Parker district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Springtown

Springtown is a town in Parker district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,811 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit — 74 forts & heritage, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 churches and 15 parks. The must-see places are Slipdown Mountain (27 km), Lake Weatherford Dam (27 km) and Eagle Mountain Dam (28 km).

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Springtown, Texas
Springtown, Parker district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Springtown at a glance

Location
Parker district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,811
Coordinates
32.9660° N, 97.6836° W
Places within 50 km
181 (14 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 Springtown

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Springtown: 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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Forts & heritage near Springtown

79 forts & heritage within 100 km of Springtown. The closest is Eureka Lodge No. 371, A. F. & A. M. (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Springtown

47 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Springtown. The closest is Reservoir Number Eighteen (15 km); the best-known is Lake Weatherford Dam (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Springtown

41 churches within 100 km of Springtown. The closest is Azle Church of Christ (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Springtown

16 parks within 100 km of Springtown. The closest is McGratton Park (31 km); the best-known is Heritage Park (50 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Springtown

15 museums within 100 km of Springtown. The closest is Heritage Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Springtown

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Springtown. The closest is Burton Knob (11 km); the best-known is Slipdown Mountain (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Springtown

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Springtown
  2. 1 km City of Springtown · heritage site, Parker
  3. 1 km Eureka Lodge No. 371, A. F. & A. M. · heritage site, Parker
  4. 27 km Slipdown Mountain · viewpoint, Parker
  5. 26 km Heritage Museum · museum, Parker
  6. 4 km Dr. George and Ruth Jones House · heritage site, Parker
  7. 0 km Back to Springtown

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How to reach Springtown

    All places near Springtown by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Springtown by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7479Eureka Lodge No. 371, A. F. & A. M. (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2047Reservoir Number Eighteen (15 km)
    Churches3541Azle Church of Christ (19 km)
    Parks1516McGratton Park (31 km)
    Museums1115Heritage Museum (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1313Burton Knob (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Chandor Gardens (33 km)
    Temples06Titan (77 km)
    Waterfalls55Cason Falls (36 km)
    Beaches & coast22Twin Points Beach (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Wood Island (32 km)
    Caves11Liquor Cave (42 km)
    Other attractions01New Texas Giant (77 km)

    Springtown: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Springtown?

    Eureka Lodge No. 371, A. F. & A. M. (heritage site, about 1 km), City of Springtown (heritage site, about 1 km), Dr. George and Ruth Jones House (heritage site, about 1 km), Heritage Museum (museum, about 4 km), Slipdown Mountain (viewpoint, about 27 km), Lake Weatherford Dam (dam, about 27 km).

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

    181 places on Spotwander: 74 forts & heritage, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 35 churches, 15 parks, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Springtown?

    Eureka Lodge No. 371, A. F. & A. M., about 1 km by road; City of Springtown (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Springtown?

    Reservoir Number Eighteen, about 15 km by road; Reservoir Number Eleven (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Springtown?

    Azle Church of Christ, about 19 km by road; First Baptist Church Boyd (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Springtown?

    Start in Springtown, visit City of Springtown, then Eureka Lodge No. 371, A. F. & A. M., then Slipdown Mountain, then Heritage Museum, then Dr. George and Ruth Jones House, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Springtown?

    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 Springtown

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