Hudson, TexasEllen Trout ZooDavy Crockett National ForestAngelina National ForestBowers-Felts HouseFirst Christian Church of LufkinBethlehem Church
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Hudson

Hudson is a town in Angelina district, Texas, United States of about 4,821 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit: 65 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 churches. The must-see places are Ellen Trout Zoo, Davy Crockett National Forest and Angelina National Forest.

31.3227° N, 94.7783° WPop. 4,821

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Within 30 km57 places
Within 50 km100
Must-see13
Notable275
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Ellen Trout Zoo

Nature spot · 9 km

Davy Crockett National Forest, nature spot near Hudson
Must-see

Davy Crockett National Forest

Nature spot · 39 km · Houston

Angelina National Forest, nature spot near Hudson
Must-see

Angelina National Forest

Nature spot · 41 km

Places near Hudson by type

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One day from Hudson

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:56 pm

37 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 Hudson
  2. Bowers-Felts Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Standley Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Equipment Typical of Early Texas Loggingheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Ellen Trout Zoonature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Bethlehem Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Hudson
Today’s loopHudsonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Hudson?

Ellen Trout Zoo (nature spot, about 9 km), Bowers-Felts House (heritage site, about 5 km), A F and Myrtle Perry-Pitmann House (heritage site, about 5 km), C W Archie Perry-Hallmark House (heritage site, about 5 km), Doctor Edward Percy-Abney House (heritage site, about 5 km), Birthplace of Allan Shivers (heritage site, about 5 km).

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

100 places on Spotwander: 65 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Hudson?

Bowers-Felts House, about 5 km by road; A F and Myrtle Perry-Pitmann House (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Hudson?

City Lake, about 9 km by road; Ellen Trout Memorial Lake Dam (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Hudson?

Start in Hudson, visit Bowers-Felts House, then Standley House, then Equipment Typical of Early Texas Logging, then Ellen Trout Zoo, then Bethlehem Church, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.