McLennan district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Robinson

Robinson is a town in McLennan district, Texas, United States, home to about 11,484 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 58 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 12 parks. The must-see places are Cameron Park Zoo (15 km), Cameron Park (16 km) and Lake Waco (19 km).

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Robinson, Texas
Robinson, McLennan district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Robinson at a glance

Location
McLennan district, Texas, United States
Population
about 11,484
Coordinates
31.4677° N, 97.1147° W
Places within 50 km
159 (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 Robinson

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Forts & heritage near Robinson

122 forts & heritage within 100 km of Robinson. The closest is Edward Ferdinant Forsgard (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Robinson

64 churches within 100 km of Robinson. The closest is Bethel Methodist Church of Robinson (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Robinson

38 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Robinson. The closest is Willow Lake (8 km); the best-known is Lake Waco (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Robinson

17 parks within 100 km of Robinson. The closest is Alta Vista Park (7 km); the best-known is Cameron Park (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Robinson

16 museums within 100 km of Robinson. The closest is Red Men Hall (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Robinson

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Robinson. The closest is Lawson Point (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Robinson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Robinson
  2. 1 km Bethel Methodist Church of Robinson · church, McLennan
  3. 19 km Lake Waco · lake, McLennan
  4. 11 km Waco Mammoth National Monument · monument, McLennan
  5. 4 km Cameron Park · park, McLennan
  6. 2 km Cameron Park Zoo · nature spot, McLennan
  7. 15 km Back to Robinson

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    Within 15 km of Robinson

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Robinson by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage58122Edward Ferdinant Forsgard (9 km)
    Churches3964Bethel Methodist Church of Robinson (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2138Willow Lake (8 km)
    Parks1217Alta Vista Park (7 km)
    Museums1116Red Men Hall (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints511Lawson Point (16 km)
    Waterfalls77Hawaiian Falls Waco (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Cameron Park Zoo (15 km)
    Beaches & coast22Pullin Family Marina Beach (12 km)
    Caves22Nina’s BABE Cave (13 km)

    Robinson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Robinson?

    Cameron Park Zoo (nature spot, about 15 km), Cameron Park (park, about 16 km), Lake Waco (lake, about 19 km), Waco Mammoth National Monument (monument, about 20 km), Bethel Methodist Church of Robinson (church, about 1 km), Cornerstone Church (church, about 3 km).

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

    159 places on Spotwander: 58 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 parks, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Robinson?

    Edward Ferdinant Forsgard, about 9 km by road; Dr. John Henry Sears (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Robinson?

    Bethel Methodist Church of Robinson, about 1 km by road; Cornerstone Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Robinson?

    Willow Lake, about 8 km by road; Lake Creek Dam (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Robinson?

    Start in Robinson, visit Bethel Methodist Church of Robinson, then Lake Waco, then Waco Mammoth National Monument, then Cameron Park, then Cameron Park Zoo, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Robinson?

    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 Robinson

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