The Stone Fort MuseumEllen Trout ZooMillard's Crossing Historic VillageFairview Church CemeteryFern Club Lake DamBay Lake Club Dam
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Nacogdoches

Nacogdoches is a town in Nacogdoches district, Texas, United States of about 33,894 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit: 65 forts & heritage, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 churches. The must-see places are The Stone Fort Museum, SFA Mast Arboretum and Ellen Trout Zoo.

31.6035° N, 94.6555° WPop. 33,894

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Within 30 km36 places
Within 50 km115
Must-see13
Notable276
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

The Stone Fort Museum, fort near Nacogdoches
Must-see

The Stone Fort Museum

Fort · 2 km

Must-see

SFA Mast Arboretum

Park · 3 km

Must-see

Ellen Trout Zoo

Nature spot · 33 km · Angelina

Places near Nacogdoches by type

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One day from Nacogdoches

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:30 pm

90 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 Nacogdoches
  2. Millard's Crossing Historic Villagemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Fairview Church Cemeteryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Bay Lake Club Damdam · 45 min
  5. Ellen Trout Zoonature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Fern Club Lake Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Nacogdoches
Today’s loopNacogdochesStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Nacogdoches?

The Stone Fort Museum (fort, about 2 km), SFA Mast Arboretum (park, about 3 km), Chas. Hoya Land Office (heritage site, about 1 km), Battle of Nacogdoches (heritage site, about 1 km), Angelina (heritage site, about 1 km), Captain Domingo Ramon (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

115 places on Spotwander: 65 forts & heritage, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Nacogdoches?

Chas. Hoya Land Office, about 1 km by road; Battle of Nacogdoches (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Nacogdoches?

Fern Club Lake Dam, about 13 km by road; Bay Lake Club Dam (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Nacogdoches?

Start in Nacogdoches, visit Millard's Crossing Historic Village, then Fairview Church Cemetery, then Bay Lake Club Dam, then Ellen Trout Zoo, then Fern Club Lake Dam, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.