Harris district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Barrett

Barrett is a town in Harris district, Texas, United States, home to about 3,199 people. Within 50 km by road there are 230 places to visit — 71 parks, 55 churches, 29 forts & heritage and 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Buckhorn Lake (9 km), Dwight D. Eisenhower Park (10 km) and Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center (14 km).

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Barrett, Texas
Barrett, Harris district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Barrett at a glance

Location
Harris district, Texas, United States
Population
about 3,199
Coordinates
29.8800° N, 95.0630° W
Places within 50 km
230 (96 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 parks and churches

Top places to visit near Barrett

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Barrett: 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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Parks near Barrett

80 parks within 100 km of Barrett. The closest is Cedar Grove Park (3 km); the best-known is San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Barrett

61 churches within 100 km of Barrett. The closest is First Baptist Church of Crosby (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Barrett

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barrett. The closest is Evergreen Cemetery (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Barrett

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Barrett. The closest is Sludge Pond Levee Number 1 Dam (4 km); the best-known is Buckhorn Lake (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Barrett

17 museums within 100 km of Barrett. The closest is San Jacinto Monument (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Barrett

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Barrett. The closest is Dwight D. Eisenhower Park (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Barrett

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barrett
  2. 10 km Dwight D. Eisenhower Park · nature spot, Harris
  3. 4 km Buckhorn Lake · lake, Harris
  4. 5 km Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center · lake, Harris
  5. 20 km San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site · park, Harris
  6. 5 km Baytown Nature Center · nature spot, Harris
  7. 18 km Back to Barrett

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    Within 15 km of Barrett

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    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barrett by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks7180Cedar Grove Park (3 km)
    Churches5561First Baptist Church of Crosby (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2935Evergreen Cemetery (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2026Sludge Pond Levee Number 1 Dam (4 km)
    Other attractions2325Tolerance (43 km)
    Museums1517San Jacinto Monument (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens811Dwight D. Eisenhower Park (10 km)
    Temples15Temple Beth Israel (42 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Diamond Island (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Barbers Hill (20 km)
    Caves11Cliff's Man Cave (12 km)
    Waterfalls11The Falls at Clear Lake (46 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Baitus Samee Mosque (47 km)
    Buddhist sites01Texas Buddhist Association (70 km)
    Treks01Lone Star Hiking Trail (100 km)

    Barrett: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barrett?

    Buckhorn Lake (lake, about 9 km), Dwight D. Eisenhower Park (nature spot, about 10 km), Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center (lake, about 14 km), Baytown Nature Center (nature spot, about 18 km), San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (park, about 18 km), San Jacinto Monument (monument, about 18 km).

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

    230 places on Spotwander: 71 parks, 55 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest park to Barrett?

    Cedar Grove Park, about 3 km by road; Kaminski Park (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Barrett?

    First Baptist Church of Crosby, about 4 km by road; Harvest Baptist Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Barrett?

    Evergreen Cemetery, about 3 km by road; Newport: South Diamond Head Park Entrance Monument (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barrett?

    Start in Barrett, visit Dwight D. Eisenhower Park, then Buckhorn Lake, then Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center, then San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, then Baytown Nature Center, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barrett?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Barrett

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