Limestone district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Center

Center is a town in Limestone district, Texas, United States, home to about 5,727 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 43 forts & heritage, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lake Limestone (17 km), Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site (24 km) and Tehuacana Hills (36 km).

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Center at a glance

Location
Limestone district, Texas, United States
Population
about 5,727
Coordinates
31.5107° N, 96.4247° W
Places within 50 km
75 (3 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 Center

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Forts & heritage near Center

134 forts & heritage within 100 km of Center. The closest is Azariah G. Moore (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Center

70 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Center. The closest is Duke Lake (4 km); the best-known is Lake Limestone (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Center

39 churches within 100 km of Center. The closest is Canaan Chapel (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Center

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Center. The closest is Cedar Mound (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Center

9 parks within 100 km of Center. The closest is Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Center

9 museums within 100 km of Center. The closest is Burlington-Rock Island Railroad Museum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Center

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Center
  2. 24 km Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site · park, Limestone
  3. 24 km Duke Lake · lake, Limestone
  4. 6 km Azariah G. Moore · heritage site, Limestone
  5. 13 km Lake Limestone · lake, Limestone
  6. 15 km Cedar Mound · viewpoint, Limestone
  7. 3 km Back to Center

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Center by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage43134Azariah G. Moore (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1570Duke Lake (4 km)
    Churches939Canaan Chapel (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints59Cedar Mound (3 km)
    Parks19Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site (24 km)
    Museums29Burlington-Rock Island Railroad Museum (23 km)
    Waterfalls05Falls County (62 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Prairies and Pineywoods Wildlife Trail (85 km)
    Caves01JEA Speed Cave Racing Museum (67 km)
    Temples01Temple Beth-El (81 km)
    Beaches & coast01Pullin Family Marina Beach (81 km)

    Center: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Center?

    Lake Limestone (lake, about 17 km), Cedar Mound (viewpoint, about 3 km), Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site (park, about 24 km), Duke Lake (lake, about 4 km), Azariah G. Moore (heritage site, about 6 km), Andrews Hill (hill, about 9 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest fort to Center?

    Azariah G. Moore, about 6 km by road; Abram Anglin (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Center?

    Duke Lake, about 4 km by road; Browns Dam (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Center?

    Canaan Chapel, about 16 km by road; Church of Christ (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Center?

    Start in Center, visit Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site, then Duke Lake, then Azariah G. Moore, then Lake Limestone, then Cedar Mound, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Center?

    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 Center

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