Lamb district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Olton

Olton is a town in Lamb district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,137 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 21 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 2 parks and 5 museums. The must-see places are Running Water Draw (79 km), Blackwater Draw (89 km) and Joyland Amusement Park (89 km).

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Olton, Texas
Olton, Lamb district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Olton at a glance

Location
Lamb district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,137
Coordinates
34.1834° N, 102.1346° W
Places within 50 km
56
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Olton

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Forts & heritage near Olton

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Olton. The closest is Olton's Union Church Bell (1 km); the best-known is First Baptist Church of Olton (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Olton

62 churches within 100 km of Olton. The closest is FBC Olton Student Ministry (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Olton

35 parks within 100 km of Olton. The closest is Olton City Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Olton

20 museums within 100 km of Olton. The closest is Hale County Farm and Ranch Museum (28 km); the best-known is Hale County Farm & Ranch Museum (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Olton

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Olton. The closest is Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Dam (21 km); the best-known is Givens Lake (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Olton

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Olton. The closest is North Fork Running Water Draw (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Olton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 154 km on the road.

  1. Start in Olton
  2. 37 km First Baptist Church of Hale Center · heritage site, Hale
  3. 17 km Center Plains Community · heritage site, Hale
  4. 14 km Givens Lake · lake, Hale
  5. 54 km Earth · heritage site, Lamb
  6. 31 km First Baptist Church of Olton · heritage site, Lamb
  7. 1 km Back to Olton

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How to reach Olton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Olton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2168Olton's Union Church Bell (1 km)
    Churches2362FBC Olton Student Ministry (1 km)
    Parks235Olton City Park (1 km)
    Museums520Hale County Farm and Ranch Museum (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs414Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Dam (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14North Fork Running Water Draw (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge (76 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterfall At Buddy Holly Park (91 km)
    Other attractions01West Texas Walk of Fame (91 km)

    Olton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Olton?

    First Baptist Church of Olton (heritage site, about 1 km), Center Plains Community (heritage site, about 25 km), Olton's Union Church Bell (heritage site, about 1 km), FBC Olton Student Ministry (church, about 1 km), Site of the First Lamb County Courthouse (heritage site, about 1 km), Olton Church of Christ (church, about 1 km).

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

    56 places on Spotwander: 21 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 2 parks, 5 museums, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Olton?

    Olton's Union Church Bell, about 1 km by road; Site of the First Lamb County Courthouse (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Olton?

    FBC Olton Student Ministry, about 1 km by road; Olton Church of Christ (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Olton?

    Olton City Park, about 1 km by road; Halfway Park (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Olton?

    Start in Olton, visit First Baptist Church of Hale Center, then Center Plains Community, then Givens Lake, then Earth, then First Baptist Church of Olton, and drive back — about 154 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Olton?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Olton

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