Karnes district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Runge

Runge is a town in Karnes district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,062 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit — 22 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 2 museums and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Mission Nuestra Senora del Rosario (47 km), Birthplace of General Zaragoza (52 km) and Wilson County Jailhouse Museum (64 km).

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Runge, Texas
Runge, Karnes district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Runge at a glance

Location
Karnes district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,062
Coordinates
28.8833° N, 97.7130° W
Places within 50 km
33 (1 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 museums

Top places to visit near Runge

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Forts & heritage near Runge

187 forts & heritage within 100 km of Runge. The closest is Runge Bandstand (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Runge

20 churches within 100 km of Runge. The closest is Kenedy Church of Christ (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Runge

16 museums within 100 km of Runge. The closest is Nordheim Historical Museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Runge

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Runge. The closest is Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Dam (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Runge

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Runge. The closest is Bald Mound (41 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Runge

2 waterfalls within 100 km of Runge. The closest is Falls City Veterans Memorial (39 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Runge

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Runge
  2. 1 km Runge Bandstand · heritage site, Karnes
  3. 19 km First Baptist Church of Kenedy · heritage site, Karnes
  4. 2 km Butler Family Cemetery · heritage site, Karnes
  5. 30 km Cabeza · heritage site, DeWitt
  6. 17 km Nordheim Historical Museum · museum, DeWitt
  7. 19 km Back to Runge

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How to reach Runge

    All places near Runge by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Runge by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage22187Runge Bandstand (1 km)
    Churches320Kenedy Church of Christ (20 km)
    Museums216Nordheim Historical Museum (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs414Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Dam (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Bald Mound (41 km)
    Waterfalls12Falls City Veterans Memorial (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (90 km)
    Parks01Walnut Springs Park (100 km)
    Caves01Wonder Cave (91 km)

    Runge: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Runge?

    Runge Bandstand (heritage site, about 1 km), Cabeza (heritage site, about 14 km), Butler Family Cemetery (heritage site, about 18 km), Nordheim Historical Museum (museum, about 19 km), First Baptist Church of Kenedy (heritage site, about 19 km), Kenedy Church of Christ (church, about 20 km).

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

    33 places on Spotwander: 22 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 2 museums, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest fort to Runge?

    Runge Bandstand, about 1 km by road; Cabeza (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Runge?

    Kenedy Church of Christ, about 20 km by road; First Presbyterian Church (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Runge?

    Nordheim Historical Museum, about 19 km by road; Yorktown Historical Museum (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Runge?

    Start in Runge, visit Runge Bandstand, then First Baptist Church of Kenedy, then Butler Family Cemetery, then Cabeza, then Nordheim Historical Museum, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Runge?

    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 museums.

    Towns near Runge

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