Places to visit near

Harlingen

Harlingen is a town in Cameron district, Texas, United States of about 65,774 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit: 60 forts & heritage, 44 churches and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are World Birding Center - Resaca De La Palma State Park, World Birding Center - Estero Llano Grande State Park and Church of Advent.

26.1906° N, 97.6961° WPop. 65,774

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Within 30 km66 places
Within 50 km150
Must-see21
Notable222
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Harlingen

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:59 pm

79 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 Harlingen
  2. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintschurch · 30 min
  3. Bobby Joe Morrowheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. World Birding Center - Resaca De La Palma State Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Abbott Damdam · 45 min
  6. Christian Fellowship Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Harlingen
Today’s loopHarlingenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Harlingen?

Schaub Art Studio (museum, about 1 km), Corinth Missionary Baptist Church (church, about 1 km), Second Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), El Buen Samaritano Methodist Church (church, about 2 km), First Christian Church (church, about 2 km), Templo Fe Esperanza y Amor Assembly of God Church (church, about 3 km).

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

150 places on Spotwander: 60 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Harlingen?

Howard E. and Mary Butt House, about 1 km by road; Harlingen War Memorial (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Harlingen?

Templo Elcorderodedios, about 1 km by road; Harlingen (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Harlingen?

Start in Harlingen, visit The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then Bobby Joe Morrow, then World Birding Center - Resaca De La Palma State Park, then Abbott Dam, then Christian Fellowship Church, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.