Places to visit near

Kountze

Kountze is a town in Hardin district, Texas, United States of about 2,083 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit: 13 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 churches. The must-see places are Big Thicket National Preserve, John H Kirby State Forest and Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum.

30.3716° N, 94.3124° WPop. 2,083

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Within 30 km11 places
Within 50 km72
Must-see22
Notable237
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Kountze

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:00 pm

170 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 Kountze
  2. Big Thicket National Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. John H Kirby State Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Caney Headviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Calvary Missionary Baptist Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Kountze
Today’s loopKountzeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kountze?

Big Thicket National Preserve (nature spot, about 19 km), Museum of Hardin County (museum, about 1 km), Kirby-Hill House (hill, about 1 km), First Baptist Church of Kountze (heritage site, about 1 km), Courthouses of Hardin County (heritage site, about 1 km), John H Kirby State Forest (nature spot, about 31 km).

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

72 places on Spotwander: 13 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches, 17 parks, 10 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Kountze?

First Baptist Church of Kountze, about 1 km by road; Courthouses of Hardin County (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Kountze?

George Lake Dam, about 36 km by road; Lake Charmaine Dam (43 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kountze?

Start in Kountze, visit Big Thicket National Preserve, then John H Kirby State Forest, then Caney Head, then Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, then Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum, and drive back — about 170 km by road in all.