Montgomery district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Splendora

Splendora is a town in Montgomery district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,684 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 36 churches, 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 parks and 29 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lake Houston Wilderness Park (18 km), Lake Houston (32 km) and Atascocita Park (36 km).

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Splendora, Texas
Splendora, Montgomery district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Splendora at a glance

Location
Montgomery district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,684
Coordinates
30.2330° N, 95.1610° W
Places within 50 km
137 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Splendora

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Splendora: 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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Churches near Splendora

63 churches within 100 km of Splendora. The closest is Crossroads Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Splendora

55 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Splendora. The closest is Patton Village Lake Dam (5 km); the best-known is Lake Houston Wilderness Park (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Splendora

51 parks within 100 km of Splendora. The closest is May Park (27 km); the best-known is Atascocita Park (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Splendora

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Splendora. The closest is Austin Memorial Park (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Splendora

19 museums within 100 km of Splendora. The closest is Cleveland Historical Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Splendora

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Splendora. The closest is Farnsworth Park (19 km); the best-known is Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens (39 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Splendora

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Splendora
  2. 5 km Patton Village Lake Dam · dam, Montgomery
  3. 13 km Lake Houston Wilderness Park · lake, Harris
  4. 14 km Lake Houston · lake, Harris
  5. 27 km Peach Creek Dam · dam, Montgomery
  6. 14 km Crossroads Church · church, Montgomery
  7. 8 km Back to Splendora

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How to reach Splendora

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Splendora by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3663Crossroads Church (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3855Patton Village Lake Dam (5 km)
    Parks1851May Park (27 km)
    Forts & heritage2938Austin Memorial Park (17 km)
    Other attractions023Tolerance (71 km)
    Museums519Cleveland Historical Museum (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413Farnsworth Park (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints34Crater Hill (25 km)
    Temples14Hindu Temple of the Woodlands (47 km)
    Waterfalls24Imperial Falls Ward (32 km)
    Buddhist sites02Texas Buddhist Association (91 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Baitus Samee Mosque (50 km)
    Treks01Lone Star Hiking Trail (52 km)

    Splendora: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Splendora?

    Lake Houston Wilderness Park (lake, about 18 km), Patton Village Lake Dam (dam, about 5 km), Peach Creek Dam (dam, about 6 km), Crossroads Church (church, about 8 km), Lake Houston (lake, about 32 km), Atascocita Park (park, about 36 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 parks, 29 forts & heritage, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Splendora?

    Crossroads Church, about 8 km by road; Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Splendora?

    Patton Village Lake Dam, about 5 km by road; Peach Creek Dam (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Splendora?

    May Park, about 27 km by road; Deer Ridge Park (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Splendora?

    Start in Splendora, visit Patton Village Lake Dam, then Lake Houston Wilderness Park, then Lake Houston, then Peach Creek Dam, then Crossroads Church, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Splendora?

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

    Towns near Splendora

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