Places to visit near

Keene

Keene is a town in Johnson district, Texas, United States of about 6,181 people. Within 50 km by road there are 201 places to visit: 48 churches, 52 forts & heritage and 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Alvarado Park Lake, Layland Museum and Buffalo Creek.

32.3968° N, 97.3239° WPop. 6,181

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Within 30 km108 places
Within 50 km201
Must-see88
Notable177
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Keene

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:38 pm

75 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 Keene
  2. Soil Conservation Service Site 35 Damdam · 45 min
  3. Alvarado Park Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Grandviewmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Lake Pat Cleburnelake · 45 min
  6. Layland Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Keene
Today’s loopKeeneStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Keene?

Alvarado Park Lake (lake, about 9 km), Layland Museum (museum, about 10 km), Buffalo Creek (lake, about 10 km), Johnson County Courthouse (heritage site, about 10 km), Lake Pat Cleburne (lake, about 18 km), The Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum (museum, about 18 km).

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

201 places on Spotwander: 48 churches, 52 forts & heritage, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 parks, 18 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Keene?

Blessed Hope Church, about 10 km by road; Church of the Holy Comforter (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Keene?

Mizpah Gate, about 1 km by road; Bethany Rest Cemetery (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Keene?

Start in Keene, visit Soil Conservation Service Site 35 Dam, then Alvarado Park Lake, then Grandview, then Lake Pat Cleburne, then Layland Museum, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.