Carson district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Panhandle

Panhandle is a town in Carson district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,341 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 1 parks and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Carson County Courthouse (1 km), Britten Water Tower (40 km) and KDJW-AM (Amarillo) (42 km).

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Panhandle, Texas
Panhandle, Carson district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Panhandle at a glance

Location
Carson district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,341
Coordinates
35.3456° N, 101.3804° W
Places within 50 km
60 (5 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 Panhandle

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Panhandle: 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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Forts & heritage near Panhandle

159 forts & heritage within 100 km of Panhandle. The closest is Purvines Ranch Home (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Panhandle

28 churches within 100 km of Panhandle. The closest is Bunavista Baptist Church (43 km); the best-known is Heart (55 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Panhandle

24 parks within 100 km of Panhandle. The closest is Forest Hill Park (50 km); the best-known is Wonderland Amusement Park (53 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Panhandle

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Panhandle. The closest is Soil Conservation Service Site 1 Dam (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Panhandle

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Panhandle. The closest is Antelope Peak (40 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Panhandle

14 museums within 100 km of Panhandle. The closest is Carson County Courthouse (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Panhandle

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

  1. Start in Panhandle
  2. 1 km Conway Community Church · heritage site, Carson
  3. 1 km Purvines Ranch Home · heritage site, Carson
  4. 1 km Finch-Lord-Nelson and the Founding of Panhandle City · heritage site, Carson
  5. 1 km Carson County Courthouse · museum, Carson
  6. 1 km Carson County · heritage site, Carson
  7. 0 km Back to Panhandle

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How to reach Panhandle

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Panhandle by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage39159Purvines Ranch Home (1 km)
    Churches528Bunavista Baptist Church (43 km)
    Parks124Forest Hill Park (50 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs417Soil Conservation Service Site 1 Dam (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints116Antelope Peak (40 km)
    Museums514Carson County Courthouse (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (47 km)
    Other attractions44The Last Supper (35 km)
    Temples01Hornet (53 km)
    Waterfalls01River Falls (61 km)
    Caves01The Big Cave (65 km)

    Panhandle: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Panhandle?

    Carson County Courthouse (museum, about 1 km), Purvines Ranch Home (heritage site, about 1 km), Carson County (heritage site, about 1 km), Conway Community Church (heritage site, about 1 km), Finch-Lord-Nelson and the Founding of Panhandle City (heritage site, about 1 km), Callaghan Memorial Library (monument, about 1 km).

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

    60 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 1 park, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest fort to Panhandle?

    Purvines Ranch Home, about 1 km by road; Carson County (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Panhandle?

    Bunavista Baptist Church, about 43 km by road; St Peter's Episcopal Church (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Panhandle?

    Forest Hill Park, about 50 km by road; Benton Park (51 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Panhandle?

    Start in Panhandle, visit Conway Community Church, then Purvines Ranch Home, then Finch-Lord-Nelson and the Founding of Panhandle City, then Carson County Courthouse, then Carson County, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Panhandle?

    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 Panhandle

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