Moore district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Sunray

Sunray is a town in Moore district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,931 people. Within 50 km by road there are 28 places to visit — 7 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 parks. The must-see places are Lake Meredith (52 km), Lake Meredith (52 km) and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area (59 km).

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Sunray, Texas
Sunray, Moore district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sunray at a glance

Location
Moore district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,931
Coordinates
36.0167° N, 101.8246° W
Places within 50 km
28
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 Sunray

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sunray: 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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Forts & heritage near Sunray

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sunray. The closest is Route of Tascosa-Dodge City Trail (23 km); the best-known is City of Dumas (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Sunray

19 churches within 100 km of Sunray. The closest is Sunray First Assembly of God (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sunray

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sunray. The closest is Griffin Estate Lake Number 1 (11 km); the best-known is Lake Meredith (52 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Sunray

5 parks within 100 km of Sunray. The closest is Painter Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Sunray

5 museums within 100 km of Sunray. The closest is Window on the Plains Museum (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sunray

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sunray. The closest is John Ray (63 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Sunray

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 151 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sunray
  2. 28 km City of Dumas · heritage site, Moore
  3. 2 km Window on the Plains Museum · museum, Oklahoma
  4. 46 km Lake Meredith National Recreation Area · lake, Potter
  5. 16 km Lake Meredith · lake, Hutchinson
  6. 7 km Lake Meredith · lake, Texas
  7. 52 km Back to Sunray

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From travellers near Sunray

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How to reach Sunray

    All places near Sunray by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sunray by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage736Route of Tascosa-Dodge City Trail (23 km)
    Churches919Sunray First Assembly of God (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs517Griffin Estate Lake Number 1 (11 km)
    Parks55Painter Park (1 km)
    Museums15Window on the Plains Museum (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints04John Ray (63 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (63 km)
    Other attractions11KMRE-FM (Dumas);KDDD-AM (Dumas) (24 km)

    Sunray: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sunray?

    Sunray First Assembly of God (church, about 1 km), First United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Christ the King Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Revive Youth Ministries (church, about 1 km), Painter Park (park, about 1 km), Sunray Park (park, about 1 km).

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

    28 places on Spotwander: 7 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 parks, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sunray?

    Route of Tascosa-Dodge City Trail, about 23 km by road; Site of Historic Drift Fence (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sunray?

    Sunray First Assembly of God, about 1 km by road; First United Methodist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sunray?

    Griffin Estate Lake Number 1, about 11 km by road; E M Gossett Dam (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sunray?

    Start in Sunray, visit City of Dumas, then Window on the Plains Museum, then Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, then Lake Meredith, then Lake Meredith, and drive back — about 151 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sunray?

    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 Sunray

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