Places to visit near

Lamesa

Lamesa is a town in Dawson district, Texas, United States of about 9,427 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit: 21 churches, 3 forts & heritage and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mushaway Peak, Buffalo Soldier Draw and KBST-AM (Big Spring).

32.7376° N, 101.9510° WPop. 9,427

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Within 30 km29 places
Within 50 km32
Must-see4
Notable89
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Lamesa

5 stops, one loop, back by 8:12 pm

208 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 Lamesa
  2. Dawson Countyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Caprock Escarpmentviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. 1902-1904 Land Rushesheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. A. J. Warren Buildingheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Buffalo Soldier Tragedy of 1877 in Lynn Countyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Lamesa
Today’s loopLamesaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lamesa?

First United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Dawson County (heritage site, about 6 km), Land Or Lake W/ Rachel and Anthony (lake, about 1 km), Akron Street Park (park, about 1 km), The Door Church Lamesa (church, about 1 km), Family Harvest Church (church, about 1 km).

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

32 places on Spotwander: 21 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint, 2 museums, 1 lake.

Which is the nearest church to Lamesa?

First United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; The Door Church Lamesa (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Lamesa?

Pioneer Cemetery, about 1 km by road; Dawson County (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lamesa?

Start in Lamesa, visit Dawson County, then Caprock Escarpment, then 1902-1904 Land Rushes, then A. J. Warren Building, then Buffalo Soldier Tragedy of 1877 in Lynn County, and drive back — about 208 km by road in all.

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