Places to visit near

Midlothian

Midlothian is a town in Ellis district, Texas, United States of about 22,318 people. Within 50 km by road there are 224 places to visit: 79 churches, 53 forts & heritage and 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Padera Lake, Joe Pool Lake and Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam.

32.4824° N, 96.9945° WPop. 22,318

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Within 30 km97 places
Within 50 km224
Must-see98
Notable175
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Midlothian

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:59 pm

99 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 Midlothian
  2. Padera Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Joe Pool Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Inspiring Body of Christ Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Waxahachie Country Club Lake Damdam · 45 min
  6. Scarborough Renaissance Festivalpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Midlothian
Today’s loopMidlothianStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Midlothian?

Padera Lake (lake, about 6 km), Joe Pool Lake (lake, about 15 km), Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam (dam, about 18 km), Scarborough Renaissance Festival (park, about 21 km), Central Presbyterian Church (church, about 22 km), Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Dam (dam, about 2 km).

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

224 places on Spotwander: 79 churches, 53 forts & heritage, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 parks, 18 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Midlothian?

First Baptist Church of Mansfield, about 18 km by road; Bible Baptist Church (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Midlothian?

First United Methodist Church of Cedar Hill, about 16 km by road; City of Cedar Hill (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Midlothian?

Start in Midlothian, visit Padera Lake, then Joe Pool Lake, then Inspiring Body of Christ Church, then Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam, then Scarborough Renaissance Festival, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.