Taksin Maharat National Park was originally named Krabak Yai National Park, after the name of Thailand's biggest tree. This 37,250-acre national park is located 2 kilometres off the Tak-Mae Sot Highway, some 26 kilometres from Tak city. The mountainous area has several scenic viewpoints, evergreen forests, waterfalls and streams. Accommodation, primarily in the form of bungalows and campsites, are available.

King Taksin the Great Shrine is located on Charot Withithong Road, and is the statue of Tak's most famous native son (1734-1782) and the site of an annual fair from December 28 until January 3. King Taksin was the Thai monarch who expelled the Burmese from Thailand after the 1767 destruction of Ayutthaya, the Thai capital.

Mani Banphot Swamp.   This scenic, extensive area in the heart of Tak city, is located near Wat Mani Banphot on Phahonyothin Highway. Inside the temple, a Chiang Saen Buddha image dating from the late 1200s is enshrined.

Khao Tham.   Located in Tambon Mai Ngam, this 71-metre rocky hillock, near Phahonyothin Highway, contains replicas of the Lord Buddha's Footprint on the summit. Tak residents pay homage throughout the year, most particularly during Songkran, which marks the traditional Thai New Year each April 13.

Lan Sang National Park is located on the Tak-Mae Sot Highway (Route 105), 17 kilometres from Tak city, and is accessed by a 3-kilometre road. The park contains the scenic Lan Sang and Pha Phung waterfalls. Accommodation is available.

Wat Phra Boromthat & Ancient Tak City.   This monastery, located 25 kilometres upstream in Amphoe Ban Tak, is in an area which used to be the former site of Tak city.

There are several ruins in the area, including a hilltop pagoda which was constructed, according to legend, by King Ramkhamhaeng of Sukhothai (reign: 1275-1317) to commemorate his victory in single combat on elephant back against King Khun Sam Chon, the ruler of Muang Shot (currently Amphoe Mae Sot).

Mae Ping Lake Cruises.   Popular cruises originate from the Bhumibol Dam to Chiang Mai's Doi Tao edging the dam reservoir, a total distance of 140 kilometres.

Bhumibol Dam. Thailand's largest dam is located some 60 kilometres north of Tak city in Amphoe Sam Ngao, and dams the Mae Ping River. The extensive reservoir forms a picturesque lake that extends northwards to Chiang Mai's Hot districts. Accommodation is available at the dam.

Mae Sot This riverside settlement on the Moei River, facing Myanmar on the opposite bank, and some 86 kilometres from Tak city, is well known for its shopping opportunities, especially for Burmese goods such as cloth lengths, gemstones and decorative items.

Doi Musur Hilltribe Development & Welfare is l ocated on the Tak-Mae Sot route, and is the area where Lahu, Lisu and Hmong hilltribes reside. Hilltribes products are for sale at Km. 29 on the Tak-Mae Sot Highway.

Tham Mae Usu is a cave boasting notably beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, and is located on the scenic Mae Sot - Mae Sariang Highway (Route 1085), at Km. 95-96. It is necessary to ford the Mae Us u stream in front of the cave to gain access. This may not be possible during the annual Rains Season (July through October).

Pha Charoen Waterfall   is a breathtaking multi-tiered waterfall located between Km. 36-37 along Highway No. 1090.