Johnson district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Venus

Venus is a town in Johnson district, Texas, United States, home to about 3,297 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit — 66 forts & heritage, 46 churches, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 17 parks. The must-see places are Padera Lake (12 km), Alvarado Park Lake (19 km) and Joe Pool Lake (24 km).

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Venus, Texas
Venus, Johnson district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Venus at a glance

Location
Johnson district, Texas, United States
Population
about 3,297
Coordinates
32.4335° N, 97.1025° W
Places within 50 km
195 (30 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 Venus

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

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Venus. The closest is Duke Cemetery (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Venus

57 churches within 100 km of Venus. The closest is Alvarado Church of Christ (13 km); the best-known is Central Presbyterian Church (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Venus

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Venus. The closest is Soil Conservation Service Site 9 Dam (9 km); the best-known is Padera Lake (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Venus

30 parks within 100 km of Venus. The closest is Scarborough Renaissance Festival (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Venus

27 museums within 100 km of Venus. The closest is Alvarado Heritage Center Museum (13 km); the best-known is Grandview (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Venus

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Venus. The closest is Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center (29 km); the best-known is Tandy Hills Natural Area (48 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Venus

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 133 km on the road.

  1. Start in Venus
  2. 19 km Alvarado Park Lake · lake, Johnson
  3. 17 km Grandview · museum, Johnson
  4. 36 km Scarborough Renaissance Festival · park, Ellis
  5. 36 km Joe Pool Lake · lake, Dallas
  6. 13 km Padera Lake · lake, Ellis
  7. 12 km Back to Venus

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How to reach Venus

    All places near Venus by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Venus by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6669Duke Cemetery (12 km)
    Churches4657Alvarado Church of Christ (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2744Soil Conservation Service Site 9 Dam (9 km)
    Parks1730Scarborough Renaissance Festival (27 km)
    Museums1727Alvarado Heritage Center Museum (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center (29 km)
    Temples67La Vibora (45 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints77Cedar Bluff (30 km)
    Other attractions35KJCR-FM (Keene) (27 km)
    Treks02Dallas Pedestrian Network (60 km)
    Waterfalls11Hawaiian Falls (17 km)
    Beaches & coast11Lynn Creek Park Beach (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01East Plano Islamic Center (96 km)

    Venus: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Venus?

    Padera Lake (lake, about 12 km), Alvarado Park Lake (lake, about 19 km), Joe Pool Lake (lake, about 24 km), Grandview (museum, about 25 km), Scarborough Renaissance Festival (park, about 27 km), Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam (dam, about 28 km).

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

    195 places on Spotwander: 66 forts & heritage, 46 churches, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 parks, 17 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Venus?

    Duke Cemetery, about 12 km by road; First Baptist Church of Alvarado (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Venus?

    Alvarado Church of Christ, about 13 km by road; First Methodist Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Venus?

    Soil Conservation Service Site 9 Dam, about 9 km by road; Padera Lake (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Venus?

    Start in Venus, visit Alvarado Park Lake, then Grandview, then Scarborough Renaissance Festival, then Joe Pool Lake, then Padera Lake, and drive back — about 133 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Venus?

    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 Venus

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