Henderson district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Malakoff

Malakoff is a town in Henderson district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,296 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches and 2 museums. The must-see places are East Texas Arboretum (17 km), Cedar Creek Reservoir (21 km) and Prairies and Pineywoods Wildlife Trail (24 km).

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Malakoff, Texas
Malakoff, Henderson district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Malakoff at a glance

Location
Henderson district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,296
Coordinates
32.1696° N, 96.0125° W
Places within 50 km
115 (6 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 museums

Top places to visit near Malakoff

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Forts & heritage near Malakoff

106 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malakoff. The closest is First Baptist Church on Walker Street (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Malakoff

99 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Malakoff. The closest is East Laterals Trinity Watershed SCS Site 1 Dam (10 km); the best-known is Cedar Creek Reservoir (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Malakoff

33 churches within 100 km of Malakoff. The closest is Malakoff Church of Christ (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Malakoff

7 museums within 100 km of Malakoff. The closest is Wildlife Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malakoff

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malakoff. The closest is Big Rock Top (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Malakoff

5 parks within 100 km of Malakoff. The closest is East Texas Arboretum (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Malakoff

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 109 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malakoff
  2. 24 km Prairies and Pineywoods Wildlife Trail · nature spot, Anderson
  3. 33 km East Texas Arboretum · park, Henderson
  4. 30 km Cedar Creek Reservoir · reservoir, Henderson
  5. 20 km First Baptist Church on Walker Street · heritage site, Henderson
  6. 1 km Malakoff Church of Christ · church, Henderson
  7. 1 km Back to Malakoff

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    Places near Malakoff by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage36106First Baptist Church on Walker Street (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5599East Laterals Trinity Watershed SCS Site 1 Dam (10 km)
    Churches1333Malakoff Church of Christ (1 km)
    Museums27Wildlife Museum (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints46Big Rock Top (29 km)
    Parks15East Texas Arboretum (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Prairies and Pineywoods Wildlife Trail (24 km)
    Other attractions02Dhamma Sirī Southwest Vipassana Meditation Center (55 km)
    Caves11The Babe Cave by Kenzie Crew (26 km)
    Temples01Temple Beth-El (55 km)

    Malakoff: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malakoff?

    East Texas Arboretum (park, about 17 km), Cedar Creek Reservoir (reservoir, about 21 km), Malakoff Church of Christ (church, about 1 km), First Baptist Church on Walker Street (heritage site, about 1 km), Prairies and Pineywoods Wildlife Trail (nature spot, about 24 km), Purtis Creek State Park (nature spot, about 26 km).

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

    115 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches, 2 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Malakoff?

    First Baptist Church on Walker Street, about 1 km by road; Clinton Williams Murchison, Sr (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Malakoff?

    East Laterals Trinity Watershed SCS Site 1 Dam, about 10 km by road; White Lake Dam (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Malakoff?

    Malakoff Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; Corinth Church (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malakoff?

    Start in Malakoff, visit Prairies and Pineywoods Wildlife Trail, then East Texas Arboretum, then Cedar Creek Reservoir, then First Baptist Church on Walker Street, then Malakoff Church of Christ, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malakoff?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Malakoff

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