Rockdale, TexasGranger LakeKaty Hamman Stricker LibraryLake BryanFirst Christian Church of RockdaleBushdale CommunityMeco Ranch Lake Dam
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Rockdale

Rockdale is a town in Milam district, Texas, United States of about 5,609 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit: 41 forts & heritage, 18 churches and 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Granger Lake, Katy Hamman Stricker Library and Lake Bryan.

30.6555° N, 97.0014° WPop. 5,609

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Within 30 km25 places
Within 50 km83
Must-see36
Notable198
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Granger Lake, lake near Rockdale
Must-see

Granger Lake

Lake · 44 km · Williamson

Must-see

Katy Hamman Stricker Library

Heritage site · 60 km · Robertson

Lake Bryan, lake near Rockdale
Must-see

Lake Bryan

Lake · 64 km · Brazos

Places near Rockdale by type

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One day from Rockdale

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:45 pm

70 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 Rockdale
  2. Bushdale Communityheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Apache Pass River Crossingheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Alcoa Damdam · 45 min
  5. Meco Ranch Lake Damdam · 45 min
  6. Church of Christ at Sandy Creekchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Rockdale
Today’s loopRockdaleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rockdale?

First Christian Church of Rockdale (heritage site, about 1 km), First Baptist Church of Rockdale (heritage site, about 1 km), Saint Thomas Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), Spanish Assembly of God Church (church, about 1 km), Coffield House (heritage site, about 2 km), Murray Church of Christ (church, about 2 km).

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

83 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 museums, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest fort to Rockdale?

First Christian Church of Rockdale, about 1 km by road; First Baptist Church of Rockdale (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Rockdale?

Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, about 1 km by road; Spanish Assembly of God Church (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rockdale?

Start in Rockdale, visit Bushdale Community, then Apache Pass River Crossing, then Alcoa Dam, then Meco Ranch Lake Dam, then Church of Christ at Sandy Creek, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.