Refugio district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Refugio

Refugio is a town in Refugio district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,855 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 1 beaches & coast and 2 parks. The must-see places are Goose Island State Park (41 km), Birthplace of General Zaragoza (49 km) and Mission Nuestra Senora del Rosario (51 km).

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Refugio, Texas
Refugio, Refugio district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Refugio at a glance

Location
Refugio district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,855
Coordinates
28.3053° N, 97.2753° W
Places within 50 km
39 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Refugio

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Refugio: 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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Forts & heritage near Refugio

159 forts & heritage within 100 km of Refugio. The closest is Colonel A.M. Hobby (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Refugio

28 churches within 100 km of Refugio. The closest is Church of Christ (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Refugio

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Refugio. The closest is Rockport Beach Park (48 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Refugio

20 parks within 100 km of Refugio. The closest is Goose Island State Park (41 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Refugio

14 museums within 100 km of Refugio. The closest is Fulton Mansion State Historic Site (45 km); the best-known is Birthplace of General Zaragoza (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Refugio

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Refugio. The closest is Burgentine Dam (45 km); the best-known is Green Lake (61 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Refugio

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Refugio
  2. 1 km Church of Christ · church, Refugio
  3. 1 km Colonel A.M. Hobby · heritage site, Refugio
  4. 1 km Barefield School · heritage site, Refugio
  5. 1 km Empresario James Power · heritage site, Refugio
  6. 1 km King's Men Monument · monument, Refugio
  7. 1 km Back to Refugio

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How to reach Refugio

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Refugio by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage27159Colonel A.M. Hobby (1 km)
    Churches328Church of Christ (1 km)
    Beaches & coast122Rockport Beach Park (48 km)
    Parks220Goose Island State Park (41 km)
    Museums414Fulton Mansion State Historic Site (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs112Burgentine Dam (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves08San José Island (61 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Rob and Bessie Welder Park (45 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints04Mirador de la Flor (72 km)
    Other attractions03KCTA-AM (Corpus Christi) (52 km)
    Caves01Jesse's Man Cave (94 km)

    Refugio: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Refugio?

    Church of Christ (church, about 1 km), Colonel A.M. Hobby (heritage site, about 1 km), Barefield School (heritage site, about 1 km), King's Men Monument (monument, about 1 km), Empresario James Power (heritage site, about 1 km), Refugio County (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    39 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 1 beach, 2 parks, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Refugio?

    Colonel A.M. Hobby, about 1 km by road; Barefield School (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Refugio?

    Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; First Assembly Church of God (47 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Refugio?

    Rockport Beach Park, about 48 km by road; Redfish Bay (59 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Refugio?

    Start in Refugio, visit Church of Christ, then Colonel A.M. Hobby, then Barefield School, then Empresario James Power, then King's Men Monument, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Refugio?

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

    Towns near Refugio

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