Places to visit near

Laveen

Laveen is a town in Maricopa district, Arizona, United States of about 5,930 people. Within 50 km by road there are 218 places to visit: 58 churches, 55 parks and 37 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Alvord Lake, South Mountain Park and Preserve and Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum.

33.3628° N, 112.1693° WPop. 5,930

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Within 30 km182 places
Within 50 km218
Must-see131
Notable137
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Laveen

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:17 pm

61 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 Laveen
  2. Alvord Lakelake · 45 min
  3. South Mountain Park and Preserveviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. South Mountain Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Arizona Mining and Mineral Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Desert West Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Laveen
Today’s loopLaveenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Laveen?

Alvord Lake (lake, about 4 km), South Mountain Park and Preserve (viewpoint, about 12 km), Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum (museum, about 15 km), Phoenix Carnegie Library and Library Park (park, about 15 km), South Mountain Preserve (nature spot, about 15 km), Desert West Lake (lake, about 16 km).

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

218 places on Spotwander: 58 churches, 55 parks, 37 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Laveen?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about 3 km by road; New Age Community Church (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Laveen?

Playa Margarita Park, about 6 km by road; El Prado Park (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Laveen?

Start in Laveen, visit Alvord Lake, then South Mountain Park and Preserve, then South Mountain Preserve, then Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum, then Desert West Lake, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.