Harris district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Channelview

Channelview is a town in Harris district, Texas, United States, home to about 38,289 people. Within 50 km by road there are 239 places to visit — 71 parks, 62 churches, 29 forts & heritage and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (4 km), San Jacinto Monument (5 km) and Baytown Nature Center (9 km).

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

Channelview at a glance

Location
Harris district, Texas, United States
Population
about 38,289
Coordinates
29.7761° N, 95.1146° W
Places within 50 km
239 (99 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 Channelview

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Channelview: 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 Channelview

80 parks within 100 km of Channelview. The closest is River Terrace Park (2 km); the best-known is San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Channelview

64 churches within 100 km of Channelview. The closest is Channelview Baptist Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Channelview

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Channelview. The closest is Mapper's Crossing (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Channelview

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Channelview. The closest is Lynchburg Reservoir Dam (5 km); the best-known is Buckhorn Lake (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Channelview

17 museums within 100 km of Channelview. The closest is San Jacinto Monument (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Channelview

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Channelview. The closest is Baytown Nature Center (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Channelview

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Channelview
  2. 4 km San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site · park, Harris
  3. 1 km San Jacinto Monument · monument, Harris
  4. 4 km Baytown Nature Center · nature spot, Harris
  5. 21 km Buckhorn Lake · lake, Harris
  6. 5 km Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center · lake, Harris
  7. 16 km Back to Channelview

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    Within 15 km of Channelview

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Channelview by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks7180River Terrace Park (2 km)
    Churches6264Channelview Baptist Church (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2935Mapper's Crossing (5 km)
    Other attractions2325Shuttle Independence (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1422Lynchburg Reservoir Dam (5 km)
    Museums1517San Jacinto Monument (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1416Baytown Nature Center (9 km)
    Temples25Temple Beth Israel (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Diamond Island (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Blackwell Peninsula (14 km)
    Waterfalls22Cascade Park (18 km)
    Caves11Cliff's Man Cave (19 km)
    Beaches & coast11Sylvan Beach Park (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Baitus Samee Mosque (47 km)
    Buddhist sites01Texas Buddhist Association (60 km)

    Channelview: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Channelview?

    San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (park, about 4 km), San Jacinto Monument (monument, about 5 km), Baytown Nature Center (nature spot, about 9 km), Buckhorn Lake (lake, about 16 km), Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center (lake, about 16 km), Dwight D. Eisenhower Park (nature spot, about 19 km).

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

    239 places on Spotwander: 71 parks, 62 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 23 other attractions, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest park to Channelview?

    River Terrace Park, about 2 km by road; San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Channelview?

    Channelview Baptist Church, about 4 km by road; Clearpoint Baptist Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Channelview?

    Mapper's Crossing, about 5 km by road; San Jacinto Ordnance Depot (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Channelview?

    Start in Channelview, visit San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, then San Jacinto Monument, then Baytown Nature Center, then Buckhorn Lake, then Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Channelview?

    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 Channelview

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