Cherokee district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Rusk

Rusk is a town in Cherokee district, Texas, United States, home to about 5,618 people. Within 50 km by road there are 87 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches and 13 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Caddo Mounds State Historic Site (28 km), Big Slough Wilderness (43 km) and Ratcliff Dam (57 km).

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Rusk, Texas
Rusk, Cherokee district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rusk at a glance

Location
Cherokee district, Texas, United States
Population
about 5,618
Coordinates
31.7960° N, 95.1502° W
Places within 50 km
87 (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

Top places to visit near Rusk

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Forts & heritage near Rusk

118 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rusk. The closest is Cherokee County C.S.A. (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rusk

92 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rusk. The closest is Campsite Dam (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Rusk

33 churches within 100 km of Rusk. The closest is Corinth Church (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rusk

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rusk. The closest is Bradford Mountain (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Rusk

9 museums within 100 km of Rusk. The closest is Bullard History Museum (52 km); the best-known is The Stone Fort Museum (64 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Rusk

6 parks within 100 km of Rusk. The closest is Caddo Mounds State Historic Site (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Rusk

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rusk
  2. 1 km Cherokee County C.S.A. · heritage site, Cherokee
  3. 1 km Confederate Training Camp · heritage site, Cherokee
  4. 1 km Cedar Hill Cemetery · hill, Cherokee
  5. 1 km Dr. I. K. Frazier Home · heritage site, Cherokee
  6. 3 km Campsite Dam · dam, Cherokee
  7. 2 km Back to Rusk

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rusk by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage33118Cherokee County C.S.A. (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3092Campsite Dam (2 km)
    Churches833Corinth Church (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1314Bradford Mountain (10 km)
    Museums09Bullard History Museum (52 km)
    Parks16Caddo Mounds State Historic Site (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Texas State Railroad - Rusk Depot (5 km)
    Other attractions03Lake Tyler Marina Resort (58 km)
    Beaches & coast02Sandy Beach Park (60 km)
    Waterfalls02Marquis at The Cascades (76 km)
    Caves01XibaLab (64 km)

    Rusk: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rusk?

    Cherokee County C.S.A. (heritage site, about 1 km), Dr. I. K. Frazier Home (heritage site, about 1 km), Confederate Training Camp (heritage site, about 1 km), Cedar Hill Cemetery (hill, about 1 km), Campsite Dam (dam, about 2 km), Rusk City Lake Dam (dam, about 2 km).

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

    87 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rusk?

    Cherokee County C.S.A., about 1 km by road; Dr. I. K. Frazier Home (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rusk?

    Campsite Dam, about 2 km by road; Rusk City Lake Dam (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rusk?

    Corinth Church, about 18 km by road; Corinth Road Church of Christ (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rusk?

    Start in Rusk, visit Cherokee County C.S.A., then Confederate Training Camp, then Cedar Hill Cemetery, then Dr. I. K. Frazier Home, then Campsite Dam, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rusk?

    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.

    Towns near Rusk

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