Places to visit near

Italy

Italy is a town in Ellis district, Texas, United States of about 1,897 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit: 68 forts & heritage, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 21 churches. The must-see places are Scarborough Renaissance Festival, Bardwell Lake and Central Presbyterian Church.

32.1840° N, 96.8847° WPop. 1,897

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km136
Must-see84
Notable164
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Italy

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:12 pm

88 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 Italy
  2. Chambers' Creekheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Bardwell Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Central Presbyterian Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Scarborough Renaissance Festivalpark · 45 min
  6. Cotton Industry in Ellis Countyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Italy
Today’s loopItalyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Italy?

First Baptist Church of Italy (church, about 1 km), Scarborough Renaissance Festival (park, about 24 km), Bardwell Lake (lake, about 28 km), Chambers' Creek (heritage site, about 8 km), Central Presbyterian Church (church, about 29 km), Cotton Industry in Ellis County (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

136 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 churches, 8 museums, 2 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Italy?

Chambers' Creek, about 8 km by road; Cotton Industry in Ellis County (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Italy?

Soil Conservation Service Site 113 Dam, about 16 km by road; Soil Conservation Service Site 38 Dam (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Italy?

Start in Italy, visit Chambers' Creek, then Bardwell Lake, then Central Presbyterian Church, then Scarborough Renaissance Festival, then Cotton Industry in Ellis County, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.