Lubbock district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Slaton

Slaton is a town in Lubbock district, Texas, United States, home to about 6,072 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit — 64 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 37 parks and 14 museums. The must-see places are Yellow House Canyon (13 km), American Wind Power Center (29 km) and Joyland Amusement Park (31 km).

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

Slaton at a glance

Location
Lubbock district, Texas, United States
Population
about 6,072
Coordinates
33.4373° N, 101.6435° W
Places within 50 km
176 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Slaton

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Churches near Slaton

73 churches within 100 km of Slaton. The closest is Lighthouse Apostolic Church (1 km); the best-known is First United Methodist Church of Slaton (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Slaton

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Slaton. The closest is Slaton (1 km); the best-known is Englewood Cemetery (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Slaton

37 parks within 100 km of Slaton. The closest is City of Slaton Park (1 km); the best-known is Joyland Amusement Park (31 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Slaton

22 museums within 100 km of Slaton. The closest is Texas Air Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Slaton

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Slaton. The closest is Lake Ransom Canyon Dam (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Slaton

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Slaton. The closest is Long Hollow Canyon (10 km); the best-known is Yellow House Canyon (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Slaton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Slaton
  2. 1 km First United Methodist Church of Slaton · church, Lubbock
  3. 2 km Twenty First Street Baptist Church · church, Lubbock
  4. 3 km Englewood Cemetery · heritage site, Lubbock
  5. 14 km Yellow House Canyon · viewpoint, Crosby
  6. 12 km Church of God · church, Lubbock
  7. 0 km Back to Slaton

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How to reach Slaton

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    Within 15 km of Slaton

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Slaton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6473Lighthouse Apostolic Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3468Slaton (1 km)
    Parks3737City of Slaton Park (1 km)
    Museums1422Texas Air Museum (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1219Lake Ransom Canyon Dam (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints815Long Hollow Canyon (10 km)
    Other attractions55Engine 1809 (1 km)
    Waterfalls13Waterfall At Buddy Holly Park (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Tiger Field (1 km)

    Slaton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Slaton?

    Yellow House Canyon (viewpoint, about 13 km), First United Methodist Church of Slaton (church, about 1 km), Church of God (church, about 1 km), Twenty First Street Baptist Church (church, about 2 km), Englewood Cemetery (heritage site, about 2 km), Texas Air Museum (museum, about 7 km).

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

    176 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 37 parks, 14 museums, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Slaton?

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

    Which is the nearest fort to Slaton?

    Slaton, about 1 km by road; Englewood Cemetery (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Slaton?

    City of Slaton Park, about 1 km by road; Elgie Allen Park (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Slaton?

    Start in Slaton, visit First United Methodist Church of Slaton, then Twenty First Street Baptist Church, then Englewood Cemetery, then Yellow House Canyon, then Church of God, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Slaton?

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

    Towns near Slaton

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