Lubbock district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Shallowater

Shallowater is a town in Lubbock district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,555 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 78 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 42 parks and 11 museums. The must-see places are Lubbock Texas Temple (23 km), Blackwater Draw (23 km) and Joyland Amusement Park (24 km).

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Shallowater, Texas
Shallowater, Lubbock district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Shallowater at a glance

Location
Lubbock district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,555
Coordinates
33.6890° N, 101.9982° W
Places within 50 km
173 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Shallowater

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

96 churches within 100 km of Shallowater. The closest is Shallowater Methodist Church (1 km); the best-known is Lubbock Texas Temple (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Shallowater

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Shallowater. The closest is Reese Air Force Base (14 km); the best-known is Battle of Yellow House Canyon (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Shallowater

42 parks within 100 km of Shallowater. The closest is West Wind Park (14 km); the best-known is Joyland Amusement Park (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Shallowater

23 museums within 100 km of Shallowater. The closest is Lubbock Lake Landmark Visitors Center (16 km); the best-known is American Wind Power Center (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Shallowater

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Shallowater. The closest is Lubbock Lake National Historic Landmark (15 km); the best-known is Canyon Lakes Project Dam Number 3 (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Shallowater

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Shallowater. The closest is Blackwater Draw (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Shallowater

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 Shallowater
  2. 23 km Blackwater Draw · viewpoint, Lubbock
  3. 1 km Joyland Amusement Park · park, Lubbock
  4. 2 km American Wind Power Center · museum, Lubbock
  5. 9 km Lubbock Baptist Temple Church · church, Lubbock
  6. 7 km Lubbock Texas Temple · church, Lubbock
  7. 23 km Back to Shallowater

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Shallowater by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7896Shallowater Methodist Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2473Reese Air Force Base (14 km)
    Parks4242West Wind Park (14 km)
    Museums1123Lubbock Lake Landmark Visitors Center (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs912Lubbock Lake National Historic Landmark (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints110Blackwater Draw (23 km)
    Other attractions55The Spiral by Dr. Alon Kvashny (16 km)
    Waterfalls13Waterfall At Buddy Holly Park (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Higinbotham Park (18 km)
    Temples11BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (17 km)

    Shallowater: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Shallowater?

    Lubbock Texas Temple (church, about 23 km), Blackwater Draw (viewpoint, about 23 km), Joyland Amusement Park (park, about 24 km), Lubbock Baptist Temple Church (church, about 25 km), American Wind Power Center (museum, about 25 km), Battle of Yellow House Canyon (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    173 places on Spotwander: 78 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 42 parks, 11 museums, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Shallowater?

    Shallowater Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; First Baptist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Shallowater?

    Reese Air Force Base, about 14 km by road; Isham and Texana Tubbs House (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Shallowater?

    West Wind Park, about 14 km by road; Reese Park (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Shallowater?

    Start in Shallowater, visit Blackwater Draw, then Joyland Amusement Park, then American Wind Power Center, then Lubbock Baptist Temple Church, then Lubbock Texas Temple, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Shallowater?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Shallowater

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