Places to visit near

Markham

Markham is a town in Matagorda district, Texas, United States of about 1,082 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit: 42 forts & heritage, 4 churches and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Matagorda County Museum, Tres Palacios Bay and East Matagorda Bay.

28.9603° N, 96.0652° WPop. 1,082

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Within 30 km24 places
Within 50 km55
Must-see15
Notable201
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Markham

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:32 pm

91 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 Markham
  2. Clemvilleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Danevang Community Hall (Danevang Forsamlingshus)heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Abel Head "Shanghai" Pierce Jonathan Edwards Pierceheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Ashby-Wilson Creek Communityheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Matagorda County Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Markham
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Markham?

Matagorda County Museum (museum, about 12 km), Elliott's Ferry (heritage site, about 9 km), Dr. Henry Hofmann Loos (heritage site, about 9 km), Clemville (heritage site, about 10 km), Andy Hawkins (heritage site, about 11 km), D. P. and Louise Moore House (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

55 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 4 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 beaches & coast, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest fort to Markham?

Elliott's Ferry, about 9 km by road; Dr. Henry Hofmann Loos (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Markham?

Berean Church, about 36 km by road; Church of Christ (39 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Markham?

Start in Markham, visit Clemville, then Danevang Community Hall (Danevang Forsamlingshus), then Abel Head "Shanghai" Pierce Jonathan Edwards Pierce, then Ashby-Wilson Creek Community, then Matagorda County Museum, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.