Hunt district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Quinlan

Quinlan is a town in Hunt district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,439 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit — 93 forts & heritage, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 churches and 6 museums. The must-see places are Lake Tawakoni (15 km), Lake Tawakoni State Park (18 km) and Audie Murphy Monument (30 km).

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Quinlan, Texas
Quinlan, Hunt district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Quinlan at a glance

Location
Hunt district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,439
Coordinates
32.9104° N, 96.1355° W
Places within 50 km
153 (6 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 museums

Top places to visit near Quinlan

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Forts & heritage near Quinlan

110 forts & heritage within 100 km of Quinlan. The closest is Ables Springs (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Quinlan

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Quinlan. The closest is Lake Tawakoni (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Quinlan

44 churches within 100 km of Quinlan. The closest is Cedar Grove Church (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Quinlan

15 museums within 100 km of Quinlan. The closest is Aviation Unmanned Vehicle Museum (21 km); the best-known is Audie Murphy Monument (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Quinlan

12 parks within 100 km of Quinlan. The closest is Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve (66 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Quinlan

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Quinlan. The closest is East Fork Harbor Marina (47 km); the best-known is Clymer Meadow Preserve (57 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Quinlan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Quinlan
  2. 13 km Screech Owl Reach · beach, Hunt
  3. 6 km Lake Tawakoni State Park · lake, Hunt
  4. 8 km Lake Tawakoni · lake, Hunt
  5. 5 km Bayou Bay · beach, Hunt
  6. 28 km Audie Murphy Monument · monument, Hunt
  7. 30 km Back to Quinlan

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How to reach Quinlan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Quinlan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage93110Ables Springs (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2845Lake Tawakoni (15 km)
    Churches2244Cedar Grove Church (20 km)
    Museums615Aviation Unmanned Vehicle Museum (21 km)
    Parks012Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve (66 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens111East Fork Harbor Marina (47 km)
    Other attractions03Southfork Ranch (59 km)
    Temples03North Texas Hindu Mandir (67 km)
    Beaches & coast22Bayou Bay (12 km)
    Treks02Katy Trail (78 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Breezy Hill (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01East Plano Islamic Center (61 km)

    Quinlan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Quinlan?

    Lake Tawakoni (lake, about 15 km), Lake Tawakoni State Park (lake, about 18 km), Audie Murphy Monument (monument, about 30 km), Bayou Bay (beach, about 12 km), Screech Owl Reach (beach, about 13 km), Ables Springs (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    153 places on Spotwander: 93 forts & heritage, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 churches, 6 museums, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Quinlan?

    Ables Springs, about 14 km by road; Dry Creek Cemetery (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Quinlan?

    Lake Tawakoni, about 15 km by road; Lake Tawakoni State Park (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Quinlan?

    Cedar Grove Church, about 20 km by road; Bois D'Arc Church (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Quinlan?

    Start in Quinlan, visit Screech Owl Reach, then Lake Tawakoni State Park, then Lake Tawakoni, then Bayou Bay, then Audie Murphy Monument, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Quinlan?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Quinlan

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