Kimble district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Junction

Junction is a town in Kimble district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,444 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are South Llano River State Park (7 km), Fort McKavett State Historic Site (62 km) and AT&T Long Lines Harper Relay Tower (62 km).

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Junction, Texas
Junction, Kimble district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Junction at a glance

Location
Kimble district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,444
Coordinates
30.4894° N, 99.7720° W
Places within 50 km
59 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Junction

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Forts & heritage near Junction

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Junction. The closest is First United Methodist Church of Junction (1 km); the best-known is College Street Church of Christ (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Junction

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Junction. The closest is Round Top (1 km); the best-known is Cloud Point (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Junction

16 churches within 100 km of Junction. The closest is Trinity Episcopal Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Junction

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Junction. The closest is Lake Junction Dam (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Junction

8 caves within 100 km of Junction. The closest is Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Junction

7 museums within 100 km of Junction. The closest is Kimble County Historical Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Junction

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Junction
  2. 1 km College Street Church of Christ · heritage site, Kimble
  3. 1 km First Baptist Church of Junction · heritage site, Kimble
  4. 7 km South Llano River State Park · nature spot, Kimble
  5. 7 km Northside Church of Christ · church, Kimble
  6. 1 km Trinity Episcopal Church · church, Kimble
  7. 0 km Back to Junction

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Junction by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3463First United Methodist Church of Junction (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints624Round Top (1 km)
    Churches1316Trinity Episcopal Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs216Lake Junction Dam (1 km)
    Caves08Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve (54 km)
    Museums17Kimble County Historical Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Schreiner Park (1 km)
    Waterfalls03The Falls (57 km)
    Parks12Hill Country Fair Grounds (2 km)
    Other attractions01AT&T Long Lines Harper Relay Tower (62 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Llano River (71 km)

    Junction: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Junction?

    South Llano River State Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Trinity Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), College Street Church of Christ (heritage site, about 1 km), First Baptist Church of Junction (heritage site, about 1 km), Northside Church of Christ (church, about 1 km), Early History of Kimble County (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    59 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest fort to Junction?

    First United Methodist Church of Junction, about 1 km by road; College Street Church of Christ (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Junction?

    Round Top, about 1 km by road; Cloud Point (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Junction?

    Trinity Episcopal Church, about 1 km by road; First United Methodist Church (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Junction?

    Start in Junction, visit College Street Church of Christ, then First Baptist Church of Junction, then South Llano River State Park, then Northside Church of Christ, then Trinity Episcopal Church, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Junction?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Junction

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