Harris district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Katy

Katy is a town in Harris district, Texas, United States, home to about 16,158 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit — 75 churches, 35 parks, 30 forts & heritage and 14 museums. The must-see places are Barker Reservoir (15 km), George Bush Park (17 km) and Barker Dam (21 km).

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

Katy at a glance

Location
Harris district, Texas, United States
Population
about 16,158
Coordinates
29.7858° N, 95.8244° W
Places within 50 km
185 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Katy

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Katy: 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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Churches near Katy

91 churches within 100 km of Katy. The closest is Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Katy

57 parks within 100 km of Katy. The closest is George Bush Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Katy

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Katy. The closest is Barker Post Office (15 km); the best-known is Fort Bend Museum (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Katy

27 museums within 100 km of Katy. The closest is Old Katy Post Office (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Katy

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Katy. The closest is Cinco Ranch Lake House (11 km); the best-known is Barker Reservoir (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Katy

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Katy. The closest is Katy Park (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Katy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Katy
  2. 1 km Old Katy Post Office · museum, Harris
  3. 1 km Humble Mess Hall · museum, Harris
  4. 21 km Barker Dam · dam, Harris
  5. 5 km George Bush Park · park, Harris
  6. 2 km Barker Reservoir · reservoir, Harris
  7. 15 km Back to Katy

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How to reach Katy

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    Within 15 km of Katy

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Katy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7591Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church (9 km)
    Parks3557George Bush Park (17 km)
    Forts & heritage3035Barker Post Office (15 km)
    Museums1427Old Katy Post Office (1 km)
    Other attractions123Beer Can House (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1120Cinco Ranch Lake House (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens713Katy Park (4 km)
    Waterfalls56Park Falls (14 km)
    Temples25Temple Sinai (24 km)
    Buddhist sites23Texas Buddhist Association (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Elfarouq Mosque (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Deermos Rock (15 km)
    Caves11The Aviator Cave (30 km)

    Katy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Katy?

    Barker Reservoir (reservoir, about 15 km), George Bush Park (park, about 17 km), Barker Dam (dam, about 21 km), Old Katy Post Office (museum, about 1 km), Humble Mess Hall (museum, about 1 km), The Wright House (museum, about 1 km).

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

    185 places on Spotwander: 75 churches, 35 parks, 30 forts & heritage, 14 museums, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest church to Katy?

    Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, about 9 km by road; The Fellowship: Cinco Ranch (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Katy?

    George Bush Park, about 17 km by road; Energy Corridor Trailhead Park (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Katy?

    Barker Post Office, about 15 km by road; Captain Nathen Brookshire (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Katy?

    Start in Katy, visit Old Katy Post Office, then Humble Mess Hall, then Barker Dam, then George Bush Park, then Barker Reservoir, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Katy?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Katy

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