Falls district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Riesel

Riesel is a town in Falls district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,019 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 70 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 12 parks. The must-see places are Cameron Park Zoo (30 km), Cameron Park (31 km) and Waco Mammoth National Monument (35 km).

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

Riesel at a glance

Location
Falls district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,019
Coordinates
31.4749° N, 96.9233° W
Places within 50 km
165 (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 Riesel

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Forts & heritage near Riesel

129 forts & heritage within 100 km of Riesel. The closest is Mount Carmel Center Memorial (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Riesel

56 churches within 100 km of Riesel. The closest is Majors Chapel (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Riesel

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Riesel. The closest is Lake Creek Dam (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Riesel

14 parks within 100 km of Riesel. The closest is Buena Vista Park (22 km); the best-known is Cameron Park (31 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Riesel

12 museums within 100 km of Riesel. The closest is Mayborn Museum Complex (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Riesel

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Riesel. The closest is Bald Hill (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Riesel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Riesel
  2. 9 km Able Lake Dam · dam, Falls
  3. 4 km Mann Lake Dam · dam, Falls
  4. 1 km Haynes Lake Dam · dam, Falls
  5. 4 km Lake Creek Dam · dam, McLennan
  6. 25 km Cameron Park Zoo · nature spot, McLennan
  7. 30 km Back to Riesel

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Riesel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage70129Mount Carmel Center Memorial (18 km)
    Churches3356Majors Chapel (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2345Lake Creek Dam (8 km)
    Parks1214Buena Vista Park (22 km)
    Museums1012Mayborn Museum Complex (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints510Bald Hill (30 km)
    Waterfalls67Falls Cattle Company Lake (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Cameron Park Zoo (30 km)
    Beaches & coast22Pullin Family Marina Beach (25 km)
    Caves22JEA Speed Cave Racing Museum (25 km)

    Riesel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Riesel?

    Lake Creek Dam (dam, about 8 km), Haynes Lake Dam (dam, about 8 km), Mann Lake Dam (dam, about 8 km), Able Lake Dam (dam, about 9 km), Cameron Park Zoo (nature spot, about 30 km), Cameron Park (park, about 31 km).

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

    165 places on Spotwander: 70 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 parks, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Riesel?

    Mount Carmel Center Memorial, about 18 km by road; BATF Officers Memorial (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Riesel?

    Majors Chapel, about 20 km by road; Criswell Church (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Riesel?

    Lake Creek Dam, about 8 km by road; Haynes Lake Dam (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Riesel?

    Start in Riesel, visit Able Lake Dam, then Mann Lake Dam, then Haynes Lake Dam, then Lake Creek Dam, then Cameron Park Zoo, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Riesel?

    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 Riesel

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