Henderson district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Tool

Tool is a town in Henderson district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,268 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 52 forts & heritage, 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 churches and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Cedar Creek Reservoir (8 km), Purtis Creek State Park (24 km) and East Texas Arboretum (35 km).

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Tool, Texas
Tool, Henderson district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tool at a glance

Location
Henderson district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,268
Coordinates
32.2679° N, 96.1702° W
Places within 50 km
126 (7 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 Tool

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Forts & heritage near Tool

97 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tool. The closest is Durham Avant (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tool

82 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tool. The closest is Cedar Creek Reservoir (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Tool

31 churches within 100 km of Tool. The closest is Bazette-Prairie Point Church (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tool

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tool. The closest is Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area - Bird Island Unit (7 km); the best-known is Purtis Creek State Park (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Tool

5 parks within 100 km of Tool. The closest is East Texas Arboretum (35 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Tool

5 museums within 100 km of Tool. The closest is Mabank Depot and Model Train Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tool

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tool
  2. 8 km Cedar Creek Reservoir · reservoir, Henderson
  3. 16 km Purtis Creek State Park · nature spot, Van Zandt
  4. 14 km The Babe Cave by Kenzie Crew · cave, Henderson
  5. 9 km Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area - Bird Island Unit · island, Henderson
  6. 7 km Durham Avant · heritage site, Henderson
  7. 1 km Back to Tool

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How to reach Tool

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tool by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5297Durham Avant (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4282Cedar Creek Reservoir (8 km)
    Churches2031Bazette-Prairie Point Church (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area - Bird Island Unit (7 km)
    Parks15East Texas Arboretum (35 km)
    Museums25Mabank Depot and Model Train Museum (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Big Rock Top (31 km)
    Caves11The Babe Cave by Kenzie Crew (12 km)
    Other attractions11Dhamma Sirī Southwest Vipassana Meditation Center (34 km)
    Temples11Temple Beth-El (43 km)

    Tool: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tool?

    Cedar Creek Reservoir (reservoir, about 8 km), Durham Avant (heritage site, about 1 km), Purtis Creek State Park (nature spot, about 24 km), Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area - Bird Island Unit (island, about 7 km), The Babe Cave by Kenzie Crew (cave, about 12 km), East Texas Arboretum (park, about 35 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 52 forts & heritage, 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tool?

    Durham Avant, about 1 km by road; Mabank Veteran's Memorial (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tool?

    Cedar Creek Reservoir, about 8 km by road; Grays Creek Watershed SCS Site 7C Dam (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tool?

    Bazette-Prairie Point Church, about 15 km by road; First Presbyterian Church of Mabank (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tool?

    Start in Tool, visit Cedar Creek Reservoir, then Purtis Creek State Park, then The Babe Cave by Kenzie Crew, then Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area - Bird Island Unit, then Durham Avant, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tool?

    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 Tool

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