Eastland district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Cisco

Cisco is a town in Eastland district, Texas, United States, home to about 3,791 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 26 forts & heritage, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 churches. The must-see places are Lake Cisco (8 km), Lake Eastland Dam (18 km) and Lake Leon (32 km).

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Cisco, Texas
Cisco, Eastland district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cisco at a glance

Location
Eastland district, Texas, United States
Population
about 3,791
Coordinates
32.3882° N, 98.9792° W
Places within 50 km
56 (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 Cisco

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cisco: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Cisco

110 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cisco. The closest is First Baptist Church of Cisco (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cisco

69 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cisco. The closest is Lake Cisco (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cisco

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cisco. The closest is Cedar Mountain (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Cisco

29 churches within 100 km of Cisco. The closest is First United Methodist Church of Eastland (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Cisco

17 museums within 100 km of Cisco. The closest is Conrad Hilton Center (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Cisco

4 parks within 100 km of Cisco. The closest is Palo Pinto Mountains State Park (51 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Cisco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cisco
  2. 1 km First Baptist Church of Cisco · heritage site, Eastland
  3. 18 km Lake Eastland Dam · dam, Eastland
  4. 20 km Lake Cisco · lake, Eastland
  5. 6 km Cisco College · heritage site, Eastland
  6. 1 km Conrad Hilton Center · museum, Eastland
  7. 1 km Back to Cisco

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cisco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage26110First Baptist Church of Cisco (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1469Lake Cisco (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints840Cedar Mountain (13 km)
    Churches329First United Methodist Church of Eastland (19 km)
    Museums417Conrad Hilton Center (1 km)
    Parks04Palo Pinto Mountains State Park (51 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Goat Island (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01The Abilene Zoo (84 km)
    Caves01Jared's Man Cave (68 km)
    Waterfalls01Crystal Falls Dam (72 km)
    Beaches & coast01Sandy Beach (87 km)

    Cisco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cisco?

    Lake Cisco (lake, about 8 km), Lake Eastland Dam (dam, about 18 km), First Baptist Church of Cisco (heritage site, about 1 km), Conrad Hilton Center (museum, about 1 km), Cisco College (heritage site, about 2 km), Lake Leon (lake, about 32 km).

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

    56 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cisco?

    First Baptist Church of Cisco, about 1 km by road; Cisco College (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cisco?

    Lake Cisco, about 8 km by road; Lake Eastland Dam (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cisco?

    Cedar Mountain, about 13 km by road; Double Mountain (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cisco?

    Start in Cisco, visit First Baptist Church of Cisco, then Lake Eastland Dam, then Lake Cisco, then Cisco College, then Conrad Hilton Center, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cisco?

    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 Cisco

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