Smith district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Hideaway

Hideaway is a town in Smith district, Texas, United States, home to about 3,090 people. Within 50 km by road there are 207 places to visit — 71 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 75 forts & heritage, 35 churches and 10 museums. The must-see places are Tyler State Park (19 km), Historic Aviation Memorial Museum (20 km) and Caldwell Zoo (23 km).

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Hideaway at a glance

Location
Smith district, Texas, United States
Population
about 3,090
Coordinates
32.4904° N, 95.4575° W
Places within 50 km
207 (12 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 museums

Top places to visit near Hideaway

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hideaway

107 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hideaway. The closest is Hide-A-Way Lake Number 1 Dam (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Hideaway

98 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hideaway. The closest is Carmel Cemetery (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Hideaway

41 churches within 100 km of Hideaway. The closest is Hide-A-Way Lake Community Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Hideaway

16 museums within 100 km of Hideaway. The closest is Historic Aviation Memorial Museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Hideaway

5 parks within 100 km of Hideaway. The closest is Tyler State Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hideaway

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hideaway. The closest is Old Sabine Bottom Wildlife Management Area (20 km); the best-known is Mineola Downtown Historic District (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Hideaway

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hideaway
  2. 20 km Historic Aviation Memorial Museum · monument, Smith
  3. 9 km Caldwell Zoo · park, Smith
  4. 16 km Tyler State Park · park, Smith
  5. 20 km Hide-A-Way Lake Community Church · church, Smith
  6. 1 km Hide-A-Way Lake Number 1 Dam · dam, Smith
  7. 1 km Back to Hideaway

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hideaway by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs71107Hide-A-Way Lake Number 1 Dam (1 km)
    Forts & heritage7598Carmel Cemetery (8 km)
    Churches3541Hide-A-Way Lake Community Church (1 km)
    Museums1016Historic Aviation Memorial Museum (20 km)
    Parks45Tyler State Park (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Old Sabine Bottom Wildlife Management Area (20 km)
    Waterfalls55CCC Rock Dam (19 km)
    Other attractions13Lake Tyler Marina Resort (50 km)
    Beaches & coast22Allen Cove (48 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Cooper Mountain (50 km)

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    What are the best places to visit near Hideaway?

    Tyler State Park (park, about 19 km), Historic Aviation Memorial Museum (monument, about 20 km), Hide-A-Way Lake Number 1 Dam (dam, about 1 km), Hide-A-Way Lake Community Church (church, about 1 km), Caldwell Zoo (park, about 23 km), Mineola Downtown Historic District (nature spot, about 24 km).

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

    207 places on Spotwander: 71 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 75 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 10 museums, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hideaway?

    Hide-A-Way Lake Number 1 Dam, about 1 km by road; Tomlin Lake Dam (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hideaway?

    Carmel Cemetery, about 8 km by road; Duck Creek Soil Erosion Project (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hideaway?

    Hide-A-Way Lake Community Church, about 1 km by road; Bible Baptist Church (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hideaway?

    Start in Hideaway, visit Historic Aviation Memorial Museum, then Caldwell Zoo, then Tyler State Park, then Hide-A-Way Lake Community Church, then Hide-A-Way Lake Number 1 Dam, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hideaway?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Hideaway

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