San Bernard National Wildlife RefugeFollets IslandVarner-Hogg Plantation State Historic SiteBrazosport Museum of Nature ScienceFirst Baptist ChurchDr. Branch Tanner Archer
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Richwood

Richwood is a town in Brazoria district, Texas, United States of about 3,830 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit: 30 forts & heritage, 2 churches and 3 parks. The must-see places are San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge, Follets Island and Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site.

29.0561° N, 95.4099° WPop. 3,830

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Within 30 km47 places
Within 50 km65
Must-see111
Notable159
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge, nature spot near Richwood
Must-see

San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge

Nature spot · 19 km

Follets Island, island near Richwood
Must-see

Follets Island

Island · 29 km

Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, park near Richwood
Must-see

Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site

Park · 32 km

Places near Richwood by type

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One day from Richwood

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:15 pm

100 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 Richwood
  2. First Baptist Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Abner Jackson Plantationheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. San Bernard National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Crews Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Follets Islandisland · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Richwood
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Richwood?

San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 19 km), Brazosport Museum of Nature Science (museum, about 1 km), The Center for the Arts and Sciences (museum, about 1 km), Art Gallery (museum, about 1 km), First Baptist Church (church, about 4 km), Dr. Branch Tanner Archer (heritage site, about 5 km).

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

65 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 2 churches, 3 parks, 2 other attractions, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Richwood?

Dr. Branch Tanner Archer, about 5 km by road; Eagle Island Plantation (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Richwood?

First Baptist Church, about 4 km by road; Berean Church (48 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Richwood?

Start in Richwood, visit First Baptist Church, then Abner Jackson Plantation, then San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge, then Crews Park, then Follets Island, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.