Places to visit near

Aurora

Aurora is a town in Wise district, Texas, United States of about 1,307 people. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit: 76 forts & heritage, 40 churches and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Eagle Mountain Dam, Marine Creek Lake Park and Lake Worth.

33.0607° N, 97.5034° WPop. 1,307

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Within 30 km49 places
Within 50 km187
Must-see109
Notable166
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Aurora

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:39 pm

96 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Aurora
  2. Deep Creek Communityheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. First Baptist Church Boydchurch · 30 min
  4. Eagle Mountain Damdam · 45 min
  5. Lake Worthlake · 45 min
  6. Marine Creek Lake Parklake · 45 min
  7. Back in Aurora
Today’s loopAuroraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Aurora?

Aurora Cemetery (heritage site, about 1 km), Eagle Mountain Lake MCAS Auxiliary (Rhome Field) (heritage site, about 3 km), Eagle Mountain Dam (dam, about 26 km), First Baptist Church Boyd (church, about 7 km), Deep Creek Community (heritage site, about 8 km), Marine Creek Lake Park (lake, about 35 km).

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

187 places on Spotwander: 76 forts & heritage, 40 churches, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 parks, 13 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Aurora?

Aurora Cemetery, about 1 km by road; Eagle Mountain Lake MCAS Auxiliary (Rhome Field) (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Aurora?

First Baptist Church Boyd, about 7 km by road; Dido Cemetery (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aurora?

Start in Aurora, visit Deep Creek Community, then First Baptist Church Boyd, then Eagle Mountain Dam, then Lake Worth, then Marine Creek Lake Park, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.