Places to visit near

Karnes City

Karnes City is a town in Karnes district, Texas, United States of about 3,371 people. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit: 20 forts & heritage, 5 churches and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Wilson County Jailhouse Museum, Mission Nuestra Senora del Rosario and Birthplace of General Zaragoza.

28.8850° N, 97.9008° WPop. 3,371

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Within 30 km16 places
Within 50 km35
Must-see24
Notable228
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Karnes City

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:51 pm

64 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 Karnes City
  2. Czerner-Kowalik Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Soil Conservation Service Site 9 Damdam · 45 min
  4. Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Damdam · 45 min
  5. Soil Conservation Service Site 7 Damdam · 45 min
  6. Butler Family Cemeteryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Karnes City
Today’s loopKarnes CityStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Karnes City?

First Baptist Church of Karnes City (heritage site, about 1 km), First Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Saint Pauls Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km), Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Dam (dam, about 9 km), Butler Family Cemetery (heritage site, about 10 km), Czerner-Kowalik House (heritage site, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Karnes City?

35 places on Spotwander: 20 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums, 1 viewpoint.

Which is the nearest fort to Karnes City?

First Baptist Church of Karnes City, about 1 km by road; Butler Family Cemetery (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Karnes City?

First Presbyterian Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Pauls Lutheran Church (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Karnes City?

Start in Karnes City, visit Czerner-Kowalik House, then Soil Conservation Service Site 9 Dam, then Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Dam, then Soil Conservation Service Site 7 Dam, then Butler Family Cemetery, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.