Hutchinson district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Fritch

Fritch is a town in Hutchinson district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,066 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 0 parks and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lake Meredith (7 km), Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (11 km) and Lake Meredith (12 km).

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Fritch, Texas
Fritch, Hutchinson district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fritch at a glance

Location
Hutchinson district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,066
Coordinates
35.6398° N, 101.6032° W
Places within 50 km
45 (5 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 Fritch

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Forts & heritage near Fritch

161 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fritch. The closest is Antelope Creek Ruins (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Fritch

27 churches within 100 km of Fritch. The closest is Bunavista Baptist Church (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Fritch

23 parks within 100 km of Fritch. The closest is Wonderland Amusement Park (61 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fritch

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fritch. The closest is Lake Meredith (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fritch

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fritch. The closest is Antelope Peak (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Fritch

15 museums within 100 km of Fritch. The closest is Lake Meredith Aquatic and Wildlife Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Fritch

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fritch
  2. 1 km Lake Meredith Aquatic and Wildlife Museum · museum, Hutchinson
  3. 11 km Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument · monument, Potter
  4. 4 km Lake Meredith National Recreation Area · lake, Potter
  5. 16 km Lake Meredith · lake, Hutchinson
  6. 7 km Lake Meredith · lake, Texas
  7. 12 km Back to Fritch

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fritch by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage27161Antelope Creek Ruins (8 km)
    Churches527Bunavista Baptist Church (17 km)
    Parks023Wonderland Amusement Park (61 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs517Lake Meredith (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints416Antelope Peak (8 km)
    Museums315Lake Meredith Aquatic and Wildlife Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (11 km)
    Other attractions04KDJW-AM (Amarillo) (64 km)
    Temples01Hornet (61 km)
    Waterfalls01River Falls (85 km)
    Caves01The Big Cave (98 km)

    Fritch: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fritch?

    Lake Meredith (lake, about 7 km), Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (monument, about 11 km), Lake Meredith (lake, about 12 km), Lake Meredith National Recreation Area (lake, about 12 km), Lake Meredith Aquatic and Wildlife Museum (museum, about 1 km), Antelope Peak (peak, about 8 km).

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

    45 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fritch?

    Antelope Creek Ruins, about 8 km by road; Exploration Route of Lt. James W. Abert (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Fritch?

    Bunavista Baptist Church, about 17 km by road; St Peter's Episcopal Church (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Fritch?

    Wonderland Amusement Park, about 61 km by road; Thompson Park (61 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fritch?

    Start in Fritch, visit Lake Meredith Aquatic and Wildlife Museum, then Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, then Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, then Lake Meredith, then Lake Meredith, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fritch?

    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 Fritch

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