Places to visit near

Van Horn

Van Horn is a town in Culberson district, Texas, United States of about 1,928 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit: 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 8 forts & heritage. The must-see places are 10,000 Year Clock, Prada Marfa and Sierra Blanca.

31.0403° N, 104.8307° WPop. 1,928

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Within 30 km40 places
Within 50 km118
Must-see5
Notable50
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Van Horn

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:18 pm

92 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 Van Horn
  2. Beach Mountainsbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Carrizo Mountainsviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Carrizo Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  5. Eagle Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  6. Culberson Countyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Van Horn
Today’s loopVan HornStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Van Horn?

Colonel David B. Culberson (heritage site, about 1 km), Ruins Across From Culberson County Courthouse (heritage site, about 1 km), Culberson County (heritage site, about 8 km), Carrizo Mountains (viewpoint, about 11 km), Beach Mountains (beach, about 14 km), Carrizo Peak (peak, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Van Horn?

118 places on Spotwander: 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage, 2 other attractions, 4 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Van Horn?

Guadalupe Mountains, about 1 km by road; Paradise Mountain (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Van Horn?

Harold Martin Lake Dam, about 5 km by road; Farmer Lake (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Van Horn?

Start in Van Horn, visit Beach Mountains, then Carrizo Mountains, then Carrizo Peak, then Eagle Peak, then Culberson County, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

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