Swisher district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Tulia

Tulia is a town in Swisher district, Texas, United States, home to about 4,760 people. Within 50 km by road there are 29 places to visit — 12 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 0 parks and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Palo Duro Canyon State Park (54 km), Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum (64 km) and Running Water Draw (83 km).

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Tulia, Texas
Tulia, Swisher district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tulia at a glance

Location
Swisher district, Texas, United States
Population
about 4,760
Coordinates
34.5359° N, 101.7585° W
Places within 50 km
29
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Tulia

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tulia: 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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Things to see near Tulia, by type

Forts & heritage near Tulia

148 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tulia. The closest is Swisher County (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Tulia

34 churches within 100 km of Tulia. The closest is Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Tulia

23 parks within 100 km of Tulia. The closest is Conner Park (63 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tulia

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tulia. The closest is McMurtry Canyon (49 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Tulia

17 museums within 100 km of Tulia. The closest is National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives (44 km); the best-known is Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum (64 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tulia

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tulia. The closest is Tule Lake Dam (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Tulia

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 114 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tulia
  2. 1 km Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church · church, Swisher
  3. 1 km Swisher County · heritage site, Swisher
  4. 2 km Calvary Church · church, Swisher
  5. 53 km Palo Duro Canyon State Park · nature spot, Randall
  6. 50 km Tule Lake Dam · dam, Swisher
  7. 7 km Back to Tulia

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How to reach Tulia

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    Places near Tulia by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage148Swisher County (1 km)
    Churches34Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church (1 km)
    Parks23Conner Park (63 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints19McMurtry Canyon (49 km)
    Museums17National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Tule Lake Dam (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens5Palo Duro Canyon State Park (54 km)
    Other attractions2KIXZ-AM (Amarillo) (86 km)
    Waterfalls2Lingos Falls (70 km)
    Caves1The Big Cave (57 km)
    Temples1Hornet (99 km)

    Tulia: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tulia?

    Swisher County (heritage site, about 1 km), Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km), Calvary Church (church, about 2 km), Tule Lake Dam (dam, about 7 km), Palo Duro Canyon State Park (nature spot, about 54 km), Finney Field (heritage site, about 37 km).

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

    29 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 1 viewpoint, 3 museums, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tulia?

    Swisher County, about 1 km by road; Finney Field (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tulia?

    Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; Calvary Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Tulia?

    Conner Park, about 63 km by road; South Lawn Park (88 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tulia?

    Start in Tulia, visit Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, then Swisher County, then Calvary Church, then Palo Duro Canyon State Park, then Tule Lake Dam, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tulia?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Tulia

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