Falls district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Marlin

Marlin is a town in Falls district, Texas, United States, home to about 5,682 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit — 55 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 parks. The must-see places are Cameron Park Zoo (47 km), Cameron Park (49 km) and Katy Hamman Stricker Library (53 km).

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Marlin, Texas
Marlin, Falls district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Marlin at a glance

Location
Falls district, Texas, United States
Population
about 5,682
Coordinates
31.3063° N, 96.8980° W
Places within 50 km
143 (2 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 Marlin

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Forts & heritage near Marlin

131 forts & heritage within 100 km of Marlin. The closest is Allen House (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Marlin

60 churches within 100 km of Marlin. The closest is First Baptist Church of Marlin (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Marlin

41 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Marlin. The closest is Marlin Club Lake (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Marlin

16 parks within 100 km of Marlin. The closest is Alta Vista Park (40 km); the best-known is Cameron Park (49 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Marlin

13 museums within 100 km of Marlin. The closest is Red Men Hall (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Marlin

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Marlin. The closest is Bald Hill (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Marlin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Marlin
  2. 1 km Falls County Courthouse · waterfall, Falls
  3. 1 km Allen House · heritage site, Falls
  4. 1 km Captain Henry Gray Carter · heritage site, Falls
  5. 1 km First Baptist Church of Marlin · church, Falls
  6. 1 km Church Saint Pauls · church, Falls
  7. 1 km Back to Marlin

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How to reach Marlin

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Marlin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage55131Allen House (1 km)
    Churches3460First Baptist Church of Marlin (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2141Marlin Club Lake (3 km)
    Parks916Alta Vista Park (40 km)
    Museums1013Red Men Hall (42 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints59Bald Hill (11 km)
    Waterfalls57Falls County Courthouse (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Cameron Park Zoo (47 km)
    Beaches & coast12Pullin Family Marina Beach (42 km)
    Caves22Nina’s BABE Cave (47 km)

    Marlin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Marlin?

    Falls County Courthouse (waterfall, about 1 km), Allen House (heritage site, about 1 km), First Baptist Church of Marlin (church, about 1 km), Church Saint Pauls (church, about 1 km), Captain Henry Gray Carter (heritage site, about 1 km), Bernard Steet Church of Christ (church, about 1 km).

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

    143 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 parks, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Marlin?

    Allen House, about 1 km by road; Captain Henry Gray Carter (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Marlin?

    First Baptist Church of Marlin, about 1 km by road; Church Saint Pauls (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Marlin?

    Marlin Club Lake, about 3 km by road; Marlin Old City Lake Dam (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Marlin?

    Start in Marlin, visit Falls County Courthouse, then Allen House, then Captain Henry Gray Carter, then First Baptist Church of Marlin, then Church Saint Pauls, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Marlin?

    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 Marlin

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