Tulare district, California, United States

Places to visit near Matheny

Matheny is a town in Tulare district, California, United States, home to about 1,212 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit — 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 parks, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 churches. The must-see places are Tulare (5 km), Corcoran (25 km) and Cutler Park (29 km).

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Matheny, California
Matheny, Tulare district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Matheny at a glance

Location
Tulare district, California, United States
Population
about 1,212
Coordinates
36.1707° N, 119.3516° W
Places within 50 km
69 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Matheny

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Matheny: 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 Matheny

98 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Matheny. The closest is Rocky Hill (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Matheny

64 parks within 100 km of Matheny. The closest is Babe Ruth Ballpark (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Matheny

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Matheny. The closest is Elk Bayou 1066 Dam (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Matheny

15 churches within 100 km of Matheny. The closest is Tulare (5 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Tulare · church · Esmeralda · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Corcoran · church · Esmeralda · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Exeter · church · Esmeralda · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Porterville · church · Esmeralda · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Hanford · church · Esmeralda · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Lemoore · church · Esmeralda · ~52 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Matheny

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Matheny. The closest is Mooney's Grove Park (16 km); the best-known is Pixley (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Matheny

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Matheny. The closest is Pixley Airport (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Matheny

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Matheny
  2. 5 km Tulare · church, Esmeralda
  3. 3 km Live Oak Park · park, Tulare
  4. 5 km Babe Ruth Ballpark · park, Tulare
  5. 28 km Corcoran · church, Esmeralda
  6. 26 km Elk Bayou 1066 Dam · dam, Tulare
  7. 4 km Back to Matheny

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Matheny by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1598Rocky Hill (34 km)
    Parks3564Babe Ruth Ballpark (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs629Elk Bayou 1066 Dam (4 km)
    Other attractions216Tulare County Fairgrounds (4 km)
    Churches615Tulare (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens415Mooney's Grove Park (16 km)
    Forts & heritage16Pixley Airport (30 km)
    Beaches & coast01Reedley Beach (59 km)
    Waterfalls01Marble Falls Trail, Sequoia (83 km)
    Treks01Silver Knapsack Trail (88 km)
    Buddhist sites01Fresno Buddhist Temple (92 km)

    Matheny: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Matheny?

    Tulare (church, about 5 km), Tulare County Fairgrounds (attraction, about 4 km), Elk Bayou 1066 Dam (dam, about 4 km), Corcoran (church, about 25 km), Babe Ruth Ballpark (park, about 7 km), Live Oak Park (park, about 8 km).

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

    69 places on Spotwander: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 parks, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 other attractions, 6 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Matheny?

    Rocky Hill, about 34 km by road; Lindsay Peak (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Matheny?

    Babe Ruth Ballpark, about 7 km by road; Live Oak Park (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Matheny?

    Elk Bayou 1066 Dam, about 4 km by road; Taylor Weir (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Matheny?

    Start in Matheny, visit Tulare, then Live Oak Park, then Babe Ruth Ballpark, then Corcoran, then Elk Bayou 1066 Dam, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Matheny?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Matheny

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