Grayson district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Colbert

Colbert is a town in Grayson district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,183 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 forts & heritage, 10 churches and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Eisenhower State Park (13 km), Eisenhower Brithplace State Historic Site (15 km) and Three Valley Museum (24 km).

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Colbert, Texas
Colbert, Grayson district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Colbert at a glance

Location
Grayson district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,183
Coordinates
33.8532° N, 96.5025° W
Places within 50 km
98 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Colbert

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Colbert

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

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Forts & heritage near Colbert

87 forts & heritage within 100 km of Colbert. The closest is Colbert's Ferry (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Colbert

22 churches within 100 km of Colbert. The closest is Denison Church of the Nazarene (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Colbert

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Colbert. The closest is Buttonbush Scenic Point (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Colbert

13 museums within 100 km of Colbert. The closest is Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site (15 km); the best-known is Three Valley Museum (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Colbert

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Colbert. The closest is Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge (36 km); the best-known is Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge (48 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Colbert

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Colbert
  2. 2 km Colbert's Ferry · heritage site, Bryan
  3. 14 km Eisenhower Brithplace State Historic Site · park, Grayson
  4. 13 km Eisenhower State Park · park, Grayson
  5. 37 km Durant Dixon Park · park, Bryan
  6. 2 km Three Valley Museum · museum, Bryan
  7. 24 km Back to Colbert

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Colbert by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3494Denison Dam (8 km)
    Forts & heritage3787Colbert's Ferry (2 km)
    Churches1022Denison Church of the Nazarene (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints415Buttonbush Scenic Point (13 km)
    Museums613Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge (36 km)
    Parks35Eisenhower State Park (13 km)
    Beaches & coast13Bunker (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11North Island (23 km)
    Waterfalls01Cheadle Falls (59 km)
    Temples01Karya Siddhi Hanuman (98 km)

    Colbert: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Colbert?

    Eisenhower State Park (park, about 13 km), Eisenhower Brithplace State Historic Site (park, about 15 km), Colbert's Ferry (heritage site, about 2 km), Three Valley Museum (museum, about 24 km), Durant Dixon Park (park, about 25 km), 1931 Free Bridge Controversy (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    98 places on Spotwander: 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Colbert?

    Denison Dam, about 8 km by road; Oknoname 013002 Dam (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Colbert?

    Colbert's Ferry, about 2 km by road; 1931 Free Bridge Controversy (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Colbert?

    Denison Church of the Nazarene, about 16 km by road; Lakeway United Methodist Church (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Colbert?

    Start in Colbert, visit Colbert's Ferry, then Eisenhower Brithplace State Historic Site, then Eisenhower State Park, then Durant Dixon Park, then Three Valley Museum, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Colbert?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Colbert

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