Robertson district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Calvert

Calvert is a town in Robertson district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,151 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 40 forts & heritage, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches and 2 museums. The must-see places are Katy Hamman Stricker Library (1 km), Lake Bryan (44 km) and Bravos Valley Museum of Natural History (60 km).

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Calvert, Texas
Calvert, Robertson district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Calvert at a glance

Location
Robertson district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,151
Coordinates
30.9780° N, 96.6739° W
Places within 50 km
62 (2 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 Calvert

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Forts & heritage near Calvert

139 forts & heritage within 100 km of Calvert. The closest is Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Building (1 km); the best-known is Katy Hamman Stricker Library (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Calvert

58 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Calvert. The closest is Schultz Lake Dam (29 km); the best-known is Lake Bryan (44 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Calvert

45 churches within 100 km of Calvert. The closest is Garret Grove Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Calvert

12 museums within 100 km of Calvert. The closest is Hearn Depot & Camp Hearne (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Calvert

9 parks within 100 km of Calvert. The closest is Brazos County Park (61 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Calvert

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Calvert. The closest is Falls County (43 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Calvert

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 Calvert
  2. 1 km Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Building · heritage site, Robertson
  3. 1 km Church of the Epiphany · heritage site, Robertson
  4. 1 km Katy Hamman Stricker Library · heritage site, Robertson
  5. 1 km Casimir Drugstore · heritage site, Robertson
  6. 1 km Cobb's Market · heritage site, Robertson
  7. 0 km Back to Calvert

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How to reach Calvert

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Calvert by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage40139Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Building (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs958Schultz Lake Dam (29 km)
    Churches745Garret Grove Church (1 km)
    Museums212Hearn Depot & Camp Hearne (16 km)
    Parks09Brazos County Park (61 km)
    Waterfalls25Falls County (43 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24Eland Rough (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Pecan Grove Wildlife Area (87 km)

    Calvert: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Calvert?

    Katy Hamman Stricker Library (heritage site, about 1 km), Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Building (heritage site, about 1 km), Cobb's Market (heritage site, about 1 km), Casimir Drugstore (heritage site, about 1 km), Church of the Epiphany (heritage site, about 1 km), First Baptist Church of Calvert (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 40 forts & heritage, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches, 2 museums, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest fort to Calvert?

    Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Building, about 1 km by road; Cobb's Market (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Calvert?

    Schultz Lake Dam, about 29 km by road; Wachel Lake Dam (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Calvert?

    Garret Grove Church, about 1 km by road; Bethlehem Church (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Calvert?

    Start in Calvert, visit Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Building, then Church of the Epiphany, then Katy Hamman Stricker Library, then Casimir Drugstore, then Cobb's Market, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Calvert?

    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 Calvert

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