Sri MeenakshiShuttle IndependenceArmand Bayou ParkThe Falls at Clear LakeCecil and Frances Brown HouseKemah Boardwalk
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Friendswood

Friendswood is a town in Harris district, Texas, United States of about 38,800 people. Within 50 km by road there are 250 places to visit: 78 parks, 61 churches and 38 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sri Meenakshi, Shuttle Independence and Armand Bayou Park.

29.5294° N, 95.2010° WPop. 38,800

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Within 30 km166 places
Within 50 km250
Must-see138
Notable155
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Sri Meenakshi, temple near Friendswood
Must-see

Sri Meenakshi

Temple · 12 km · Brazoria

Shuttle Independence, attraction near Friendswood
Must-see

Shuttle Independence

Attraction · 13 km

Armand Bayou Park, nature spot near Friendswood
Must-see

Armand Bayou Park

Nature spot · 17 km

Places near Friendswood by type

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One day from Friendswood

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:03 pm

92 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 Friendswood
  2. Sri Meenakshitemple · 45 min
  3. Houston Botanic Gardengarden · 2 hrs
  4. Armand Bayou Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Kemah Boardwalkpark · 45 min
  6. The Falls at Clear Lakewaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Friendswood
Today’s loopFriendswoodStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Friendswood?

Sri Meenakshi (temple, about 12 km), Shuttle Independence (attraction, about 13 km), Armand Bayou Park (nature spot, about 17 km), Bay Area Museum (museum, about 17 km), The Falls at Clear Lake (waterfall, about 18 km), Cecil and Frances Brown House (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

250 places on Spotwander: 78 parks, 61 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 23 other attractions, 19 museums.

Which is the nearest park to Friendswood?

Heritage Park, about 5 km by road; Sterling Knoll Park (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Friendswood?

Clear Lake African Methodist Episcopal Church, about 10 km by road; Christus Victor Lutheran Church (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Friendswood?

Start in Friendswood, visit Sri Meenakshi, then Houston Botanic Garden, then Armand Bayou Park, then Kemah Boardwalk, then The Falls at Clear Lake, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.