Denton district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Krum

Krum is a town in Denton district, Texas, United States, home to about 4,990 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 85 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 24 parks. The must-see places are Little Chapel-in-the-Woods (13 km), Pioneer Woman Monument (14 km) and Historic Denton County Courthouse (14 km).

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Krum, Texas
Krum, Denton district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Krum at a glance

Location
Denton district, Texas, United States
Population
about 4,990
Coordinates
33.2615° N, 97.2381° W
Places within 50 km
189 (19 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 Krum

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Forts & heritage near Krum

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Krum. The closest is City of Krum (1 km); the best-known is Pioneer Woman Monument (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Krum

46 churches within 100 km of Krum. The closest is Blue Mond United Methodist Church (8 km); the best-known is Little Chapel-in-the-Woods (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Krum

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Krum. The closest is Soil Conservation Service Site 17A Dam (11 km); the best-known is Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Sanger Unit (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Krum

36 parks within 100 km of Krum. The closest is Rayzor Ranch Park (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Krum

20 museums within 100 km of Krum. The closest is Texas Fashion Collection (13 km); the best-known is Historic Denton County Courthouse (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Krum

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Krum. The closest is Hickory Creek Park (31 km); the best-known is Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (48 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Krum

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Krum
  2. 1 km City of Krum · heritage site, Denton
  3. 13 km Historic Denton County Courthouse · museum, Denton
  4. 1 km Pioneer Woman Monument · monument, Denton
  5. 1 km Little Chapel-in-the-Woods · church, Denton
  6. 21 km Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Sanger Unit · lake, Denton
  7. 22 km Back to Krum

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Krum by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage8590City of Krum (1 km)
    Churches3246Blue Mond United Methodist Church (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2744Soil Conservation Service Site 17A Dam (11 km)
    Parks2436Rayzor Ranch Park (10 km)
    Museums720Texas Fashion Collection (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens211Hickory Creek Park (31 km)
    Temples09Karya Siddhi Hanuman (58 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints78Blue Mound (5 km)
    Other attractions04New Texas Giant (73 km)
    Waterfalls23Canyon Falls Park (26 km)
    Beaches & coast33Post Oak Beach (30 km)
    Treks02Katy Trail (81 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01East Plano Islamic Center (77 km)

    Krum: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Krum?

    Little Chapel-in-the-Woods (church, about 13 km), Pioneer Woman Monument (monument, about 14 km), Historic Denton County Courthouse (museum, about 14 km), City of Krum (heritage site, about 1 km), Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Sanger Unit (lake, about 22 km), Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Greenbelt Corridor (lake, about 23 km).

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

    189 places on Spotwander: 85 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 parks, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Krum?

    City of Krum, about 1 km by road; County Line Road Bridge at Denton Creek (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Krum?

    Blue Mond United Methodist Church, about 8 km by road; Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Krum?

    Soil Conservation Service Site 17A Dam, about 11 km by road; Soil Conservation Service Site 42 Dam (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Krum?

    Start in Krum, visit City of Krum, then Historic Denton County Courthouse, then Pioneer Woman Monument, then Little Chapel-in-the-Woods, then Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Sanger Unit, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Krum?

    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 Krum

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