The Buffelshoek Pass is situtated on the R337 between Pearston and Cradock.

Renowned artist Walter Battiss was born in Somerset East, and lived in the building that now houses the museum as a child.

Housed in one of the most historically significant buildings in the town the museum is a must see for any visitors to the town.

The Cookhouse railway station was built in the late 1800's as part of the expansion of the Cape Colony's railway system, and became an important junction.  Unfortunately the station is in desperate need for some TLC, but it is still functional.

The Slagtersnek Monument is located on the N10 south of Cookhouse.

The Somerset East Dutch Reformed Church is the fourth oldest congregation of the Dutch Reformed Church in the Eastern Cape.

The Somerset East War Memorial (also called the Delville Wood Memorial) is located on Njoli Street near the Western entrance to town. 

The history of Glen Avon is that of Robert Hart who was regarded as being the “Father of the 1820 Settlers”.

Middleton is located near Cookhouse and was first established in 1879 as a train station to act as a layover point between larger towns.

There's a monument on the Dutch Reformed Church grounds in memory of Commandant Paul Erasmus.