Hockley district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Sundown

Sundown is a town in Hockley district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,422 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 75 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 17 parks and 3 museums. The must-see places are Lubbock Texas Temple (64 km), Lubbock Baptist Temple Church (71 km) and Joyland Amusement Park (78 km).

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Sundown, Texas
Sundown, Hockley district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sundown at a glance

Location
Hockley district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,422
Coordinates
33.4562° N, 102.4894° W
Places within 50 km
134
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Sundown

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Churches near Sundown

107 churches within 100 km of Sundown. The closest is Sundown Church of Christ (1 km); the best-known is Christ United Methodist Church (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Sundown

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

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Parks near Sundown

50 parks within 100 km of Sundown. The closest is Park Street Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Sundown

17 museums within 100 km of Sundown. The closest is Meadow Museum Association (26 km); the best-known is Terry County Historical Museum (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sundown

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sundown. The closest is Lobo Lake Park (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sundown

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sundown. The closest is South Fork Sulphur Draw (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Sundown

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sundown
  2. 1 km City of Sundown Cemetery · heritage site, Hockley
  3. 21 km Christ United Methodist Church · church, Hockley
  4. 1 km City of Levelland Cemetery · heritage site, Hockley
  5. 1 km Lobo Lake Park · lake, Hockley
  6. 1 km First Presbyterian Church · church, Hockley
  7. 22 km Back to Sundown

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How to reach Sundown

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sundown by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches75107Sundown Church of Christ (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2750City of Sundown Cemetery (1 km)
    Parks1750Park Street Park (1 km)
    Museums317Meadow Museum Association (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs413Lobo Lake Park (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints47South Fork Sulphur Draw (17 km)
    Other attractions34KLVT-AM (Levelland) (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Yoakum Dunes Wildlife Management Area (26 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterfall At Buddy Holly Park (77 km)

    Sundown: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sundown?

    City of Sundown Cemetery (heritage site, about 1 km), City of Levelland Cemetery (heritage site, about 21 km), Lobo Lake Park (lake, about 22 km), Christ United Methodist Church (church, about 22 km), First Presbyterian Church (church, about 22 km), Fifth Street Missionary Baptist Church (heritage site, about 22 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 75 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 17 parks, 3 museums, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Sundown?

    Sundown Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; First Baptist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sundown?

    City of Sundown Cemetery, about 1 km by road; City of Levelland Cemetery (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Sundown?

    Park Street Park, about 1 km by road; Sunset Park (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sundown?

    Start in Sundown, visit City of Sundown Cemetery, then Christ United Methodist Church, then City of Levelland Cemetery, then Lobo Lake Park, then First Presbyterian Church, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sundown?

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

    Towns near Sundown

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