Nueces district, Texas, United States
Places to visit near Robstown
Robstown is a town in Nueces district, Texas, United States, home to about 11,576 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 70 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 17 parks and 9 museums. The must-see places are Battle of San Patricio (26 km), Christs Church of Corpus Christi (32 km) and Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History (34 km).
Robstown at a glance
- Location
- Nueces district, Texas, United States
- Population
- about 11,576
- Coordinates
- 27.7903° N, 97.6689° W
- Places within 50 km
- 146 (10 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks
Top places to visit near Robstown
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Robstown: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Battle of San PatricioForts · San PatricioMust-see
- Old Saint Anthonys Catholic ChurchChurches · NuecesNotable
- Saint Andrews Episcopal ChurchChurches · NuecesNotable
- Christs Church of Corpus ChristiBeaches · NuecesMust-see
- CalallenForts · NuecesNotable
- Corpus Christi Museum of Science and HistoryMuseums · NuecesMust-see
- Art Museum of South TexasMuseums · NuecesMust-see
- Texas State AquariumWildlife · NuecesMust-see
- Labonte ParkParks · NuecesNotable
- Banquete CemteryForts · NuecesNotable
- Arlington Heights Community ChurchChurches · NuecesNotable
- South Texas Botanical Garden & Nature CenterWildlife · NuecesMust-see
More places near Robstown
- Nueces Delta Preserve · sanctuary · San Patricio · ~18 km
- Casa Blanca Land Grant · fort · Nueces · ~21 km
- Bethel Baptist Church of Christ and Cemetery · fort · San Patricio · ~22 km
- Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Nueces · ~43 km · Must-see
- Odem Bay · beach · Nueces · ~23 km
- Agua Dulce · fort · Nueces · ~24 km
- Cattle Drives From South Texas · fort · Nueces · ~24 km
- Lake Corpus Christi State Park · lake · San Patricio · ~45 km · Must-see
- Church of Christ · church · Nueces · ~25 km
- Early Odem Area School · fort · San Patricio · ~25 km
- Corpus Christi College-Academy · fort · Nueces · ~25 km
- First Presbyterian Manse Church · church · Nueces · ~0 km
Things to see near Robstown, by type
Forts & heritage near Robstown
137 forts & heritage within 100 km of Robstown. The closest is Robstown's Vegetable Growing and Railroad Shipping History (1 km); the best-known is Battle of San Patricio (26 km). Best time: october to february.
- Battle of San Patricio · fort · San Patricio · ~26 km · Must-see
- Calallen · fort · Nueces · ~13 km
- Banquete Cemtery · fort · Nueces · ~15 km
- Casa Blanca Land Grant · fort · Nueces · ~21 km
- Bethel Baptist Church of Christ and Cemetery · fort · San Patricio · ~22 km
- Agua Dulce · fort · Nueces · ~24 km
Churches near Robstown
32 churches within 100 km of Robstown. The closest is First Presbyterian Manse Church (1 km); the best-known is Old Saint Anthonys Catholic Church (9 km). Best time: year-round.
- Old Saint Anthonys Catholic Church · church · Nueces · ~9 km
- Saint Andrews Episcopal Church · church · Nueces · ~11 km
- Arlington Heights Community Church · church · Nueces · ~15 km
- Church of Christ · church · Nueces · ~25 km
- First Presbyterian Manse Church · church · Nueces · ~0 km
- Church of Grace · church · Nueces · ~0 km
Parks near Robstown
19 parks within 100 km of Robstown. The closest is Labonte Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Labonte Park · park · Nueces · ~15 km
- Airport Park · park · Nueces · ~29 km
- Broadmoor Park · park · Nueces · ~31 km
- Caswell Park · park · Nueces · ~32 km
- Botsford Park · park · Nueces · ~32 km
- Belaire Park · park · Nueces · ~33 km
Museums near Robstown
16 museums within 100 km of Robstown. The closest is Robstown Area Historical Museum (1 km); the best-known is Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History (34 km). Best time: year-round.
- Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History · museum · Nueces · ~34 km · Must-see
- Art Museum of South Texas · museum · Nueces · ~34 km · Must-see
- Robstown Area Historical Museum · museum · Nueces · ~0 km
- Selena Museum · museum · Nueces · ~26 km
- Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures · museum · Nueces · ~34 km
- USS Lexington Museum on the Bay · museum · Nueces · ~35 km
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Robstown
16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Robstown. The closest is Chapman Ranch Lake Dam (33 km); the best-known is Lake Corpus Christi State Park (45 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Lake Corpus Christi State Park · lake · San Patricio · ~45 km · Must-see
- Oso Bay · lake · Nueces · ~46 km · Must-see
- Lake Findley · lake · Jim Wells · ~49 km · Must-see
- Chapman Ranch Lake Dam · lake · Nueces · ~33 km
- Lake Corpus Christi · lake · Live Oak · ~60 km · Must-see
- Oso Municipal Golf Course Lake · lake · Nueces · ~41 km
Beaches & coast near Robstown
15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Robstown. The closest is Odem Bay (23 km); the best-known is Christs Church of Corpus Christi (32 km). Best time: october to march.
