Places to visit near

San Leon

San Leon is a town in Galveston district, Texas, United States of about 4,970 people. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit: 89 forts & heritage, 35 churches and 19 parks. The must-see places are Moses Lake Tide Gate, Texas City Prairie Reserve and Kemah Boardwalk.

29.4833° N, 94.9222° WPop. 4,970

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Within 30 km148 places
Within 50 km187
Must-see133
Notable156
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from San Leon

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:11 pm

57 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 San Leon
  2. Moses Lake Tide Gategateway · 45 min
  3. Texas City Prairie Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. The Falls at Clear Lakewaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Kemah Boardwalkpark · 45 min
  6. Pine Gully Parkviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in San Leon
Today’s loopSan LeonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near San Leon?

Moses Lake Tide Gate (gateway, about 5 km), Texas City Prairie Reserve (nature spot, about 8 km), Kemah Boardwalk (park, about 15 km), Pine Gully Park (viewpoint, about 17 km), The Falls at Clear Lake (waterfall, about 18 km), Bay Area Museum (museum, about 21 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of San Leon?

187 places on Spotwander: 89 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 19 parks, 3 other attractions, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to San Leon?

First Baptist Church of Texas City, about 12 km by road; First Aero Squadron (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to San Leon?

Bayshore Church, about 10 km by road; College View Church of God in Christ (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from San Leon?

Start in San Leon, visit Moses Lake Tide Gate, then Texas City Prairie Reserve, then The Falls at Clear Lake, then Kemah Boardwalk, then Pine Gully Park, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.