Kaufman district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Terrell

Terrell is a town in Kaufman district, Texas, United States, home to about 16,981 people. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit — 78 forts & heritage, 50 churches, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 16 parks. The must-see places are Kaufman Lake (21 km), Lake Tawakoni State Park (36 km) and Lake Ray Hubbard (38 km).

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Terrell, Texas
Terrell, Kaufman district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Terrell at a glance

Location
Kaufman district, Texas, United States
Population
about 16,981
Coordinates
32.7360° N, 96.2753° W
Places within 50 km
183 (4 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 Terrell

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Forts & heritage near Terrell

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Terrell. The closest is Carnegie Public Library (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Terrell

64 churches within 100 km of Terrell. The closest is Holy Temple Church of God in Christ (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Terrell

46 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Terrell. The closest is Cedar Creek Watershed SCS Site 50C Dam (4 km); the best-known is Kaufman Lake (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Terrell

30 parks within 100 km of Terrell. The closest is Agnew Park (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Terrell

14 museums within 100 km of Terrell. The closest is Terrell Heritage Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Terrell

9 temples within 100 km of Terrell. The closest is North Texas Hindu Mandir (53 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Terrell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Terrell
  2. 21 km Kaufman Lake · lake, Kaufman
  3. 21 km Terrell Heritage Museum · museum, Kaufman
  4. 1 km Carnegie Public Library · heritage site, Kaufman
  5. 1 km First Baptist Church of Terrell · heritage site, Kaufman
  6. 1 km First Christian Church of Terrell · heritage site, Kaufman
  7. 1 km Back to Terrell

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How to reach Terrell

    All places near Terrell by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Terrell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7881Carnegie Public Library (1 km)
    Churches5064Holy Temple Church of God in Christ (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3046Cedar Creek Watershed SCS Site 50C Dam (4 km)
    Parks1630Agnew Park (37 km)
    Museums514Terrell Heritage Museum (1 km)
    Temples09North Texas Hindu Mandir (53 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens08Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden (53 km)
    Other attractions15Dhamma Sirī Southwest Vipassana Meditation Center (34 km)
    Beaches & coast22Screech Owl Reach (35 km)
    Treks02Dallas Pedestrian Network (62 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Breezy Hill (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01East Plano Islamic Center (58 km)

    Terrell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Terrell?

    Carnegie Public Library (heritage site, about 1 km), Terrell Heritage Museum (museum, about 1 km), Kaufman Lake (lake, about 21 km), First Christian Church of Terrell (heritage site, about 1 km), First Baptist Church of Terrell (heritage site, about 1 km), Church of the Good Shepherd (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    183 places on Spotwander: 78 forts & heritage, 50 churches, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 parks, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Terrell?

    Carnegie Public Library, about 1 km by road; First Christian Church of Terrell (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Terrell?

    Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, about 1 km by road; Black Jack Church (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Terrell?

    Cedar Creek Watershed SCS Site 50C Dam, about 4 km by road; Porter Lake Dam (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Terrell?

    Start in Terrell, visit Kaufman Lake, then Terrell Heritage Museum, then Carnegie Public Library, then First Baptist Church of Terrell, then First Christian Church of Terrell, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Terrell?

    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 Terrell

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