Fannin district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Leonard

Leonard is a town in Fannin district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,970 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 110 forts & heritage, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 churches and 9 museums. The must-see places are Clymer Meadow Preserve (10 km), Bonham State Park (26 km) and Lake Bonham Beach Area (39 km).

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Leonard, Texas
Leonard, Fannin district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Leonard at a glance

Location
Fannin district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,970
Coordinates
33.3796° N, 96.2475° W
Places within 50 km
173 (7 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 churches and museums

Top places to visit near Leonard

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Forts & heritage near Leonard

120 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leonard. The closest is Dr. William Chamberlayne Jones (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Leonard

50 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Leonard. The closest is Gods Delight Lake (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Leonard

32 churches within 100 km of Leonard. The closest is Blanton Chapel (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Leonard

16 museums within 100 km of Leonard. The closest is Fannin County Museum of History (28 km); the best-known is Audie Murphy Monument (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Leonard

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Leonard. The closest is Clymer Meadow Preserve (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Leonard

6 parks within 100 km of Leonard. The closest is Eisenhower Brithplace State Historic Site (61 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Leonard

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leonard
  2. 10 km Clymer Meadow Preserve · nature spot, Hunt
  3. 11 km East Shady Grove Baptist Church · heritage site, Fannin
  4. 2 km Blanton Chapel · church, Fannin
  5. 27 km Bonham State Park · nature spot, Fannin
  6. 26 km Dr. William Chamberlayne Jones · heritage site, Fannin
  7. 1 km Back to Leonard

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How to reach Leonard

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    Places near Leonard by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage110120Dr. William Chamberlayne Jones (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2450Gods Delight Lake (10 km)
    Churches2732Blanton Chapel (6 km)
    Museums916Fannin County Museum of History (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Clymer Meadow Preserve (10 km)
    Parks06Eisenhower Brithplace State Historic Site (61 km)
    Temples03Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas (62 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Bird Blind (52 km)
    Other attractions01Southfork Ranch (62 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01East Plano Islamic Center (69 km)
    Treks01Northeast Texas Trail (100 km)

    Leonard: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leonard?

    Clymer Meadow Preserve (nature spot, about 10 km), Dr. William Chamberlayne Jones (heritage site, about 1 km), Bonham State Park (nature spot, about 26 km), East Shady Grove Baptist Church (heritage site, about 6 km), Blanton Chapel (church, about 6 km), Grove Hill (hill, about 8 km).

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

    173 places on Spotwander: 110 forts & heritage, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 churches, 9 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Leonard?

    Dr. William Chamberlayne Jones, about 1 km by road; East Shady Grove Baptist Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Leonard?

    Gods Delight Lake, about 10 km by road; Taylor Dam (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Leonard?

    Blanton Chapel, about 6 km by road; Church of Christ (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leonard?

    Start in Leonard, visit Clymer Meadow Preserve, then East Shady Grove Baptist Church, then Blanton Chapel, then Bonham State Park, then Dr. William Chamberlayne Jones, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leonard?

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

    Towns near Leonard

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