- Christs Church of Corpus Christi · beach · Nueces · ~32 km · Must-see
- Odem Bay · beach · Nueces · ~23 km
- Nueces Bay · beach · Nueces · ~30 km
- Corpus Christi North Beach · beach · Nueces · ~35 km
- University Beach · beach · Nueces · ~44 km
- Corpus Christi Bay · beach · Nueces · ~51 km
A one-day trip from Robstown
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 112 km on the road.
- Start in Robstown
- 26 km Battle of San Patricio · heritage site, San Patricio
- 21 km Calallen · heritage site, Nueces
- 1 km Saint Andrews Episcopal Church · church, Nueces
- 32 km Christs Church of Corpus Christi · beach, Nueces
- 23 km Old Saint Anthonys Catholic Church · church, Nueces
- 9 km Back to Robstown
Plan a longer trip from Robstown — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Robstown
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How to reach Robstown
All places near Robstown by distance
Within 15 km of Robstown
- Robstown's Vegetable Growing and Railroad Shipping History · fort · Nueces · ~0 km
- Robstown Area Historical Museum · museum · Nueces · ~0 km
- Church of Grace · church · Nueces · ~0 km
- Central Christian Church · church · Nueces · ~0 km
- First United Methodist Church of Robstown · fort · Nueces · ~0 km
- Mission Robstown · church · Nueces · ~0 km
- Templo Jerusalem · church · Nueces · ~1 km
- Society of Our Lady Church · church · Nueces · ~1 km
- The Bridge Church · church · Nueces · ~1 km
- El Redentor · church · Nueces · ~1 km
- Stout Jackson and the Carpa Theaters · fort · Nueces · ~1 km
- Temple I Am · temple · Nueces · ~1 km
- George H. Paul Building Site · fort · Nueces · ~1 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Oso Bay · lake · Nueces · ~46 km · Must-see
- Selena Museum · museum · Nueces · ~26 km
- Courthouses of San Patricio County · fort · San Patricio · ~26 km
- Lake Findley · lake · Jim Wells · ~49 km · Must-see
- Battle of Agua Dulce · fort · Nueces · ~29 km
- Airport Park · park · Nueces · ~29 km
- Nueces Bay · beach · Nueces · ~30 km
- Bethel Baptist Church · church · Nueces · ~31 km
- Broadmoor Park · park · Nueces · ~31 km
- Caswell Park · park · Nueces · ~32 km
- Botsford Park · park · Nueces · ~32 km
- Christ Lutheran Church · church · Nueces · ~32 km
- Del Mar College · fort · Nueces · ~32 km
- Church of God Prophecy · church · Nueces · ~33 km
- Antonio E. Garcia · fort · Nueces · ~33 km
- Captain Enrique Villarreal and Rincon del Oso Land Grant · fort · Nueces · ~33 km
- Belaire Park · park · Nueces · ~33 km
- Bishop · fort · Nueces · ~33 km
- First Baptist Church of Bishop · fort · Nueces · ~33 km
- Felix Von Blucher · fort · Nueces · ~33 km
- Centennial Memorial Museum · fort · Nueces · ~33 km
- Anna Moore Schwein · fort · Nueces · ~33 km
- Eil Todd Merriman · fort · Nueces · ~33 km
- Blucher Park · park · Nueces · ~33 km
- Explosion of the Steamship Dayton · fort · Nueces · ~33 km
- Chapman Ranch Lake Dam · lake · Nueces · ~33 km
- Britton-Evans Centennial House · fort · Nueces · ~33 km
- Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal · fort · Nueces · ~34 km
- Confederate Army Deserters Hanged in Corpus Christi · fort · Nueces · ~34 km
- Broadway Bluff Improvement · fort · Nueces · ~34 km
- Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church · church · Nueces · ~34 km
- Carroll House · fort · Nueces · ~34 km
- Lawrence House · fort · Nueces · ~34 km
- Ropes Steamboat House · fort · Nueces · ~34 km
- Nueces County Courthouse of 1914 · fort · Nueces · ~34 km
- Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures · museum · Nueces · ~34 km
- Casa Linda Park · park · Nueces · ~34 km
- Galvan House · fort · Nueces · ~34 km
- Littles-Martin House · fort · Nueces · ~34 km
- Grande Grossman House · fort · Nueces · ~34 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Lake Corpus Christi · lake · Live Oak · ~60 km · Must-see
- Mustang Island State Park · park · Nueces · ~63 km · Must-see
- Mustang Island · lake · Nueces · ~66 km · Must-see
- Corpus Christi Bay · beach · Nueces · ~51 km
- Dick Kleberg Park Dam · lake · Kleberg · ~51 km
- Alice Cemetery · fort · Jim Wells · ~51 km
- Chalk Hill · viewpoint · San Patricio · ~51 km
- Duncan Cemetery · fort · Nueces · ~51 km
- Redhead Pond Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Nueces · ~51 km
- KCTA-AM (Corpus Christi) · attraction · San Patricio · ~54 km
