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DeCordova

DeCordova is a town in Hood district, Texas, United States of about 2,855 people. Within 50 km by road there are 202 places to visit: 75 forts & heritage, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 27 churches. The must-see places are Acton State Historic Site, Lake Granbury Master Gardener Demonstration Garden and Comanche Creek Dam.

32.4299° N, 97.6950° WPop. 2,855

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Within 30 km68 places
Within 50 km202
Must-see51
Notable189
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from DeCordova

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:29 pm

79 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 DeCordova
  2. Ellaine Grande Ranch Lake Damdam · 45 min
  3. Canoe Docksbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Comanche Creek Damdam · 45 min
  5. Dinosaur Valley State Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Lake Granbury Master Gardener Demonstration Gardengarden · 45 min
  7. Back in DeCordova
Today’s loopDeCordovaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near DeCordova?

Acton State Historic Site (park, about 2 km), Lake Granbury Master Gardener Demonstration Garden (garden, about 13 km), Comanche Creek Dam (dam, about 21 km), Acton Cemetery (heritage site, about 2 km), Acton Baptist Church (First Baptist Church of Acton) (heritage site, about 2 km), Acton Methodist Church (heritage site, about 2 km).

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

202 places on Spotwander: 75 forts & heritage, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 churches, 25 parks, 15 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to DeCordova?

Acton Cemetery, about 2 km by road; Acton Baptist Church (First Baptist Church of Acton) (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to DeCordova?

Ellaine Grande Ranch Lake Dam, about 8 km by road; Lake Granbury Master Gardener Demonstration Garden (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from DeCordova?

Start in DeCordova, visit Ellaine Grande Ranch Lake Dam, then Canoe Docks, then Comanche Creek Dam, then Dinosaur Valley State Park, then Lake Granbury Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.