Callahan district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Baird

Baird is a town in Callahan district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,483 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 53 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are The Abilene Zoo (36 km), Lytle Lake Dam (37 km) and Kirby Lake (40 km).

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Baird, Texas
Baird, Callahan district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Baird at a glance

Location
Callahan district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,483
Coordinates
32.3940° N, 99.3942° W
Places within 50 km
96 (5 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

Top places to visit near Baird

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Forts & heritage near Baird

126 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baird. The closest is Callahan County (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Baird

58 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Baird. The closest is Baird Railroad Lake Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Baird

28 churches within 100 km of Baird. The closest is First Presbyterian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baird

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baird. The closest is Eagle Mountain (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Baird

19 museums within 100 km of Baird. The closest is Big Country Squadron Commemorative Air Force (31 km); the best-known is Grace Cultural Center and Museum (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Baird

4 parks within 100 km of Baird. The closest is Arthur Sears Park (43 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Baird

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

  1. Start in Baird
  2. 1 km First Presbyterian Church · church, Callahan
  3. 1 km Callahan County · heritage site, Callahan
  4. 1 km Camp Pecan, C.S.A. · heritage site, Callahan
  5. 1 km First Callahan Jail · heritage site, Callahan
  6. 1 km First Baptist Church of Baird · heritage site, Callahan
  7. 0 km Back to Baird

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baird by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage53126Callahan County (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1358Baird Railroad Lake Dam (3 km)
    Churches1528First Presbyterian Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints326Eagle Mountain (25 km)
    Museums919Big Country Squadron Commemorative Air Force (31 km)
    Parks14Arthur Sears Park (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11The Abilene Zoo (36 km)
    Caves11Jared's Man Cave (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Goat Island (71 km)

    Baird: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baird?

    Callahan County (heritage site, about 1 km), Camp Pecan, C.S.A. (heritage site, about 1 km), First Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), First Callahan Jail (heritage site, about 1 km), First Baptist Church of Baird (heritage site, about 1 km), Crossroads Church of God (church, about 2 km).

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

    96 places on Spotwander: 53 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Baird?

    Callahan County, about 1 km by road; Camp Pecan, C.S.A. (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Baird?

    Baird Railroad Lake Dam, about 3 km by road; Mexia Dam (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Baird?

    First Presbyterian Church, about 1 km by road; Crossroads Church of God (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baird?

    Start in Baird, visit First Presbyterian Church, then Callahan County, then Camp Pecan, C.S.A., then First Callahan Jail, then First Baptist Church of Baird, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baird?

    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.

    Towns near Baird

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