Washington district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Brenham

Brenham is a town in Washington district, Texas, United States, home to about 16,579 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 58 forts & heritage, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 churches and 5 museums. The must-see places are Saint Mary's Catholic Church (1 km), Somerville Lake (32 km) and Star of the Republic Museum (37 km).

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Brenham, Texas
Brenham, Washington district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Brenham at a glance

Location
Washington district, Texas, United States
Population
about 16,579
Coordinates
30.1669° N, 96.3977° W
Places within 50 km
105 (4 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 churches and museums

Top places to visit near Brenham

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Forts & heritage near Brenham

134 forts & heritage within 100 km of Brenham. The closest is Brenham Downtown Historic District (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Brenham

48 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Brenham. The closest is Nelms Lake Dam (14 km); the best-known is Somerville Lake (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Brenham

22 churches within 100 km of Brenham. The closest is Saint Mary's Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Brenham

17 museums within 100 km of Brenham. The closest is Brenham Heritage Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Brenham

12 parks within 100 km of Brenham. The closest is Fireman's Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Brenham

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Brenham. The closest is Bellville City Park (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Brenham

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

  1. Start in Brenham
  2. 1 km Bassett and Bassett Banking House · heritage site, Washington
  3. 1 km Brenham Heritage Museum · museum, Washington
  4. 1 km Saint Mary's Catholic Church · church, Washington
  5. 1 km Santa Fe Freight Building · heritage site, Washington
  6. 1 km Brenham Downtown Historic District · heritage site, Washington
  7. 0 km Back to Brenham

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How to reach Brenham

    All places near Brenham by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brenham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage58134Brenham Downtown Historic District (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2648Nelms Lake Dam (14 km)
    Churches1022Saint Mary's Catholic Church (1 km)
    Museums517Brenham Heritage Museum (1 km)
    Parks312Fireman's Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Bellville City Park (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Red Hill (50 km)
    Buddhist sites11American Bodhi Center (48 km)

    Brenham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brenham?

    Saint Mary's Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Brenham Downtown Historic District (heritage site, about 1 km), Bassett and Bassett Banking House (heritage site, about 1 km), Brenham Heritage Museum (museum, about 1 km), Santa Fe Freight Building (heritage site, about 1 km), First Baptist Church (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    105 places on Spotwander: 58 forts & heritage, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 churches, 5 museums, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Brenham?

    Brenham Downtown Historic District, about 1 km by road; Bassett and Bassett Banking House (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Brenham?

    Nelms Lake Dam, about 14 km by road; Cook Lake Dam (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Brenham?

    Saint Mary's Catholic Church, about 1 km by road; Mount Zion Methodist Church (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brenham?

    Start in Brenham, visit Bassett and Bassett Banking House, then Brenham Heritage Museum, then Saint Mary's Catholic Church, then Santa Fe Freight Building, then Brenham Downtown Historic District, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brenham?

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

    Towns near Brenham

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