Places to visit near

Gunter

Gunter is a town in Wood district, Texas, United States of about 1,666 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit: 56 forts & heritage, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 churches. The must-see places are Lake Fork Reservoir, Lake Holbrook Recreational Area and Plunk Lake.

32.8687° N, 95.6297° WPop. 1,666

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Within 30 km25 places
Within 50 km115
Must-see35
Notable241
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Gunter

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:44 pm

119 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Gunter
  2. Pleasant Ridge Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Lake Holbrook Recreational Arealake · 45 min
  4. Plunk Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Mineola Downtown Historic Districtnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Lake Winnsborolake · 45 min
  7. Back in Gunter
Today’s loopGunterStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gunter?

Lake Fork Reservoir (reservoir, about 3 km), Lake Holbrook Recreational Area (lake, about 27 km), Plunk Lake (lake, about 31 km), Pleasant Ridge Church (church, about 12 km), Mineola Downtown Historic District (nature spot, about 33 km), Lake Winnsboro (lake, about 33 km).

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

115 places on Spotwander: 56 forts & heritage, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 churches, 8 museums, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest fort to Gunter?

Emory United Methodist Church, about 16 km by road; Emory Rains (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Gunter?

Lake Fork Reservoir, about 3 km by road; Greenes Lake Dam (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gunter?

Start in Gunter, visit Pleasant Ridge Church, then Lake Holbrook Recreational Area, then Plunk Lake, then Mineola Downtown Historic District, then Lake Winnsboro, and drive back — about 119 km by road in all.