Places to visit near

Jonestown

Jonestown is a town in Travis district, Texas, United States of about 2,033 people. Within 50 km by road there are 245 places to visit: 51 caves, 37 churches and 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Mansfield Dam, Lake Travis and Lake Austin.

30.4955° N, 97.9233° WPop. 2,033

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Within 30 km181 places
Within 50 km245
Must-see108
Notable167
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Jonestown

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:18 pm

82 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 Jonestown
  2. Lake Travislake · 45 min
  3. Mansfield Damdam · 45 min
  4. Lake Austinlake · 45 min
  5. Bull Creek Waterfallwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Dave Reed Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Jonestown
Today’s loopJonestownStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Jonestown?

Mansfield Dam (dam, about 15 km), Lake Travis (lake, about 17 km), Sandy Creek Arm (beach, about 1 km), White Rim Mountain (viewpoint, about 2 km), Lake Austin (lake, about 23 km), Emma Long Metropolitan Park (park, about 24 km).

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

245 places on Spotwander: 51 caves, 37 churches, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 forts & heritage, 25 parks.

Which is the nearest cave to Jonestown?

Persimmon Well, about 8 km by road; Lime Creek Road Sink (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Jonestown?

Rolling Hills Community Church, about 9 km by road; Lakeview Church (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Jonestown?

Start in Jonestown, visit Lake Travis, then Mansfield Dam, then Lake Austin, then Bull Creek Waterfall, then Dave Reed Park, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.