American Bodhi CenterTexas Renaissance FestivalStar of the Republic MuseumGreater Wyatt ChapelClear Creek Confederate War CampsThe John Fairey Garden
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Prairie View

Prairie View is a town in Waller district, Texas, United States of about 6,369 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit: 48 forts & heritage, 22 churches and 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are American Bodhi Center, Texas Renaissance Festival and Star of the Republic Museum.

30.0933° N, 95.9877° WPop. 6,369

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km117
Must-see112
Notable160
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

American Bodhi Center

Buddhist site · 13 km

Texas Renaissance Festival, park near Prairie View
Must-see

Texas Renaissance Festival

Park · 28 km · Grimes

Star of the Republic Museum, museum near Prairie View
Must-see

Star of the Republic Museum

Museum · 38 km · Washington

Places near Prairie View by type

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One day from Prairie View

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:11 pm

77 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 Prairie View
  2. Clear Creek Confederate War Campsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Captain Alfred H. Wylyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. American Bodhi CenterBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  5. Texas Renaissance Festivalpark · 45 min
  6. Field's Store Communityheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Prairie View
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Prairie View?

American Bodhi Center (Buddhist site, about 13 km), Greater Wyatt Chapel (church, about 3 km), Clear Creek Confederate War Camps (heritage site, about 5 km), Texas Renaissance Festival (park, about 28 km), The John Fairey Garden (garden, about 8 km), Captain Alfred H. Wyly (heritage site, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Prairie View?

117 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 parks, 14 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Prairie View?

Clear Creek Confederate War Camps, about 5 km by road; Captain Alfred H. Wyly (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Prairie View?

Greater Wyatt Chapel, about 3 km by road; Salem Lutheran Church (29 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Prairie View?

Start in Prairie View, visit Clear Creek Confederate War Camps, then Captain Alfred H. Wyly, then American Bodhi Center, then Texas Renaissance Festival, then Field's Store Community, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.