Comanche district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Comanche

Comanche is a town in Comanche district, Texas, United States, home to about 4,197 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 22 forts & heritage, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 churches. The must-see places are Proctor Lake (20 km), Lake Merritt Dam (51 km) and Lake Brownwood (54 km).

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Comanche, Texas
Comanche, Comanche district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Comanche at a glance

Location
Comanche district, Texas, United States
Population
about 4,197
Coordinates
31.8974° N, 98.6037° W
Places within 50 km
57 (1 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 Comanche

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Comanche: 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 Comanche

109 forts & heritage within 100 km of Comanche. The closest is Old Cora Courthouse (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Comanche

74 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Comanche. The closest is Lake Comanche Dam (11 km); the best-known is Proctor Lake (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Comanche

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Comanche. The closest is Cowhouse Mountain (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Comanche

25 churches within 100 km of Comanche. The closest is Saint Matthew Episcopal Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Comanche

12 museums within 100 km of Comanche. The closest is Terrill Antique Car Museum (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Comanche

5 parks within 100 km of Comanche. The closest is Comanche City Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Comanche

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Comanche
  2. 1 km Comanche Depot · heritage site, Comanche
  3. 20 km Proctor Lake · lake, Comanche
  4. 19 km Saint Matthew Episcopal Church · church, Comanche
  5. 1 km Central Christian Church of Comanche · heritage site, Comanche
  6. 1 km Old Cora Courthouse · heritage site, Comanche
  7. 0 km Back to Comanche

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How to reach Comanche

    All places near Comanche by distance

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    Places near Comanche by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage109Old Cora Courthouse (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs74Lake Comanche Dam (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Cowhouse Mountain (29 km)
    Churches25Saint Matthew Episcopal Church (1 km)
    Museums12Terrill Antique Car Museum (31 km)
    Parks5Comanche City Park (2 km)
    Waterfalls1Stephenville Club Lake Waterfalls (77 km)

    Comanche: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Comanche?

    Proctor Lake (lake, about 20 km), Old Cora Courthouse (heritage site, about 1 km), Comanche Depot (heritage site, about 1 km), Central Christian Church of Comanche (heritage site, about 1 km), Saint Matthew Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), Church of Christ (church, about 1 km).

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

    57 places on Spotwander: 22 forts & heritage, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Comanche?

    Old Cora Courthouse, about 1 km by road; Comanche Depot (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Comanche?

    Lake Comanche Dam, about 11 km by road; Proctor Lake (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Comanche?

    Cowhouse Mountain, about 29 km by road; Becker Mountain (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Comanche?

    Start in Comanche, visit Comanche Depot, then Proctor Lake, then Saint Matthew Episcopal Church, then Central Christian Church of Comanche, then Old Cora Courthouse, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Comanche?

    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 Comanche

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