Ellis district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Ferris

Ferris is a town in Ellis district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,534 people. Within 50 km by road there are 212 places to visit — 87 churches, 44 parks, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 30 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Central Presbyterian Church (29 km), Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam (29 km) and Inspiring Body of Christ Church (31 km).

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Ferris, Texas
Ferris, Ellis district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ferris at a glance

Location
Ellis district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,534
Coordinates
32.5340° N, 96.6655° W
Places within 50 km
212 (41 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Ferris

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Churches near Ferris

95 churches within 100 km of Ferris. The closest is Cedar Grove Church (9 km); the best-known is Central Presbyterian Church (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ferris

48 parks within 100 km of Ferris. The closest is Highland Hills Park (20 km); the best-known is Kiest Park (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ferris

43 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ferris. The closest is Head Lake Dam (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Ferris

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ferris. The closest is City of Ferris (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ferris

23 museums within 100 km of Ferris. The closest is Cold War Air Museum (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ferris

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ferris. The closest is Kachina Prairie Park (28 km); the best-known is Children's Aquarium (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ferris

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ferris
  2. 1 km City of Ferris · heritage site, Ellis
  3. 29 km Central Presbyterian Church · church, Ellis
  4. 4 km Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam · dam, Ellis
  5. 28 km Head Lake Dam · dam, Dallas
  6. 12 km Soil Conservation Service Site 10 Dam · dam, Dallas
  7. 7 km Back to Ferris

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ferris by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8795Cedar Grove Church (9 km)
    Parks4448Highland Hills Park (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2643Head Lake Dam (6 km)
    Forts & heritage3034City of Ferris (1 km)
    Museums1323Cold War Air Museum (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Kachina Prairie Park (28 km)
    Temples19North Texas Hindu Mandir (46 km)
    Other attractions24Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center (37 km)
    Treks22Dallas Pedestrian Network (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Allahs House of Islam (27 km)
    Waterfalls11Twin Falls Park (28 km)

    Ferris: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ferris?

    City of Ferris (heritage site, about 1 km), Head Lake Dam (dam, about 6 km), Soil Conservation Service Site 10 Dam (dam, about 7 km), Central Presbyterian Church (church, about 29 km), Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam (dam, about 29 km), Cedar Grove Church (church, about 9 km).

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

    212 places on Spotwander: 87 churches, 44 parks, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 forts & heritage, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Ferris?

    Cedar Grove Church, about 9 km by road; Wayside Church (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ferris?

    Highland Hills Park, about 20 km by road; J J Lemmon Park (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ferris?

    Head Lake Dam, about 6 km by road; Soil Conservation Service Site 10 Dam (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ferris?

    Start in Ferris, visit City of Ferris, then Central Presbyterian Church, then Waxahachie Country Club Lake Dam, then Head Lake Dam, then Soil Conservation Service Site 10 Dam, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ferris?

    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 and parks.

    Towns near Ferris

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