- Lydia Ann Lighthouse · fort · Aransas · ~76 km · Must-see
- Early Ingleside Schools · fort · San Patricio · ~56 km
- Ingleside · fort · San Patricio · ~56 km
- Echo Stagecoach Depot and Post Office · fort · Live Oak · ~59 km
- Alazan Mott · viewpoint · Kleberg · ~59 km
- Coastal Hide, Tallow and Packing Industries · fort · Nueces · ~60 km
- North Bird Island · beach · Kleberg · ~60 km
- Island Presbyterian Church · church · Nueces · ~60 km
- Dagger Island · river spot · San Patricio · ~62 km
- Big Hill · viewpoint · Kleberg · ~62 km
- J P Luby · beach · Nueces · ~62 km
- New Port Pass · beach · Nueces · ~63 km
- Soil Conservation Service 4 Dam · lake · Jim Wells · ~63 km
- Zaino Lake · lake · Kleberg · ~63 km
- Pelican Island · river spot · Nueces · ~63 km
- 1766 Exploration of Diego Ortiz Parrilla · fort · Kleberg · ~64 km
- Aransas Creek Settlers · fort · Bee · ~64 km
- Aransas Pass First Baptist Church · fort · San Patricio · ~66 km
- Balania Hill · viewpoint · Live Oak · ~66 km
- Conn Brown Harbor Park · fort · Nueces · ~67 km
- Malaquite Beach · beach · Kleberg · ~67 km
- Redfish Bay · beach · Nueces · ~68 km
- East Shore · beach · Nueces · ~69 km
- Duval County · fort · Duval · ~70 km
- Cementerio San Antonio de Padua · fort · Aransas · ~70 km
- El Plan de San Diego · fort · Duval · ~70 km
- Riviera Historical Museum · museum · Kleberg · ~71 km
- Civil War Raid From Camp Boveda · fort · Kleberg · ~71 km
- Laguna Salada · lake · Kleberg · ~72 km
- Birthplace of Clara Driscoll · fort · Refugio · ~72 km
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 70 | 137 | Robstown's Vegetable Growing and Railroad Shipping History (1 km) |
| Churches | 26 | 32 | First Presbyterian Manse Church (1 km) |
| Parks | 17 | 19 | Labonte Park (15 km) |
| Museums | 9 | 16 | Robstown Area Historical Museum (1 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 7 | 16 | Chapman Ranch Lake Dam (33 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 5 | 15 | Odem Bay (23 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 2 | 10 | Mirador de la Flor (34 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 5 | 6 | Nueces Delta Preserve (18 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 1 | 5 | Ward Island (44 km) |
| Other attractions | 2 | 3 | Hilliard Center (34 km) |
| Temples | 1 | 1 | Temple I Am (1 km) |
| Caves | 1 | 1 | Jesse's Man Cave (40 km) |
Robstown: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Robstown?
Battle of San Patricio (heritage site, about 26 km), Old Saint Anthonys Catholic Church (church, about 9 km), Saint Andrews Episcopal Church (church, about 11 km), Christs Church of Corpus Christi (beach, about 32 km), Calallen (heritage site, about 13 km), Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History (museum, about 34 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Robstown?
146 places on Spotwander: 70 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 17 parks, 9 museums, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.
Which is the nearest fort to Robstown?
Robstown's Vegetable Growing and Railroad Shipping History, about 1 km by road; First United Methodist Church of Robstown (0 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Robstown?
First Presbyterian Manse Church, about 1 km by road; Church of Grace (0 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Robstown?
Labonte Park, about 15 km by road; Airport Park (29 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Robstown?
Start in Robstown, visit Battle of San Patricio, then Calallen, then Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, then Christs Church of Corpus Christi, then Old Saint Anthonys Catholic Church, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Robstown?
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.
Towns near Robstown
- Places near Odem · 25 km
- Places near Bishop · 33 km
- Places near Corpus Christi · 34 km
- Places near Sinton · 39 km
- Places near Orange Grove · 40 km
- Places near Taft · 42 km
- Places near Portland · 44 km
- Places near Kingsville · 45 km
- Places near Mathis · 47 km
- Places near Alice · 50 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Robstown’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Robstown on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.