Sabine National ForestToledo Bend ReservoirSFA Mast ArboretumFirst Christian Church of CenterFirst Battle - Organized War 1841-1844Bone Hill
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Center

Center is a town in Shelby district, Texas, United States of about 5,211 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit: 27 forts & heritage, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 churches. The must-see places are Sabine National Forest, Toledo Bend Reservoir and SFA Mast Arboretum.

31.7954° N, 94.1791° WPop. 5,211

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km65
Must-see12
Notable270
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Sabine National Forest, nature spot near Center
Must-see

Sabine National Forest

Nature spot · 53 km · Sabine

Toledo Bend Reservoir, reservoir near Center
Must-see

Toledo Bend Reservoir

Reservoir · 53 km · Sabine Parish

Must-see

SFA Mast Arboretum

Park · 60 km · Nacogdoches

Places near Center by type

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One day from Center

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:03 pm

102 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 Center
  2. Bone Hillhill · 1 hrs
  3. First Battle - Organized War 1841-1844heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Big Hillhill · 1 hrs
  5. Arcadia Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Buena Vista Cemeteryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Center
Today’s loopCenterStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Center?

First Christian Church of Center (heritage site, about 1 km), C. S. A. Texas Muster (heritage site, about 1 km), Shelby County (heritage site, about 1 km), Fairview Cemetery (heritage site, about 2 km), First Battle - Organized War 1841-1844 (heritage site, about 7 km), Bone Hill (hill, about 9 km).

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

65 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest fort to Center?

First Christian Church of Center, about 1 km by road; C. S. A. Texas Muster (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Center?

Bone Hill Lake Dam, about 10 km by road; Pinkston Dam (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Center?

Start in Center, visit Bone Hill, then First Battle - Organized War 1841-1844, then Big Hill, then Arcadia Church, then Buena Vista Cemetery, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.