Places to visit near

Parker

Parker is a town in Collin district, Texas, United States of about 4,352 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit: 60 churches, 54 forts & heritage and 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Southfork Ranch, Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve and East Plano Islamic Center.

33.0554° N, 96.6219° WPop. 4,352

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Within 30 km165 places
Within 50 km200
Must-see105
Notable149
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Parker

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:38 pm

55 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 Parker
  2. Radha Krishna Temple of Dallastemple · 45 min
  3. Oak Point Park and Nature Preservepark · 45 min
  4. Heritage Farmstead Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. East Plano Islamic Centermosque or dargah · 30 min
  7. Back in Parker
Today’s loopParkerStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Parker?

Southfork Ranch (attraction, about 2 km), Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve (park, about 6 km), East Plano Islamic Center (mosque or dargah, about 7 km), Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas (temple, about 11 km), Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve (nature spot, about 14 km), Heritage Farmstead Museum (museum, about 14 km).

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

200 places on Spotwander: 60 churches, 54 forts & heritage, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 parks, 13 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Parker?

Corinth Presbyterian Church, about 1 km by road; Christ the Servant Lutheran Church (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Parker?

Allen Veteran's Memorial, about 5 km by road; First Methodist Church of Allen (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Parker?

Start in Parker, visit Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas, then Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, then Heritage Farmstead Museum, then Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve, then East Plano Islamic Center, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.