Places to visit near

Salado

Salado is a town in Bell district, Texas, United States of about 2,140 people. Within 50 km by road there are 191 places to visit: 127 forts & heritage, 25 churches and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Salado United Methodist Church, Stillhouse Hollow Lake and Bell County Expo Center.

30.9471° N, 97.5386° WPop. 2,140

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Within 30 km126 places
Within 50 km191
Must-see83
Notable175
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Salado

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:59 pm

49 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 Salado
  2. Bell Countyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Bell County Expo Centerpark · 45 min
  4. Mount Zion United Methodist Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Chalk Ridge Falls Parkwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Stillhouse Hollow Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Salado
Today’s loopSaladoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Salado?

Salado United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Stillhouse Hollow Lake (lake, about 12 km), Bell County Expo Center (park, about 13 km), Mount Zion United Methodist Church (church, about 18 km), Old Saint Lukes Episcopal Church (church, about 18 km), Armstrong-Adams House (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

191 places on Spotwander: 127 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 museums, 6 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Salado?

Armstrong-Adams House, about 1 km by road; Dodd's Creek Bridge (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Salado?

Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; Presbyterian Church of Salado (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Salado?

Start in Salado, visit Bell County, then Bell County Expo Center, then Mount Zion United Methodist Church, then Chalk Ridge Falls Park, then Stillhouse Hollow Lake, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.