Harris district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Highlands

Highlands is a town in Harris district, Texas, United States, home to about 7,522 people. Within 50 km by road there are 230 places to visit — 66 parks, 59 churches, 29 forts & heritage and 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Baytown Nature Center (9 km), San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (10 km) and San Jacinto Monument (10 km).

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Highlands, Texas
Highlands, Harris district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Highlands at a glance

Location
Harris district, Texas, United States
Population
about 7,522
Coordinates
29.8188° N, 95.0560° W
Places within 50 km
230 (96 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 parks and churches

Top places to visit near Highlands

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Highlands: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Highlands

75 parks within 100 km of Highlands. The closest is Stratford Park (1 km); the best-known is San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Highlands

63 churches within 100 km of Highlands. The closest is Highlands Church of Christ (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Highlands

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Highlands. The closest is Mapper's Crossing (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Highlands

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Highlands. The closest is Lynchburg Reservoir Dam (8 km); the best-known is Buckhorn Lake (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Highlands

17 museums within 100 km of Highlands. The closest is San Jacinto Monument (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Highlands

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Highlands. The closest is Baytown Nature Center (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Highlands

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Highlands
  2. 9 km Baytown Nature Center · nature spot, Harris
  3. 4 km San Jacinto Monument · monument, Harris
  4. 1 km San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site · park, Harris
  5. 19 km Buckhorn Lake · lake, Harris
  6. 4 km Dwight D. Eisenhower Park · nature spot, Harris
  7. 16 km Back to Highlands

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    Within 15 km of Highlands

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Highlands by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks6675Stratford Park (1 km)
    Churches5963Highlands Church of Christ (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2935Mapper's Crossing (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1925Lynchburg Reservoir Dam (8 km)
    Other attractions2325Shuttle Independence (37 km)
    Museums1417San Jacinto Monument (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens912Baytown Nature Center (9 km)
    Temples25Temple Beth Israel (40 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Diamond Island (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Blackwell Peninsula (15 km)
    Waterfalls22Cascade Park (27 km)
    Caves11Cliff's Man Cave (10 km)
    Beaches & coast11Sylvan Beach Park (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitus Samee Mosque (51 km)
    Buddhist sites01Texas Buddhist Association (68 km)

    Highlands: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Highlands?

    Baytown Nature Center (nature spot, about 9 km), San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (park, about 10 km), San Jacinto Monument (monument, about 10 km), Buckhorn Lake (lake, about 13 km), Dwight D. Eisenhower Park (nature spot, about 16 km), Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center (lake, about 17 km).

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

    230 places on Spotwander: 66 parks, 59 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest park to Highlands?

    Stratford Park, about 1 km by road; Kaminski Park (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Highlands?

    Highlands Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; Bayway Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Highlands?

    Mapper's Crossing, about 8 km by road; Evergreen Cemetery (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Highlands?

    Start in Highlands, visit Baytown Nature Center, then San Jacinto Monument, then San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, then Buckhorn Lake, then Dwight D. Eisenhower Park, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Highlands?

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

    Towns near Highlands

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