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New Waverly

New Waverly is a town in Walker district, Texas, United States of about 1,040 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit: 39 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 40 forts & heritage and 16 churches. The must-see places are Sam Houston National Forest, Lone Star Hiking Trail and Huntsville State Park.

30.5377° N, 95.4833° WPop. 1,040

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Within 30 km64 places
Within 50 km115
Must-see24
Notable173
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from New Waverly

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:38 pm

75 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 New Waverly
  2. Lake Conroelake · 45 min
  3. Dunwoody Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Sam Houston National Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Cunningham, Minnie Fisherheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Huntsville State Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in New Waverly
Today’s loopNew WaverlyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near New Waverly?

Sam Houston National Forest (nature spot, about 6 km), Lone Star Hiking Trail (trek, about 6 km), Huntsville State Park (park, about 13 km), Lake Conroe (lake, about 19 km), Cunningham, Minnie Fisher (heritage site, about 5 km), Dunwoody Lake (lake, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of New Waverly?

115 places on Spotwander: 39 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 40 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 4 parks, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest lake to New Waverly?

Dunwoody Lake, about 7 km by road; Arrowead Lake (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to New Waverly?

Cunningham, Minnie Fisher, about 5 km by road; Elijah Collard (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from New Waverly?

Start in New Waverly, visit Lake Conroe, then Dunwoody Lake, then Sam Houston National Forest, then Cunningham, Minnie Fisher, then Huntsville State Park, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.