Real district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Leakey

Leakey is a town in Real district, Texas, United States, home to about 424 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 churches. The must-see places are Ol' Baldy (22 km), Lost Maples State Natural Area (26 km) and Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area (63 km).

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Leakey, Texas
Leakey, Real district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Leakey at a glance

Location
Real district, Texas, United States
Population
about 424
Coordinates
29.7288° N, 99.7614° W
Places within 50 km
49 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Leakey

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Leakey: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Leakey

63 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leakey. The closest is Leonard Harmon Hollow (12 km); the best-known is Ol' Baldy (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Leakey

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leakey. The closest is Catherine McLauren (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Leakey

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Leakey. The closest is Pletcher Lake (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Leakey

10 churches within 100 km of Leakey. The closest is Garnerfield Road Baptist Church (71 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Leakey

9 museums within 100 km of Leakey. The closest is Real County Historical Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Leakey

9 caves within 100 km of Leakey. The closest is Crystal Cave (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Leakey

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leakey
  2. 1 km Real County Historical Museum · museum, Real
  3. 1 km Catherine McLauren · heritage site, Real
  4. 12 km Leonard Harmon Hollow · viewpoint, Real
  5. 21 km Ol' Baldy · viewpoint, Uvalde
  6. 39 km Lost Maples State Natural Area · nature spot, Bandera
  7. 26 km Back to Leakey

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    Places near Leakey by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2463Leonard Harmon Hollow (12 km)
    Forts & heritage1160Catherine McLauren (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs524Pletcher Lake (28 km)
    Churches010Garnerfield Road Baptist Church (71 km)
    Museums39Real County Historical Museum (1 km)
    Caves59Crystal Cave (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Lost Maples State Natural Area (26 km)
    Parks03Kickapoo Cavern State Park (83 km)
    Waterfalls02Falls Lake (73 km)
    Other attractions01AT&T Long Lines Harper Relay Tower (90 km)

    Leakey: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leakey?

    Real County Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km), Catherine McLauren (heritage site, about 1 km), Ol' Baldy (viewpoint, about 22 km), Lost Maples State Natural Area (nature spot, about 26 km), Leonard Harmon Hollow (viewpoint, about 12 km), Crystal Cave (cave, about 20 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums, 5 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leakey?

    Leonard Harmon Hollow, about 12 km by road; Foshee Trail (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Leakey?

    Catherine McLauren, about 1 km by road; Civilian Conservation Corps at Garner State Park (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Leakey?

    Pletcher Lake, about 28 km by road; Pelaez Lake Dam (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leakey?

    Start in Leakey, visit Real County Historical Museum, then Catherine McLauren, then Leonard Harmon Hollow, then Ol' Baldy, then Lost Maples State Natural Area, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leakey?

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

    Towns near Leakey

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