Yuma district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Wray

Wray is a town in Yuma district, Colorado, United States, home to about 2,378 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 16 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 parks. The must-see place is Enders Reservoir State Wildlife Management Area (85 km).

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Wray, Colorado
Wray, Yuma district, Colorado, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wray at a glance

Location
Yuma district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 2,378
Coordinates
40.0758° N, 102.2232° W
Places within 50 km
63
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; 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 Wray

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wray: 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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Churches near Wray

81 churches within 100 km of Wray. The closest is Wray United Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wray

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wray. The closest is Devils Canyon (25 km); the best-known is Pawnee Hill (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wray

43 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wray. The closest is Wray Watershed District Reservoir Number 3 (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Wray

27 parks within 100 km of Wray. The closest is City Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Wray

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wray. The closest is Ks Co Nb Tripoint Marker (21 km); the best-known is Beecher Island Battlefield Monument (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wray

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wray. The closest is Beecher Island Battlefield Monument (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Wray

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wray
  2. 28 km Pawnee Hill · hill, Yuma
  3. 1 km Beecher Island Battlefield Monument · monument, Yuma
  4. 1 km Beecher Island · island, Yuma
  5. 21 km German Plains School · heritage site, Cheyenne
  6. 10 km Pleasant Hill School (ruins) · hill, Cheyenne
  7. 31 km Back to Wray

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From travellers near Wray

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How to reach Wray

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wray by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1681Wray United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2253Devils Canyon (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs743Wray Watershed District Reservoir Number 3 (1 km)
    Parks527City Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage611Ks Co Nb Tripoint Marker (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Beecher Island Battlefield Monument (29 km)
    Museums17Wray Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions36KATR-FM (Wray) (4 km)
    Caves03Arterburn Dam (66 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Beecher Island (29 km)

    Wray: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wray?

    Wray United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Wray Watershed District Reservoir Number 3 (reservoir, about 1 km), City Park (park, about 1 km), Assembly of God Church (church, about 1 km), First Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Calvary Lutheran Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 16 churches, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 parks, 6 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Wray?

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

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wray?

    Devils Canyon, about 25 km by road; Pawnee Hill (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Wray?

    Wray Watershed District Reservoir Number 3, about 1 km by road; Olive Lake (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wray?

    Start in Wray, visit Pawnee Hill, then Beecher Island Battlefield Monument, then Beecher Island, then German Plains School, then Pleasant Hill School (ruins), and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wray?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Wray

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