20th Century Technology MuseumMatagorda County MuseumLake TexanaEl Campo Library BuildingDanevangCPKC Rosenberg Subdivision
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El Campo

El Campo is a town in Wharton district, Texas, United States of about 11,604 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit: 30 forts & heritage, 4 churches and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are 20th Century Technology Museum, Matagorda County Museum and Lake Texana.

29.1966° N, 96.2697° WPop. 11,604

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Within 30 km16 places
Within 50 km39
Must-see16
Notable237
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

20th Century Technology Museum, museum near El Campo
Must-see

20th Century Technology Museum

Museum · 30 km

Matagorda County Museum, museum near El Campo
Must-see

Matagorda County Museum

Museum · 47 km · Matagorda

Must-see

Lake Texana

Lake · 53 km · Jackson

Places near El Campo by type

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One day from El Campo

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:44 pm

149 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave El Campo
  2. Danevangheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Matagorda County Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. CPKC Rosenberg Subdivisionheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. 20th Century Technology Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Camp Zion Missionary Baptist Churchheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in El Campo
Today’s loopEl CampoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Campo?

El Campo Library Building (heritage site, about 1 km), First Christian Church of El Campo (heritage site, about 1 km), 20th Century Technology Museum (museum, about 30 km), Danevang (heritage site, about 23 km), Ansgar Evangelical Lutheran Church and Cemetery (heritage site, about 23 km), CPKC Rosenberg Subdivision (heritage site, about 25 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of El Campo?

39 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 4 churches, 1 lake, 3 museums, 1 viewpoint.

Which is the nearest fort to El Campo?

El Campo Library Building, about 1 km by road; First Christian Church of El Campo (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to El Campo?

New Hope Community Church, about 26 km by road; Jerusalem Church (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from El Campo?

Start in El Campo, visit Danevang, then Matagorda County Museum, then CPKC Rosenberg Subdivision, then 20th Century Technology Museum, then Camp Zion Missionary Baptist Church, and drive back — about 149 km by road in all.