Vernon, TexasRed River Valley MuseumCopper Breaks State ParkLake FrederickEarly Wilbarger CountyDoan's Crossing on Red RiverChillicothe First Methodist Church
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Vernon

Vernon is a town in Wilbarger district, Texas, United States of about 10,573 people. Within 50 km by road there are 27 places to visit: 7 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Red River Valley Museum, Copper Breaks State Park and Lake Frederick.

34.1554° N, 99.2663° WPop. 10,573

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Within 30 km5 places
Within 50 km27
Must-see9
Notable151
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Red River Valley Museum, museum near Vernon
Must-see

Red River Valley Museum

Museum · 6 km · Tillman

Copper Breaks State Park, park near Vernon
Must-see

Copper Breaks State Park

Park · 55 km · Hardeman

Must-see

Lake Frederick

Lake · 68 km · Tillman

Places near Vernon by type

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One day from Vernon

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:08 pm

215 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 Vernon
  2. Waggoner Ranch Lake Number 2lake · 45 min
  3. Doan's Crossing on Red Riverheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Chillicothe First Methodist Churchheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Copper Breaks State Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Red River Valley Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Vernon
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vernon?

Red River Valley Museum (museum, about 6 km), Early Wilbarger County (heritage site, about 2 km), First Assembly of God (church, about 5 km), Doan's Crossing on Red River (heritage site, about 26 km), Doans' Adobe Building (heritage site, about 26 km), Chillicothe First Methodist Church (heritage site, about 32 km).

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

27 places on Spotwander: 7 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches, 2 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest fort to Vernon?

Early Wilbarger County, about 2 km by road; Doan's Crossing on Red River (26 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Vernon?

Waggoner Ranch Lake Number 2, about 36 km by road; Lake Electra (37 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vernon?

Start in Vernon, visit Waggoner Ranch Lake Number 2, then Doan's Crossing on Red River, then Chillicothe First Methodist Church, then Copper Breaks State Park, then Red River Valley Museum, and drive back — about 215 km by road in all.