Brazoria district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Clute

Clute is a town in Brazoria district, Texas, United States, home to about 11,444 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 30 forts & heritage, 2 churches, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 parks. The must-see places are San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (22 km), Follets Island (28 km) and Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site (35 km).

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Clute, Texas
Clute, Brazoria district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Clute at a glance

Location
Brazoria district, Texas, United States
Population
about 11,444
Coordinates
29.0247° N, 95.3988° W
Places within 50 km
62 (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 parks

Top places to visit near Clute

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Forts & heritage near Clute

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Clute. The closest is Dr. Branch Tanner Archer (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Clute

33 churches within 100 km of Clute. The closest is First Baptist Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Clute

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Clute. The closest is Texas Flag Mural (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Clute

22 parks within 100 km of Clute. The closest is Crews Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Clute

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Clute. The closest is Surfside Beach (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Clute

19 museums within 100 km of Clute. The closest is Art Gallery (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Clute

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Clute
  2. 3 km Art Gallery · museum, Brazoria
  3. 1 km The Center for the Arts and Sciences · museum, Brazoria
  4. 20 km San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge · nature spot, Brazoria
  5. 20 km Eagle Island Plantation · island, Brazoria
  6. 1 km Dr. Branch Tanner Archer · heritage site, Brazoria
  7. 2 km Back to Clute

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How to reach Clute

    All places near Clute by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Clute by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3090Dr. Branch Tanner Archer (2 km)
    Churches233First Baptist Church (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1325Texas Flag Mural (4 km)
    Other attractions225Gazebo for James Richard Marmion (30 km)
    Parks222Crews Park (5 km)
    Beaches & coast520Surfside Beach (18 km)
    Museums519Art Gallery (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Follets Island (28 km)
    Temples02Sri Meenakshi (70 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Damon Mound (56 km)
    Waterfalls01The Falls at Clear Lake (84 km)
    Buddhist sites01Texas Buddhist Association (97 km)

    Clute: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Clute?

    San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 22 km), Dr. Branch Tanner Archer (heritage site, about 2 km), Eagle Island Plantation (island, about 3 km), Art Gallery (museum, about 3 km), The Center for the Arts and Sciences (museum, about 3 km), Brazosport Museum of Nature Science (museum, about 3 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 2 churches, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 other attractions, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Clute?

    Dr. Branch Tanner Archer, about 2 km by road; Eagle Island Plantation (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Clute?

    First Baptist Church, about 5 km by road; Berean Church (48 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Clute?

    Texas Flag Mural, about 4 km by road; Buffalo Camp Bayou Reservoir Dam (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Clute?

    Start in Clute, visit Art Gallery, then The Center for the Arts and Sciences, then San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge, then Eagle Island Plantation, then Dr. Branch Tanner Archer, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Clute?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Clute

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