Apache district, Arizona, United States

Places to visit near Houck

Houck is a town in Apache district, Arizona, United States, home to about 1,024 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 churches and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Hawikuh Pueblo Ruins (55 km), Navajo Nation Museum (56 km) and Window Rock Dam (58 km).

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Houck, Arizona
Houck, Apache district, Arizona, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Houck at a glance

Location
Apache district, Arizona, United States
Population
about 1,024
Coordinates
35.2831° N, 109.2070° W
Places within 50 km
105
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Houck

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Houck: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Houck

88 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Houck. The closest is Box Canyon Springs (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Houck

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Houck. The closest is Michigan Lake (26 km); the best-known is Francisco Lake (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Houck

32 churches within 100 km of Houck. The closest is Good News Mission (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Houck

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Houck. The closest is Manuelito Area Historical Marker (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Houck

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Houck. The closest is Manuelito Area Historical Marker (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Houck

7 museums within 100 km of Houck. The closest is Museum of Zuni (50 km); the best-known is Navajo Nation Museum (56 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Houck

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 232 km on the road.

  1. Start in Houck
  2. 56 km Navajo Nation Museum · museum, McKinley
  3. 2 km Window Rock Dam · dam, McKinley
  4. 39 km Manuelito Area Historical Marker · heritage site, McKinley
  5. 65 km Hawikuh Pueblo Ruins · heritage site, Cibola
  6. 33 km Francisco Lake · lake, Apache
  7. 37 km Back to Houck

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Houck by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3588Box Canyon Springs (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1434Michigan Lake (26 km)
    Churches1732Good News Mission (5 km)
    Other attractions2531Keetsell Spring (10 km)
    Forts & heritage316Manuelito Area Historical Marker (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens611Manuelito Area Historical Marker (31 km)
    Museums27Museum of Zuni (50 km)
    Parks17Kiwanis Park (49 km)
    Waterfalls11Big Falls (39 km)
    Caves11Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano (47 km)

    Houck: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Houck?

    Manuelito Area Historical Marker (heritage site, about 28 km), Good News Mission (church, about 5 km), Saint Anselm Mission (church, about 5 km), Box Canyon Springs (viewpoint, about 6 km), Water Dog Springs (attraction, about 32 km), Querino Wash (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

    105 places on Spotwander: 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 churches, 25 other attractions, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Houck?

    Box Canyon Springs, about 6 km by road; Querino Wash (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Houck?

    Michigan Lake, about 26 km by road; Long Tree Lake (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Houck?

    Good News Mission, about 5 km by road; Saint Anselm Mission (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Houck?

    Start in Houck, visit Navajo Nation Museum, then Window Rock Dam, then Manuelito Area Historical Marker, then Hawikuh Pueblo Ruins, then Francisco Lake, and drive back — about 232 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Houck?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Houck

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