Texas, United States

Places to visit near Buna

Buna is a town in Texas, United States, home to about 2,142 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit — 11 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 museums. The must-see places are Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum (50 km), Edison Museum (51 km) and Art Museum of Southeast Texas (51 km).

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Buna, Texas
Buna, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Buna at a glance

Location
Texas, United States
Population
about 2,142
Coordinates
30.4330° N, 93.9624° W
Places within 50 km
40 (1 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 museums

Top places to visit near Buna

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Forts & heritage near Buna

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Buna. The closest is Call Church of God in Christ (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Buna

68 churches within 100 km of Buna. The closest is Calvary Missionary Baptist Church (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Buna

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Buna. The closest is Cougar Country Lake (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Buna

28 museums within 100 km of Buna. The closest is Ice House Museum & Cultural Center (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Buna

23 parks within 100 km of Buna. The closest is Pine Street Park (48 km); the best-known is Tyrrell Park (62 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Buna

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Buna. The closest is Bear Mans Bluff (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Buna

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 98 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buna
  2. 9 km Cougar Country Lake · lake, Calcasieu Parish
  3. 25 km Caney Head · viewpoint, Hardin
  4. 11 km Bear Mans Bluff · viewpoint, Hardin
  5. 15 km Ice House Museum & Cultural Center · museum, Hardin
  6. 11 km Brushy Bluff · viewpoint, Hardin
  7. 27 km Back to Buna

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How to reach Buna

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Buna by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1174Call Church of God in Christ (28 km)
    Churches968Calvary Missionary Baptist Church (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs237Cougar Country Lake (9 km)
    Museums528Ice House Museum & Cultural Center (28 km)
    Parks623Pine Street Park (48 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints615Bear Mans Bluff (18 km)
    Beaches & coast014Beaumont Reserve Fleet (58 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens08Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center (51 km)
    Other attractions02Texas Star (52 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Morgan Eddy (42 km)
    Temples01Temple Emanuel (51 km)
    Buddhist sites01Chua Bū Mon (76 km)
    Waterfalls01Boise Cascade Mill Dam (94 km)

    Buna: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Buna?

    Cougar Country Lake (lake, about 9 km), Bear Mans Bluff (viewpoint, about 18 km), Caney Head (viewpoint, about 26 km), Brushy Bluff (viewpoint, about 27 km), Ice House Museum & Cultural Center (museum, about 28 km), Call Church of God in Christ (heritage site, about 28 km).

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

    40 places on Spotwander: 11 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Buna?

    Call Church of God in Christ, about 28 km by road; Deweyville (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Buna?

    Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, about 29 km by road; Church of God in Christ (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Buna?

    Cougar Country Lake, about 9 km by road; George Lake Dam (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Buna?

    Start in Buna, visit Cougar Country Lake, then Caney Head, then Bear Mans Bluff, then Ice House Museum & Cultural Center, then Brushy Bluff, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Buna?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Buna

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