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Local favourite fort · Burleson, Texas

John Mitchell

John Mitchell is a fort in Burleson, Texas.

John Mitchell: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit John Mitchell

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach John Mitchell — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 30.53197, -96.69299. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is John Mitchell open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for John Mitchell yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit John Mitchell?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near John Mitchell?

    Nearby: Somerville Lake (lake, 32 km), Lake Bryan (lake, 37 km), George Bush Presidential Library & Museum (museum, 42 km), Bravos Valley Museum of Natural History (museum, 48 km), Brazos County Park (park, 48 km), Saint Mary's Catholic Church (church, 62 km).