San Patricio district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Odem

Odem is a town in San Patricio district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,482 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 57 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 15 parks and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Battle of San Patricio (23 km), Texas State Aquarium (30 km) and Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History (30 km).

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Odem, Texas
Odem, San Patricio district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Odem at a glance

Location
San Patricio district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,482
Coordinates
27.9506° N, 97.5822° W
Places within 50 km
115 (9 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 churches and parks

Top places to visit near Odem

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Forts & heritage near Odem

140 forts & heritage within 100 km of Odem. The closest is Early Odem Area School (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Odem

23 churches within 100 km of Odem. The closest is Saint Andrews Episcopal Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Odem

19 parks within 100 km of Odem. The closest is Labonte Park (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Odem

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Odem. The closest is Lake Corpus Christi State Park (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Odem

15 museums within 100 km of Odem. The closest is Taft Blackland Museum (24 km); the best-known is Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Odem

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Odem. The closest is Odem Bay (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Odem

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 107 km on the road.

  1. Start in Odem
  2. 1 km Early Odem Area School · heritage site, San Patricio
  3. 23 km Battle of San Patricio · heritage site, San Patricio
  4. 23 km Bethel Baptist Church of Christ and Cemetery · heritage site, San Patricio
  5. 29 km Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History · museum, Nueces
  6. 1 km Texas State Aquarium · nature spot, Nueces
  7. 30 km Back to Odem

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How to reach Odem

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Odem by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage57140Early Odem Area School (1 km)
    Churches1523Saint Andrews Episcopal Church (13 km)
    Parks1519Labonte Park (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs316Lake Corpus Christi State Park (39 km)
    Museums615Taft Blackland Museum (24 km)
    Beaches & coast615Odem Bay (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints38Mirador de la Flor (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Nueces Delta Preserve (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves16Ward Island (46 km)
    Other attractions33KNCN-FM (Sinton) (20 km)
    Caves11Jesse's Man Cave (43 km)

    Odem: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Odem?

    Early Odem Area School (heritage site, about 1 km), Battle of San Patricio (heritage site, about 23 km), Bethel Baptist Church of Christ and Cemetery (heritage site, about 3 km), Texas State Aquarium (nature spot, about 30 km), Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History (museum, about 30 km), Art Museum of South Texas (museum, about 30 km).

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

    115 places on Spotwander: 57 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 15 parks, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Odem?

    Early Odem Area School, about 1 km by road; Bethel Baptist Church of Christ and Cemetery (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Odem?

    Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, about 13 km by road; Church of Christ (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Odem?

    Labonte Park, about 10 km by road; Taft City Park (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Odem?

    Start in Odem, visit Early Odem Area School, then Battle of San Patricio, then Bethel Baptist Church of Christ and Cemetery, then Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, then Texas State Aquarium, and drive back — about 107 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Odem?

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

    Towns near Odem

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