Montgomery district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Conroe

Conroe is a town in Montgomery district, Texas, United States, home to about 68,602 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 45 churches, 45 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 parks and 29 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Hindu Temple of the Woodlands (21 km), Lake Conroe (28 km) and Lone Star Hiking Trail (30 km).

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Conroe, Texas
Conroe, Montgomery district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Conroe at a glance

Location
Montgomery district, Texas, United States
Population
about 68,602
Coordinates
30.3119° N, 95.4561° W
Places within 50 km
159 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Conroe

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Churches near Conroe

70 churches within 100 km of Conroe. The closest is Conroe Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Conroe

59 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Conroe. The closest is The Lake (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Conroe

40 parks within 100 km of Conroe. The closest is Candy Cane Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Conroe

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Conroe. The closest is Conroe Telephone Exchange (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Conroe

20 museums within 100 km of Conroe. The closest is Heritage Museum of Montgomery County (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Conroe

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Conroe. The closest is Sam Houston National Forest (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Conroe

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 Conroe
  2. 1 km Conroe Telephone Exchange · heritage site, Montgomery
  3. 21 km Hindu Temple of the Woodlands · temple, Montgomery
  4. 21 km Heritage Museum of Montgomery County · museum, Montgomery
  5. 1 km Candy Cane Park · park, Montgomery
  6. 1 km Conroe Church · church, Montgomery
  7. 2 km Back to Conroe

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Conroe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4570Conroe Church (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4559The Lake (3 km)
    Parks1840Candy Cane Park (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2937Conroe Telephone Exchange (1 km)
    Other attractions022Beer Can House (76 km)
    Museums920Heritage Museum of Montgomery County (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens311Sam Houston National Forest (32 km)
    Temples13Hindu Temple of the Woodlands (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Crater Hill (13 km)
    Waterfalls33Lake Forest Falls (13 km)
    Buddhist sites02American Bodhi Center (67 km)
    Treks11Lone Star Hiking Trail (30 km)
    Beaches & coast11Lake Conroe Lighthouse (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Baitus Samee Mosque (48 km)

    Conroe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Conroe?

    Conroe Telephone Exchange (heritage site, about 1 km), Hindu Temple of the Woodlands (temple, about 21 km), Conroe Church (church, about 2 km), Candy Cane Park (park, about 2 km), Heritage Museum of Montgomery County (museum, about 2 km), The Lake (lake, about 3 km).

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

    159 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 45 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 parks, 29 forts & heritage, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Conroe?

    Conroe Church, about 2 km by road; Living World Outreach Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Conroe?

    The Lake, about 3 km by road; Artesian Lake Dam (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Conroe?

    Candy Cane Park, about 2 km by road; William Goodrich Jones State Forest (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Conroe?

    Start in Conroe, visit Conroe Telephone Exchange, then Hindu Temple of the Woodlands, then Heritage Museum of Montgomery County, then Candy Cane Park, then Conroe Church, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Conroe?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Conroe

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