Indiangrass Wildlife SanctuaryMcKinney Roughs Nature ParkDr. I. B. Nofsinger HouseLake Bastrop South Shore ParkScott FallsWillow Ranch Negro School
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Elgin

Elgin is a town in Bastrop district, Texas, United States of about 9,039 people. Within 50 km by road there are 235 places to visit: 127 forts & heritage, 35 churches and 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Indiangrass Wildlife Sanctuary, Walter E Long Lake and McKinney Roughs Nature Park.

30.3497° N, 97.3703° WPop. 9,039

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Within 30 km45 places
Within 50 km235
Must-see92
Notable180
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Indiangrass Wildlife Sanctuary, sanctuary near Elgin
Must-see

Indiangrass Wildlife Sanctuary

Sanctuary · 27 km · Travis

Must-see

Walter E Long Lake

Lake · 29 km · Travis

McKinney Roughs Nature Park, nature spot near Elgin
Must-see

McKinney Roughs Nature Park

Nature spot · 30 km

Places near Elgin by type

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One day from Elgin

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:23 pm

115 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 Elgin
  2. Scott Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Lake Bastrop South Shore Parklake · 45 min
  4. McKinney Roughs Nature Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Indiangrass Wildlife Sanctuarysanctuary · 2 hrs
  6. Willow Ranch Negro Schoolheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Elgin
Today’s loopElginStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Elgin?

Dr. I. B. Nofsinger House (heritage site, about 1 km), Elgin Depot Museum (museum, about 1 km), First Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Elgin Lodge No. 328, A. F. & A. M. (heritage site, about 1 km), Elgin Christian Church (heritage site, about 1 km), Elgin Methodist Church (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

235 places on Spotwander: 127 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 parks, 17 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Elgin?

Dr. I. B. Nofsinger House, about 1 km by road; Elgin Lodge No. 328, A. F. & A. M. (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Elgin?

First Presbyterian Church, about 1 km by road; Elgin Church of Christ (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Elgin?

Start in Elgin, visit Scott Falls, then Lake Bastrop South Shore Park, then McKinney Roughs Nature Park, then Indiangrass Wildlife Sanctuary, then Willow Ranch Negro School, and drive back — about 115 km by road in all.