 km); the best-known is American Wind Power Center (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Idalou

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Idalou. The closest is Blackwater Draw (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Idalou

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Idalou. The closest is Lubbock Terminal Reservoir Levee (14 km); the best-known is Buffalo Springs Lake (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Idalou

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Idalou
  2. 11 km Canyon United Methodist Church · church, Lubbock
  3. 11 km American Wind Power Center · museum, Lubbock
  4. 9 km Lubbock Baptist Temple Church · church, Lubbock
  5. 10 km Joyland Amusement Park · park, Lubbock
  6. 1 km Blackwater Draw · viewpoint, Lubbock
  7. 20 km Back to Idalou

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Idalou by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6785Idalou Church of Christ (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3476Idalou Cemetery (5 km)
    Parks3636County Park (1 km)
    Museums1224Silent Wings Museum (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints513Blackwater Draw (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs712Lubbock Terminal Reservoir Levee (14 km)
    Waterfalls13Waterfall At Buddy Holly Park (22 km)
    Other attractions33Klbb (15 km)

    Idalou: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Idalou?

    Blackwater Draw (viewpoint, about 20 km), Joyland Amusement Park (park, about 20 km), American Wind Power Center (museum, about 20 km), Lubbock Baptist Temple Church (church, about 29 km), Canyon United Methodist Church (church, about 11 km), Yellow House Canyon (viewpoint, about 34 km).

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

    165 places on Spotwander: 67 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 36 parks, 12 museums, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Idalou?

    Idalou Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; Saint Philip Benizi Catholic Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Idalou?

    Idalou Cemetery, about 5 km by road; Harmon Farms (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Idalou?

    County Park, about 1 km by road; Naomi Reagan Park (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Idalou?

    Start in Idalou, visit Canyon United Methodist Church, then American Wind Power Center, then Lubbock Baptist Temple Church, then Joyland Amusement Park, then Blackwater Draw, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Idalou?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Idalou

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