Collin district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Murphy

Murphy is a town in Collin district, Texas, United States, home to about 20,610 people. Within 50 km by road there are 207 places to visit — 60 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 39 parks and 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are East Plano Islamic Center (4 km), Southfork Ranch (5 km) and Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve (9 km).

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Murphy, Texas
Murphy, Collin district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Murphy at a glance

Location
Collin district, Texas, United States
Population
about 20,610
Coordinates
33.0151° N, 96.6131° W
Places within 50 km
207 (51 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 parks

Top places to visit near Murphy

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Murphy: 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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Churches near Murphy

66 churches within 100 km of Murphy. The closest is Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Murphy

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Murphy. The closest is Brown Cottage (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Murphy

42 parks within 100 km of Murphy. The closest is Bob Woodruff Park (South) (6 km); the best-known is Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Murphy

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Murphy. The closest is Lago Grande Dam (10 km); the best-known is Lake Ray Hubbard (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Murphy

21 museums within 100 km of Murphy. The closest is Sachse Historical Society (6 km); the best-known is Heritage Farmstead Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Murphy

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Murphy. The closest is Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Murphy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Murphy
  2. 4 km East Plano Islamic Center · mosque or dargah, Collin
  3. 7 km Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve · nature spot, Dallas
  4. 12 km Heritage Farmstead Museum · museum, Collin
  5. 15 km Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas · temple, Collin
  6. 9 km Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve · park, Collin
  7. 9 km Back to Murphy

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Murphy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6066Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church (4 km)
    Forts & heritage5155Brown Cottage (9 km)
    Parks3942Bob Woodruff Park (South) (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1636Lago Grande Dam (10 km)
    Museums1321Sachse Historical Society (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens913Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve (9 km)
    Temples39Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas (17 km)
    Other attractions34Southfork Ranch (5 km)
    Beaches & coast33Lakes 2,3 (5 km)
    Waterfalls33Muddy Creek (11 km)
    Treks22Katy Trail (35 km)
    Buddhist sites22Dallas Meditation Center (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Deck (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11East Plano Islamic Center (4 km)

    Murphy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Murphy?

    East Plano Islamic Center (mosque or dargah, about 4 km), Southfork Ranch (attraction, about 5 km), Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve (nature spot, about 9 km), Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve (park, about 9 km), Heritage Farmstead Museum (museum, about 14 km), Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas (temple, about 17 km).

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

    207 places on Spotwander: 60 churches, 51 forts & heritage, 39 parks, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Murphy?

    Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church, about 4 km by road; First Baptist Church Sachse (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Murphy?

    Brown Cottage, about 9 km by road; City of Wylie (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Murphy?

    Bob Woodruff Park (South), about 6 km by road; Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Murphy?

    Start in Murphy, visit East Plano Islamic Center, then Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve, then Heritage Farmstead Museum, then Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas, then Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Murphy?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Murphy

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