Places to visit near

Lavon

Lavon is a town in Collin district, Texas, United States of about 2,889 people. Within 50 km by road there are 172 places to visit: 75 forts & heritage, 42 churches and 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lavon Lake, Southfork Ranch and Lake Ray Hubbard.

33.0276° N, 96.4342° WPop. 2,889

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Within 30 km93 places
Within 50 km172
Must-see97
Notable150
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Lavon

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:21 pm

84 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 Lavon
  2. Lavon Damdam · 45 min
  3. Lake Ray Hubbardlake · 45 min
  4. East Plano Islamic Centermosque or dargah · 30 min
  5. Lavon Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Bear Creek Cemeteryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Lavon
Today’s loopLavonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lavon?

Lavon Lake (lake, about 13 km), Southfork Ranch (attraction, about 21 km), Lake Ray Hubbard (lake, about 21 km), Abston Cemetery (heritage site, about 3 km), Lavon Dam (dam, about 4 km), East Plano Islamic Center (mosque or dargah, about 25 km).

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

172 places on Spotwander: 75 forts & heritage, 42 churches, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 museums, 7 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Lavon?

Abston Cemetery, about 3 km by road; Bear Creek Cemetery (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Lavon?

Joy Lutheran Church, about 14 km by road; Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lavon?

Start in Lavon, visit Lavon Dam, then Lake Ray Hubbard, then East Plano Islamic Center, then Lavon Lake, then Bear Creek Cemetery, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.