Barker ReservoirBarker DamCaptain Nathen BrookshireAlbert and Ethel HerzsteinOld Katy Post OfficeFort Bend Museum
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Brookshire

Brookshire is a town in Waller district, Texas, United States of about 5,120 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit: 60 churches, 43 forts & heritage and 21 parks. The must-see places are Barker Reservoir, George Bush Park and Barker Dam.

29.7861° N, 95.9511° WPop. 5,120

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km173
Must-see110
Notable164
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Barker Reservoir

Reservoir · 30 km · Harris

George Bush Park, park near Brookshire
Must-see

George Bush Park

Park · 32 km · Harris

Must-see

Barker Dam

Dam · 36 km · Harris

Places near Brookshire by type

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One day from Brookshire

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:20 pm

103 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Brookshire
  2. Albert and Ethel Herzsteinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Fort Bend Museumfort · 1.5 hrs
  4. Barker Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  5. Barker Damdam · 45 min
  6. Old Katy Post Officemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Brookshire
Today’s loopBrookshireStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Brookshire?

Captain Nathen Brookshire (heritage site, about 1 km), Donigan House (heritage site, about 1 km), First Methodist Church of Brookshire (heritage site, about 1 km), Zion Hill Baptist Church (hill, about 1 km), Brookshire Community Church (church, about 2 km), Barker Reservoir (reservoir, about 30 km).

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

173 places on Spotwander: 60 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 21 parks, 15 museums, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Brookshire?

Zion Hill Baptist Church, about 1 km by road; Brookshire Community Church (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Brookshire?

Captain Nathen Brookshire, about 1 km by road; Donigan House (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Brookshire?

Start in Brookshire, visit Albert and Ethel Herzstein, then Fort Bend Museum, then Barker Reservoir, then Barker Dam, then Old Katy Post Office, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.