Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic SiteSan Bernard National Wildlife RefugeBrazos Bend State ParkWilliam Harris Reservoir DamBlack Ranch Lake"Brit" Bailey Plantation
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Holiday Lakes

Holiday Lakes is a town in Brazoria district, Texas, United States of about 1,166 people. Within 50 km by road there are 87 places to visit: 44 forts & heritage, 5 churches and 4 parks. The must-see places are Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge and Brazos Bend State Park.

29.2097° N, 95.5169° WPop. 1,166

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Within 30 km50 places
Within 50 km87
Must-see126
Notable155
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, park near Holiday Lakes
Must-see

Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site

Park · 16 km

San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge, nature spot near Holiday Lakes
Must-see

San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge

Nature spot · 19 km

Brazos Bend State Park, park near Holiday Lakes
Must-see

Brazos Bend State Park

Park · 25 km · Fort Bend

Places near Holiday Lakes by type

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One day from Holiday Lakes

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:06 pm

94 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 Holiday Lakes
  2. "Brit" Bailey Plantationheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. San Bernard National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Sitepark · 45 min
  5. Brazos Bend State Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Black Ranch Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Holiday Lakes
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Holiday Lakes?

Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site (park, about 16 km), San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 19 km), William Harris Reservoir Dam (dam, about 3 km), Brazos Bend State Park (park, about 25 km), Black Ranch Lake (lake, about 7 km), "Brit" Bailey Plantation (heritage site, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Holiday Lakes?

87 places on Spotwander: 44 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 4 parks, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Holiday Lakes?

"Brit" Bailey Plantation, about 9 km by road; First Baptist Church of Angleton (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Holiday Lakes?

First Baptist Church, about 26 km by road; Alvin Museum (43 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Holiday Lakes?

Start in Holiday Lakes, visit "Brit" Bailey Plantation, then San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge, then Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, then Brazos Bend State Park, then Black Ranch Lake, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.