Places to visit near

Joshua

Joshua is a town in Johnson district, Texas, United States of about 6,066 people. Within 50 km by road there are 203 places to visit: 54 churches, 48 forts & heritage and 34 parks. The must-see places are Buffalo Creek, Layland Museum and Johnson County Courthouse.

32.4615° N, 97.3881° WPop. 6,066

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Within 30 km130 places
Within 50 km203
Must-see88
Notable176
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Joshua

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:18 pm

112 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 Joshua
  2. Alvarado Park Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Buffalo Creeklake · 45 min
  4. The Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Brushy Knobviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Benbrook Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Joshua
Today’s loopJoshuaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Joshua?

Buffalo Creek (lake, about 15 km), Layland Museum (museum, about 16 km), Johnson County Courthouse (heritage site, about 16 km), Alvarado Park Lake (lake, about 20 km), The Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum (museum, about 21 km), Lake Pat Cleburne (lake, about 22 km).

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

203 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 34 parks, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Joshua?

First Baptist Burleson, about 13 km by road; Burleson Seventh Day Adventist Church (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Joshua?

Fort Worth Texas Temple, about 9 km by road; Mizpah Gate (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Joshua?

Start in Joshua, visit Alvarado Park Lake, then Buffalo Creek, then The Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum, then Brushy Knob, then Benbrook Lake, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.