Dallas district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Rowlett

Rowlett is a town in Dallas district, Texas, United States, home to about 60,236 people. Within 50 km by road there are 205 places to visit — 63 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 37 parks. The must-see places are Lake Ray Hubbard (4 km), Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve (13 km) and North Texas Hindu Mandir (18 km).

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Rowlett at a glance

Location
Dallas district, Texas, United States
Population
about 60,236
Coordinates
32.9029° N, 96.5639° W
Places within 50 km
205 (50 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 Rowlett

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rowlett: 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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Churches near Rowlett

69 churches within 100 km of Rowlett. The closest is Rowlett Church of Christ (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rowlett

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rowlett. The closest is City of Rowlett (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rowlett

42 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rowlett. The closest is Lake Ray Hubbard (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Rowlett

40 parks within 100 km of Rowlett. The closest is Samuel Garland Park (14 km); the best-known is Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Rowlett

19 museums within 100 km of Rowlett. The closest is Garland Landmark Museum (9 km); the best-known is Heritage Farmstead Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rowlett

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rowlett. The closest is Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Rowlett

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rowlett
  2. 1 km City of Rowlett · heritage site, Dallas
  3. 4 km Lake Ray Hubbard · lake, Dallas
  4. 20 km East Plano Islamic Center · mosque or dargah, Collin
  5. 7 km Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve · nature spot, Dallas
  6. 15 km North Texas Hindu Mandir · temple, Dallas
  7. 18 km Back to Rowlett

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rowlett by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6369Rowlett Church of Christ (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4852City of Rowlett (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1942Lake Ray Hubbard (4 km)
    Parks3740Samuel Garland Park (14 km)
    Museums1219Garland Landmark Museum (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens912Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve (13 km)
    Temples39North Texas Hindu Mandir (18 km)
    Other attractions34Southfork Ranch (21 km)
    Beaches & coast33Lakes 6,1 (12 km)
    Treks22Katy Trail (30 km)
    Waterfalls22Prairie Creek Waterfall (21 km)
    Buddhist sites22Buddhist Center of Dallas (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11East Plano Islamic Center (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Dog Launch (20 km)

    Rowlett: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rowlett?

    Lake Ray Hubbard (lake, about 4 km), Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve (nature spot, about 13 km), North Texas Hindu Mandir (temple, about 18 km), East Plano Islamic Center (mosque or dargah, about 18 km), City of Rowlett (heritage site, about 1 km), White Rock Lake (lake, about 21 km).

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

    205 places on Spotwander: 63 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 parks, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Rowlett?

    Rowlett Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; Garland Seventh Day Adventist Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rowlett?

    City of Rowlett, about 1 km by road; Anderson Family Cemetery (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rowlett?

    Lake Ray Hubbard, about 4 km by road; Sampeck Lake Dam (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rowlett?

    Start in Rowlett, visit City of Rowlett, then Lake Ray Hubbard, then East Plano Islamic Center, then Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve, then North Texas Hindu Mandir, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rowlett?

    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 Rowlett

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