Winkler district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Wink

Wink is a town in Winkler district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,060 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit — 25 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 23 parks and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Monahans Sandhills State Park (42 km), Imperial Dam (78 km) and Odessa Meteor Crater (80 km).

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Wink, Texas
Wink, Winkler district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wink at a glance

Location
Winkler district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,060
Coordinates
31.7512° N, 103.1599° W
Places within 50 km
117 (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 parks

Top places to visit near Wink

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wink: 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 Wink

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wink. The closest is Wink (1 km); the best-known is Colonel C. M. Winkler (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Wink

57 churches within 100 km of Wink. The closest is First Baptist Church Of Wink Texas (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Wink

41 parks within 100 km of Wink. The closest is Winkler County Splash Pad (1 km); the best-known is Monahans Sandhills State Park (42 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wink

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wink. The closest is Monument Pond (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wink

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wink. The closest is Monument Draw (35 km); the best-known is Blue Mountain (41 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Wink

9 museums within 100 km of Wink. The closest is Roy Orbison Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Wink

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 104 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wink
  2. 42 km Monahans Sandhills State Park · park, Ward
  3. 42 km Historic Medallion Home · heritage site, Winkler
  4. 2 km Blue Star Memorial · monument, Winkler
  5. 1 km Colonel C. M. Winkler · heritage site, Winkler
  6. 16 km Roy Orbison Museum · museum, Winkler
  7. 1 km Back to Wink

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    Within 15 km of Wink

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wink by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2562Wink (1 km)
    Churches2957First Baptist Church Of Wink Texas (1 km)
    Parks2341Winkler County Splash Pad (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1431Monument Pond (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1226Monument Draw (35 km)
    Museums49Roy Orbison Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens68Winkler County Park (1 km)
    Other attractions38KERB-AM (Kermit) (12 km)
    Temples11Faith Temple Monahans (39 km)

    Wink: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wink?

    Roy Orbison Museum (museum, about 1 km), Colonel C. M. Winkler (heritage site, about 17 km), Blue Star Memorial (monument, about 17 km), Historic Medallion Home (heritage site, about 17 km), Monahans Sandhills State Park (park, about 42 km), Winkler County Splash Pad (park, about 1 km).

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

    117 places on Spotwander: 25 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 23 parks, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wink?

    Wink, about 1 km by road; Roy Orbison (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Wink?

    First Baptist Church Of Wink Texas, about 1 km by road; Church of Christ (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Wink?

    Winkler County Splash Pad, about 1 km by road; Vest Park (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wink?

    Start in Wink, visit Monahans Sandhills State Park, then Historic Medallion Home, then Blue Star Memorial, then Colonel C. M. Winkler, then Roy Orbison Museum, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wink?

    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 Wink

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