Williamson district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Leander

Leander is a town in Williamson district, Texas, United States, home to about 37,889 people. Within 50 km by road there are 245 places to visit — 66 forts & heritage, 47 caves, 33 churches and 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lake Georgetown (18 km), Chisholm Trail Park (22 km) and Wesley Chapel A.M.E Church (22 km).

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Leander, Texas
Leander, Williamson district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Leander at a glance

Location
Williamson district, Texas, United States
Population
about 37,889
Coordinates
30.5788° N, 97.8531° W
Places within 50 km
245 (73 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Leander

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Forts & heritage near Leander

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leander. The closest is Bagdad Cemetery (2 km); the best-known is Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Leander

48 caves within 100 km of Leander. The closest is Pebblebrook Pit (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Leander

36 churches within 100 km of Leander. The closest is Leander Presbyterian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Leander

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Leander. The closest is Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Dam (1 km); the best-known is Lake Georgetown (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Leander

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leander. The closest is Apple Spring (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Leander

21 parks within 100 km of Leander. The closest is Dave Reed Park (18 km); the best-known is Chisholm Trail Park (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Leander

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leander
  2. 1 km Leander Presbyterian Church · church, Williamson
  3. 18 km Lake Georgetown · lake, Williamson
  4. 11 km Wesley Chapel A.M.E Church · church, Williamson
  5. 18 km Chisholm Trail Park · park, Williamson
  6. 20 km Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Dam · dam, Williamson
  7. 1 km Back to Leander

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leander by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6667Bagdad Cemetery (2 km)
    Caves4748Pebblebrook Pit (11 km)
    Churches3336Leander Presbyterian Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2031Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Dam (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1822Apple Spring (7 km)
    Parks1721Dave Reed Park (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens914Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge (23 km)
    Museums1213Interpretive Center (12 km)
    Waterfalls1011Park at Crystal Falls (4 km)
    Other attractions910Protected Promise (11 km)
    Beaches & coast33Sandy Creek Arm (13 km)
    Buddhist sites11Linh-Son Buddhist Temple (27 km)
    Temples01Radha Madhav Dham (60 km)

    Leander: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leander?

    Lake Georgetown (lake, about 18 km), Leander Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Dam (dam, about 1 km), Chisholm Trail Park (park, about 22 km), Wesley Chapel A.M.E Church (church, about 22 km), Blue Hole Park (park, about 22 km).

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

    245 places on Spotwander: 66 forts & heritage, 47 caves, 33 churches, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Leander?

    Bagdad Cemetery, about 2 km by road; A.S. Mason House (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Leander?

    Pebblebrook Pit, about 11 km by road; Marigold (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Leander?

    Leander Presbyterian Church, about 1 km by road; Cedar Park United Methodist Church (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leander?

    Start in Leander, visit Leander Presbyterian Church, then Lake Georgetown, then Wesley Chapel A.M.E Church, then Chisholm Trail Park, then Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Dam, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leander?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Leander

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