Kaufman district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Mabank

Mabank is a town in Kaufman district, Texas, United States, home to about 3,309 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit — 57 forts & heritage, 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 churches and 1 parks. The must-see places are Cedar Creek Reservoir (10 km), Purtis Creek State Park (12 km) and East Texas Arboretum (34 km).

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Mabank, Texas
Mabank, Kaufman district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mabank at a glance

Location
Kaufman district, Texas, United States
Population
about 3,309
Coordinates
32.3665° N, 96.1008° W
Places within 50 km
124 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Mabank

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mabank: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Mabank

105 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mabank. The closest is Mabank Clock Tower (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mabank

82 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mabank. The closest is Cedar Creek Reservoir (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Mabank

26 churches within 100 km of Mabank. The closest is First Presbyterian Church of Mabank (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mabank

12 parks within 100 km of Mabank. The closest is East Texas Arboretum (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Mabank

8 museums within 100 km of Mabank. The closest is Mabank Depot and Model Train Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mabank

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mabank. The closest is Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area - Bird Island Unit (12 km); the best-known is Purtis Creek State Park (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mabank

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mabank
  2. 1 km Mabank Clock Tower · heritage site, Kaufman
  3. 12 km Purtis Creek State Park · nature spot, Van Zandt
  4. 16 km Cedar Creek Reservoir · reservoir, Henderson
  5. 10 km Mabank Depot and Model Train Museum · museum, Kaufman
  6. 1 km First Presbyterian Church of Mabank · church, Kaufman
  7. 0 km Back to Mabank

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mabank by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage57105Mabank Clock Tower (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4282Cedar Creek Reservoir (10 km)
    Churches1726First Presbyterian Church of Mabank (1 km)
    Parks112East Texas Arboretum (34 km)
    Museums28Mabank Depot and Model Train Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area - Bird Island Unit (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Big Rock Top (20 km)
    Other attractions13Dhamma Sirī Southwest Vipassana Meditation Center (28 km)
    Temples02Temple Beth-El (58 km)
    Caves11The Babe Cave by Kenzie Crew (4 km)
    Treks01Dallas Pedestrian Network (100 km)

    Mabank: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mabank?

    Cedar Creek Reservoir (reservoir, about 10 km), Purtis Creek State Park (nature spot, about 12 km), Mabank Clock Tower (heritage site, about 1 km), First Presbyterian Church of Mabank (church, about 1 km), Mabank Depot and Model Train Museum (museum, about 1 km), The Babe Cave by Kenzie Crew (cave, about 4 km).

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

    124 places on Spotwander: 57 forts & heritage, 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 churches, 1 park, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mabank?

    Mabank Clock Tower, about 1 km by road; Elm Grove Union Church (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mabank?

    Cedar Creek Reservoir, about 10 km by road; Soil Conservation Service Site 135a Dam (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mabank?

    First Presbyterian Church of Mabank, about 1 km by road; Cedar Hill Church (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mabank?

    Start in Mabank, visit Mabank Clock Tower, then Purtis Creek State Park, then Cedar Creek Reservoir, then Mabank Depot and Model Train Museum, then First Presbyterian Church of Mabank, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mabank?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Mabank

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mabank’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mabank on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.