Brazoria district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Rosharon

Rosharon is a town in Brazoria district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,152 people. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit — 42 parks, 46 forts & heritage, 30 churches and 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Brazos Bend State Park (15 km), Smithers Lake Dam (29 km) and Sri Meenakshi (31 km).

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Rosharon at a glance

Location
Brazoria district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,152
Coordinates
29.3522° N, 95.4602° W
Places within 50 km
163 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Rosharon

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Parks near Rosharon

67 parks within 100 km of Rosharon. The closest is Brazos Bend State Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Rosharon

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rosharon. The closest is Albert Sidney Johnston (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rosharon

50 churches within 100 km of Rosharon. The closest is Apostolic Faith Church (26 km); the best-known is Windsor Village United Methodist Church (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rosharon

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rosharon. The closest is Willow Lake (9 km); the best-known is Smithers Lake Dam (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Rosharon

25 museums within 100 km of Rosharon. The closest is Nature Center (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rosharon

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rosharon. The closest is Almeda Park (35 km); the best-known is San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Rosharon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 118 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rosharon
  2. 6 km Albert Sidney Johnston · heritage site, Brazoria
  3. 34 km Sri Meenakshi · temple, Brazoria
  4. 40 km Smithers Lake Dam · dam, Fort Bend
  5. 17 km Brazos Bend State Park · park, Fort Bend
  6. 12 km Willow Lake · lake, Brazoria
  7. 9 km Back to Rosharon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rosharon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks4267Brazos Bend State Park (15 km)
    Forts & heritage4655Albert Sidney Johnston (6 km)
    Churches3050Apostolic Faith Church (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2335Willow Lake (9 km)
    Other attractions126Flowers for A Lady (41 km)
    Museums1025Nature Center (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens616Almeda Park (35 km)
    Temples25Sri Meenakshi (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Follets Island (56 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Damon Mound (36 km)
    Buddhist sites01Texas Buddhist Association (52 km)
    Beaches & coast11Clear Creek GC Hole 1 Bunker 2 (35 km)
    Waterfalls01The Falls at Clear Lake (56 km)
    Caves11The Braid Cave (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitus Samee Mosque (85 km)

    Rosharon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rosharon?

    Brazos Bend State Park (park, about 15 km), Albert Sidney Johnston (heritage site, about 6 km), Smithers Lake Dam (dam, about 29 km), Willow Lake (lake, about 9 km), Sri Meenakshi (temple, about 31 km), Ridgeview Park (park, about 32 km).

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

    163 places on Spotwander: 42 parks, 46 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest park to Rosharon?

    Brazos Bend State Park, about 15 km by road; Ridgeview Park (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rosharon?

    Albert Sidney Johnston, about 6 km by road; Daniel Perry (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rosharon?

    Apostolic Faith Church, about 26 km by road; Alvin Museum (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rosharon?

    Start in Rosharon, visit Albert Sidney Johnston, then Sri Meenakshi, then Smithers Lake Dam, then Brazos Bend State Park, then Willow Lake, and drive back — about 118 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rosharon?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Rosharon

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