Kaufman, TexasKaufman LakeCedar Creek ReservoirPurtis Creek State ParkColonel Isham ChisumWilson ChurchLower East Fork Laterals Watershed SCS Site 9 Dam
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Kaufman

Kaufman is a town in Kaufman district, Texas, United States of about 7,156 people. Within 50 km by road there are 157 places to visit: 68 forts & heritage, 35 churches and 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kaufman Lake, Cedar Creek Reservoir and Purtis Creek State Park.

32.5890° N, 96.3089° WPop. 7,156

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km157
Must-see83
Notable180
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Kaufman Lake

Lake · 6 km

Cedar Creek Reservoir, reservoir near Kaufman
Must-see

Cedar Creek Reservoir

Reservoir · 47 km · Henderson

Must-see

Purtis Creek State Park

Nature spot · 49 km · Van Zandt

Places near Kaufman by type

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One day from Kaufman

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:51 pm

64 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 Kaufman
  2. Lower East Fork Laterals Watershed SCS Site 6 Damdam · 45 min
  3. Lower East Fork Laterals Watershed SCS Site 9 Damdam · 45 min
  4. Wilson Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Captain Israel Spikesheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Kaufman Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Kaufman
Today’s loopKaufmanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kaufman?

Kaufman Lake (lake, about 6 km), Colonel Isham Chisum (heritage site, about 1 km), First Baptist Church of Kaufman (heritage site, about 1 km), Landmark Church of Christ (church, about 1 km), Covenant United Presbyterian Church (heritage site, about 1 km), Church of Our Merciful Saviour (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

157 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 parks, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Kaufman?

Colonel Isham Chisum, about 1 km by road; First Baptist Church of Kaufman (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Kaufman?

Landmark Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; First Baptist Church (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kaufman?

Start in Kaufman, visit Lower East Fork Laterals Watershed SCS Site 6 Dam, then Lower East Fork Laterals Watershed SCS Site 9 Dam, then Wilson Church, then Captain Israel Spikes, then Kaufman Lake, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.