Rockwall district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Fate

Fate is a town in Rockwall district, Texas, United States, home to about 9,847 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit — 71 forts & heritage, 47 churches, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 parks. The must-see places are Lake Ray Hubbard (18 km), Lavon Lake (26 km) and Southfork Ranch (31 km).

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Fate, Texas
Fate, Rockwall district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fate at a glance

Location
Rockwall district, Texas, United States
Population
about 9,847
Coordinates
32.9415° N, 96.3814° W
Places within 50 km
179 (24 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Fate

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Forts & heritage near Fate

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fate. The closest is Fate Lodge No. 802, A.F. & A.M. (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Fate

60 churches within 100 km of Fate. The closest is Cornerstone (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fate

47 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fate. The closest is Soil Conservation Service Site 3g Dam (4 km); the best-known is Lake Ray Hubbard (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Fate

24 parks within 100 km of Fate. The closest is Bob Woodruff Park (South) (35 km); the best-known is Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Fate

17 museums within 100 km of Fate. The closest is Rockwall County Historical Foundation Museum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fate

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fate. The closest is East Fork Harbor Marina (20 km); the best-known is Lee F. Jackson Spring Creek Park Preserve (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Fate

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fate
  2. 1 km Fate Lodge No. 802, A.F. & A.M. · heritage site, Rockwall
  3. 1 km Fate Presbyterian Church · heritage site, Rockwall
  4. 4 km Soil Conservation Service Site 3g Dam · dam, Rockwall
  5. 15 km Lake Ray Hubbard · lake, Dallas
  6. 14 km Memorial Garden Mausoleums · monument, Rockwall
  7. 5 km Back to Fate

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fate by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7173Fate Lodge No. 802, A.F. & A.M. (1 km)
    Churches4760Cornerstone (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2347Soil Conservation Service Site 3g Dam (4 km)
    Parks1324Bob Woodruff Park (South) (35 km)
    Museums1217Rockwall County Historical Foundation Museum (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens410East Fork Harbor Marina (20 km)
    Temples29North Texas Hindu Mandir (39 km)
    Other attractions14Southfork Ranch (31 km)
    Beaches & coast22Lakes 6,1 (29 km)
    Treks02Katy Trail (52 km)
    Waterfalls22Muddy Creek (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11East Plano Islamic Center (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Breezy Hill (31 km)

    Fate: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fate?

    Lake Ray Hubbard (lake, about 18 km), Fate Lodge No. 802, A.F. & A.M. (heritage site, about 1 km), Fate Presbyterian Church (heritage site, about 1 km), Soil Conservation Service Site 3g Dam (dam, about 4 km), Memorial Garden Mausoleums (monument, about 5 km), The Hillside Mausoleum (tomb, about 5 km).

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

    179 places on Spotwander: 71 forts & heritage, 47 churches, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 parks, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fate?

    Fate Lodge No. 802, A.F. & A.M., about 1 km by road; Fate Presbyterian Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Fate?

    Cornerstone, about 7 km by road; Joy Lutheran Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Fate?

    Soil Conservation Service Site 3g Dam, about 4 km by road; Soil Conservation Service Site 3b Dam (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fate?

    Start in Fate, visit Fate Lodge No. 802, A.F. & A.M., then Fate Presbyterian Church, then Soil Conservation Service Site 3g Dam, then Lake Ray Hubbard, then Memorial Garden Mausoleums, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fate?

    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 and parks.

    Towns near Fate

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