Harris district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Pasadena

Pasadena is a city in Harris district, Texas, United States, home to about 153,784 people. Within 50 km by road there are 252 places to visit — 83 parks, 58 churches, 38 forts & heritage and 18 museums. The must-see places are Houston Botanic Garden (7 km), The Orange Show (14 km) and MacGregor Park (16 km).

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

Pasadena at a glance

Location
Harris district, Texas, United States
Population
about 153,784
Coordinates
29.6911° N, 95.2091° W
Places within 50 km
252 (100 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Pasadena

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pasadena: 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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Parks near Pasadena

92 parks within 100 km of Pasadena. The closest is Sunset Park (1 km); the best-known is MacGregor Park (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Pasadena

60 churches within 100 km of Pasadena. The closest is Central Church of Christ in Pasadena (1 km); the best-known is Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Pasadena

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pasadena. The closest is Southwestern Bell Building (1 km); the best-known is The Orange Show (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Pasadena

20 museums within 100 km of Pasadena. The closest is Pasadena Historical Museum (3 km); the best-known is Blaffer Art Museum (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pasadena

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pasadena. The closest is City Park (4 km); the best-known is Houston Botanic Garden (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pasadena

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pasadena. The closest is Lake Picnic Area (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Pasadena

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pasadena
  2. 7 km Houston Botanic Garden · garden, Harris
  3. 10 km Sims Bayou Park · park, Harris
  4. 9 km MacGregor Park · park, Harris
  5. 2 km Blaffer Art Museum · museum, Harris
  6. 2 km The Orange Show · heritage site, Harris
  7. 14 km Back to Pasadena

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From travellers near Pasadena

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pasadena by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks8392Sunset Park (1 km)
    Churches5860Central Church of Christ in Pasadena (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3844Southwestern Bell Building (1 km)
    Other attractions2325The Crab (22 km)
    Museums1820Pasadena Historical Museum (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1518City Park (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs817Lake Picnic Area (22 km)
    Temples25Temple Beth Israel (23 km)
    Buddhist sites33Vietnamese Buddhist Pagoda Phat-Quang (6 km)
    Waterfalls22Cascade Park (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Middle Deer Island (67 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Pine Gully Park (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Baitus Samee Mosque (47 km)

    Pasadena: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pasadena?

    Houston Botanic Garden (garden, about 7 km), The Orange Show (heritage site, about 14 km), MacGregor Park (park, about 16 km), Blaffer Art Museum (museum, about 17 km), Sims Bayou Park (park, about 17 km), San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site (park, about 17 km).

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

    252 places on Spotwander: 83 parks, 58 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 23 other attractions, 18 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Pasadena?

    Sunset Park, about 1 km by road; Gardens Park (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pasadena?

    Central Church of Christ in Pasadena, about 1 km by road; Austin Avenue Baptist Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pasadena?

    Southwestern Bell Building, about 1 km by road; City of Pasadena (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pasadena?

    Start in Pasadena, visit Houston Botanic Garden, then Sims Bayou Park, then MacGregor Park, then Blaffer Art Museum, then The Orange Show, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pasadena?

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

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