Dallas district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Irving

Irving is a city in Dallas district, Texas, United States, home to about 236,607 people. Within 50 km by road there are 239 places to visit — 78 churches, 42 parks, 42 forts & heritage and 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine (6 km), Bachman Lake (11 km) and Cathedral of Hope (14 km).

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Irving, Texas
Irving, Dallas district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Irving at a glance

Location
Dallas district, Texas, United States
Population
about 236,607
Coordinates
32.8140° N, 96.9489° W
Places within 50 km
239 (73 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 Irving

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

80 churches within 100 km of Irving. The closest is First Baptist Church Irving (1 km); the best-known is Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Irving

44 parks within 100 km of Irving. The closest is Bowles Park (8 km); the best-known is Reverchon Park (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Irving

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Irving. The closest is First Baptist Church of Irving (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Irving

38 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Irving. The closest is Elm Fork (10 km); the best-known is Bachman Lake (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Irving

30 museums within 100 km of Irving. The closest is Texas Musicians Museum (1 km); the best-known is The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Irving

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Irving. The closest is Arcadia Heights Park (11 km); the best-known is Dallas World Aquarium (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Irving

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Irving
  2. 6 km Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine · church, Dallas
  3. 6 km Bachman Lake · lake, Dallas
  4. 5 km Cathedral of Hope · church, Dallas
  5. 22 km Mountain Creek Lake · lake, Dallas
  6. 14 km Mr. Freeze · temple, Tarrant
  7. 16 km Back to Irving

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Irving by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7880First Baptist Church Irving (1 km)
    Parks4244Bowles Park (8 km)
    Forts & heritage4244First Baptist Church of Irving (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1638Elm Fork (10 km)
    Museums2530Texas Musicians Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1313Arcadia Heights Park (11 km)
    Temples79Mr. Freeze (16 km)
    Other attractions45Gas Monkey Live (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Chalk Hill (12 km)
    Treks22Katy Trail (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Islamic Center of Irving (8 km)
    Waterfalls22Turtle Creek Falls (17 km)
    Caves11Pirates of Speelunker Cave (16 km)
    Buddhist sites11Cambodian Buddhist Temple (17 km)

    Irving: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Irving?

    Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine (church, about 6 km), Bachman Lake (lake, about 11 km), Cathedral of Hope (church, about 14 km), Mountain Creek Lake (lake, about 14 km), Mr. Freeze (temple, about 16 km), Reverchon Park (park, about 16 km).

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

    239 places on Spotwander: 78 churches, 42 parks, 42 forts & heritage, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Irving?

    First Baptist Church Irving, about 1 km by road; St Mark's Episcopal Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Irving?

    Bowles Park, about 8 km by road; California Crossing (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Irving?

    First Baptist Church of Irving, about 1 km by road; City of Irving (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Irving?

    Start in Irving, visit Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine, then Bachman Lake, then Cathedral of Hope, then Mountain Creek Lake, then Mr. Freeze, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Irving?

    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 Irving

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