Harris district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Cloverleaf

Cloverleaf is a town in Harris district, Texas, United States, home to about 22,942 people. Within 50 km by road there are 242 places to visit — 83 parks, 62 churches, 27 forts & heritage and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (11 km), San Jacinto Monument (12 km) and Sheldon Lake (14 km).

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

Cloverleaf at a glance

Location
Harris district, Texas, United States
Population
about 22,942
Coordinates
29.7783° N, 95.1719° W
Places within 50 km
242 (97 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 Cloverleaf

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Parks near Cloverleaf

92 parks within 100 km of Cloverleaf. The closest is Uvalde Park (2 km); the best-known is San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Cloverleaf

64 churches within 100 km of Cloverleaf. The closest is Church of God of Prophecy (1 km); the best-known is Our Mother of Mercy Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cloverleaf

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cloverleaf. The closest is San Jacinto Ordnance Depot (6 km); the best-known is The Orange Show (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cloverleaf

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cloverleaf. The closest is Sheldon Reservoir Dam (10 km); the best-known is Sheldon Lake (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cloverleaf

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cloverleaf. The closest is Herman Brown Park Nature Preserve (8 km); the best-known is Baytown Nature Center (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Cloverleaf

15 museums within 100 km of Cloverleaf. The closest is Proctor Museum of Natural Science (2 km); the best-known is San Jacinto Monument (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cloverleaf

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cloverleaf
  2. 11 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 · lake, Harris
  7. 14 km Back to Cloverleaf

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    Within 15 km of Cloverleaf

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cloverleaf by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks8392Uvalde Park (2 km)
    Churches6264Church of God of Prophecy (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2733San Jacinto Ordnance Depot (6 km)
    Other attractions2325Tolerance (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1221Sheldon Reservoir Dam (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1518Herman Brown Park Nature Preserve (8 km)
    Museums1315Proctor Museum of Natural Science (2 km)
    Temples25Temple Beth Israel (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Diamond Island (12 km)
    Waterfalls22Cascade Park (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Pine Gully Park (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Baitus Samee Mosque (41 km)
    Buddhist sites01Texas Buddhist Association (54 km)

    Cloverleaf: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cloverleaf?

    San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (park, about 11 km), San Jacinto Monument (monument, about 12 km), Sheldon Lake (lake, about 14 km), Baytown Nature Center (nature spot, about 15 km), Buckhorn Lake (lake, about 16 km), Houston Botanic Garden (garden, about 17 km).

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

    242 places on Spotwander: 83 parks, 62 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 23 other attractions, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest park to Cloverleaf?

    Uvalde Park, about 2 km by road; Greenwood Park (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cloverleaf?

    Church of God of Prophecy, about 1 km by road; Clearpoint Baptist Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cloverleaf?

    San Jacinto Ordnance Depot, about 6 km by road; Crown Hill Cemetery (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cloverleaf?

    Start in Cloverleaf, visit San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, then San Jacinto Monument, then Baytown Nature Center, then Buckhorn Lake, then Sheldon Lake, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cloverleaf?

    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 Cloverleaf

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