Collin district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Prosper

Prosper is a town in Collin district, Texas, United States, home to about 15,967 people. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit — 69 forts & heritage, 50 churches, 39 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 parks. The must-see places are Universal Kids Resort (7 km), Karya Siddhi Hanuman (10 km) and Stonebriar Community Church (16 km).

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

Prosper at a glance

Location
Collin district, Texas, United States
Population
about 15,967
Coordinates
33.2362° N, 96.8011° W
Places within 50 km
196 (33 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 Prosper

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Prosper: 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 Prosper

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Prosper. The closest is The Depot (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Prosper

60 churches within 100 km of Prosper. The closest is Cornerstone Community Assembly of God Church (13 km); the best-known is Stonebriar Community Church (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Prosper

53 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Prosper. The closest is Vial Lake Dam (9 km); the best-known is Lewisville Lake (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Prosper

22 parks within 100 km of Prosper. The closest is Universal Kids Resort (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Prosper

22 museums within 100 km of Prosper. The closest is Frisco Heritage Museum (13 km); the best-known is Heard Natural Science Museum (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Prosper

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Prosper. The closest is Duncan Park (16 km); the best-known is Arbor Hills Nature Preserve (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Prosper

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Prosper
  2. 7 km Universal Kids Resort · park, Collin
  3. 11 km Stonebriar Community Church · church, Collin
  4. 15 km Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas · temple, Collin
  5. 9 km Heard Natural Science Museum · museum, Collin
  6. 16 km Karya Siddhi Hanuman · temple, Collin
  7. 10 km Back to Prosper

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    Within 15 km of Prosper

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Prosper by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6974The Depot (13 km)
    Churches5060Cornerstone Community Assembly of God Church (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3953Vial Lake Dam (9 km)
    Parks1022Universal Kids Resort (7 km)
    Museums1122Frisco Heritage Museum (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413Duncan Park (16 km)
    Temples29Karya Siddhi Hanuman (10 km)
    Other attractions14Southfork Ranch (34 km)
    Waterfalls33Waterfalls Construction TX (12 km)
    Beaches & coast33Rockhill Bay (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Deck (24 km)
    Treks02Katy Trail (59 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11East Plano Islamic Center (36 km)
    Caves11The Girl Cave (29 km)

    Prosper: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Prosper?

    Universal Kids Resort (park, about 7 km), Karya Siddhi Hanuman (temple, about 10 km), Stonebriar Community Church (church, about 16 km), Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas (temple, about 21 km), Heard Natural Science Museum (museum, about 24 km), Archgate Park (park, about 24 km).

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

    196 places on Spotwander: 69 forts & heritage, 50 churches, 39 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 parks, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Prosper?

    The Depot, about 13 km by road; Smith-Muse House (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Prosper?

    Cornerstone Community Assembly of God Church, about 13 km by road; Parkway Baptist Church (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Prosper?

    Vial Lake Dam, about 9 km by road; Anderson Lake Dam (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Prosper?

    Start in Prosper, visit Universal Kids Resort, then Stonebriar Community Church, then Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas, then Heard Natural Science Museum, then Karya Siddhi Hanuman, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Prosper?

    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 Prosper

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