Burnet district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Bertram

Bertram is a town in Burnet district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,390 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 43 forts & heritage, 46 caves, 30 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 churches. The must-see places are Fort Croghan Historical Site (22 km), Bachelor Peak (35 km) and Max Starcke Dam (35 km).

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Bertram, Texas
Bertram, Burnet district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bertram at a glance

Location
Burnet district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,390
Coordinates
30.7438° N, 98.0556° W
Places within 50 km
186 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Bertram

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Forts & heritage near Bertram

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bertram. The closest is Bertram Depot (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Bertram

48 caves within 100 km of Bertram. The closest is Longhorn Cavern (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bertram

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bertram. The closest is Panther Park (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Bertram

31 churches within 100 km of Bertram. The closest is Liberty Hill Church of Christ (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bertram

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bertram. The closest is Soil Conservation Service Site 1 Dam (30 km); the best-known is Max Starcke Dam (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Bertram

17 parks within 100 km of Bertram. The closest is Longhorn Cavern State Park (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Bertram

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bertram
  2. 1 km Bertram Depot · heritage site, Burnet
  3. 8 km Early Oatmeal School · heritage site, Burnet
  4. 5 km Mount Zion Cemetery · heritage site, Burnet
  5. 16 km Fort Croghan Historical Site · fort, Burnet
  6. 21 km Panther Park · viewpoint, Burnet
  7. 1 km Back to Bertram

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How to reach Bertram

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bertram by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4351Bertram Depot (1 km)
    Caves4648Longhorn Cavern (36 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3035Panther Park (1 km)
    Churches1931Liberty Hill Church of Christ (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1930Soil Conservation Service Site 1 Dam (30 km)
    Parks817Longhorn Cavern State Park (37 km)
    Museums717Burnet County Historical Jail (20 km)
    Waterfalls913Hidden Falls Water Falls and Picnic Area (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens210Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge (22 km)
    Other attractions110Protected Promise (43 km)
    Beaches & coast22Sandy Creek Arm (38 km)
    Buddhist sites01Linh-Son Buddhist Temple (60 km)
    Temples01Radha Madhav Dham (83 km)

    Bertram: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bertram?

    Bertram Depot (heritage site, about 1 km), Panther Park (viewpoint, about 1 km), Fort Croghan Historical Site (fort, about 22 km), Mount Zion Cemetery (heritage site, about 7 km), Early Oatmeal School (heritage site, about 8 km), Shin Oak Observation Deck (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

    186 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 46 caves, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bertram?

    Bertram Depot, about 1 km by road; Mount Zion Cemetery (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Bertram?

    Longhorn Cavern, about 36 km by road; Grimace (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bertram?

    Panther Park, about 1 km by road; Shin Oak Observation Deck (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bertram?

    Start in Bertram, visit Bertram Depot, then Early Oatmeal School, then Mount Zion Cemetery, then Fort Croghan Historical Site, then Panther Park, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bertram?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Bertram

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