Places to visit near

Lufkin

Lufkin is a town in Angelina district, Texas, United States of about 36,333 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit: 67 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 churches. The must-see places are Ellen Trout Zoo, Angelina National Forest and The Stone Fort Museum.

31.3382° N, 94.7291° WPop. 36,333

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Within 30 km57 places
Within 50 km100
Must-see13
Notable274
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Lufkin

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:59 pm

69 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 Lufkin
  2. Fairview Schoolheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Bethlehem Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Clear Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Berry Cemeteryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Ellen Trout Zoonature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Lufkin
Today’s loopLufkinStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lufkin?

Ellen Trout Zoo (nature spot, about 5 km), Fenley Commercial Building (heritage site, about 1 km), Calder (Cotton) Square (heritage site, about 1 km), Depot Explosion and Mystery (heritage site, about 1 km), Angelina County (heritage site, about 1 km), Behannon-Kenley House (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

100 places on Spotwander: 67 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Lufkin?

Fenley Commercial Building, about 1 km by road; Calder (Cotton) Square (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Lufkin?

City Lake, about 5 km by road; Ellen Trout Memorial Lake Dam (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lufkin?

Start in Lufkin, visit Fairview School, then Bethlehem Church, then Clear Lake, then Berry Cemetery, then Ellen Trout Zoo, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.