Wichita district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Electra

Electra is a town in Wichita district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,711 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit — 22 forts & heritage, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 churches. The must-see places are Lake Iowa Park (25 km), Red River Valley Museum (49 km) and Lake Wichita (50 km).

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Electra, Texas
Electra, Wichita district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Electra at a glance

Location
Wichita district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,711
Coordinates
34.0293° N, 98.9190° W
Places within 50 km
43 (3 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 Electra

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Electra: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Electra

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Electra. The closest is Electra State Bank (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Electra

47 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Electra. The closest is Lake Electra (13 km); the best-known is Lake Iowa Park (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Electra

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Electra. The closest is Bare Butte (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Electra

18 churches within 100 km of Electra. The closest is First Assembly of God (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Electra

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Electra. The closest is KWFS-FM (Wichita Falls) (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Electra

8 museums within 100 km of Electra. The closest is Red River Valley Museum (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Electra

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Electra
  2. 1 km Electra State Bank · heritage site, Wichita
  3. 10 km KWFS-FM (Wichita Falls) · waterfall, Wichita
  4. 25 km Lake Iowa Park · lake, Tillman
  5. 25 km Beaver Creek Bridge · heritage site, Wichita
  6. 17 km Lake Electra · lake, Tillman
  7. 13 km Back to Electra

Plan a longer trip from Electra — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Electra

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    Places near Electra by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage53Electra State Bank (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs47Lake Electra (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints42Bare Butte (38 km)
    Churches18First Assembly of God (47 km)
    Waterfalls16KWFS-FM (Wichita Falls) (10 km)
    Museums8Red River Valley Museum (49 km)
    Parks4Bellevue Park (51 km)
    Other attractions2M116 (52 km)
    Caves2Bat Cave Mountain (97 km)
    Temples1Abernathy Boys Statue (52 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1Charons Garden Wilderness Area (99 km)

    Electra: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Electra?

    Electra State Bank (heritage site, about 1 km), Lake Iowa Park (lake, about 25 km), KWFS-FM (Wichita Falls) (waterfall, about 10 km), Lake Electra (lake, about 13 km), Beaver Creek Bridge (heritage site, about 17 km), Waggoner Ranch Lake Number 2 (lake, about 19 km).

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

    43 places on Spotwander: 22 forts & heritage, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 viewpoint, 1 church, 9 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest fort to Electra?

    Electra State Bank, about 1 km by road; Beaver Creek Bridge (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Electra?

    Lake Electra, about 13 km by road; Waggoner Ranch Lake Number 2 (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Electra?

    Bare Butte, about 38 km by road; Martin Hill (62 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Electra?

    Start in Electra, visit Electra State Bank, then KWFS-FM (Wichita Falls), then Lake Iowa Park, then Beaver Creek Bridge, then Lake Electra, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Electra?

    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 Electra

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