Places to visit near

Tenaha

Tenaha is a town in Shelby district, Texas, United States of about 1,152 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit: 30 forts & heritage, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 churches. The must-see places are Chimp Haven, Martin Creek Lake Dam and SFA Mast Arboretum.

31.9438° N, 94.2441° WPop. 1,152

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km67
Must-see18
Notable271
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Tenaha

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:12 pm

68 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 Tenaha
  2. Bobo Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Buena Vista Cemeteryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. First Baptist Church of Timpsonheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Mount Bethel Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Social Point Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Tenaha
Today’s loopTenahaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tenaha?

Bobo Church (church, about 8 km), Social Point Church (church, about 10 km), Buena Vista Cemetery (heritage site, about 13 km), First Baptist Church of Timpson (heritage site, about 19 km), Mount Bethel Church (church, about 20 km), Calhoun Lake Dam (dam, about 21 km).

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

67 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches, 2 museums, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Tenaha?

Buena Vista Cemetery, about 13 km by road; First Baptist Church of Timpson (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Tenaha?

Calhoun Lake Dam, about 21 km by road; Bone Hill Lake Dam (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tenaha?

Start in Tenaha, visit Bobo Church, then Buena Vista Cemetery, then First Baptist Church of Timpson, then Mount Bethel Church, then Social Point Church, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.