Harris district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Spring

Spring is a town in Harris district, Texas, United States, home to about 54,298 people. Within 50 km by road there are 248 places to visit — 86 churches, 68 parks, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 14 museums. The must-see places are Hurricane Harbor Splashtown (2 km), Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens (7 km) and National Museum of Funeral History (13 km).

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Spring, Texas
Spring, Harris district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Spring at a glance

Location
Harris district, Texas, United States
Population
about 54,298
Coordinates
30.0799° N, 95.4172° W
Places within 50 km
248 (83 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Spring

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Spring: 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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Things to see near Spring, by type

Churches near Spring

89 churches within 100 km of Spring. The closest is Resurrection Lutheran Church (4 km); the best-known is Houston Texas Temple (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Spring

79 parks within 100 km of Spring. The closest is Hurricane Harbor Splashtown (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Spring

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Spring. The closest is Fountain (12 km); the best-known is Lake Houston (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Spring

19 museums within 100 km of Spring. The closest is Spring Historical Museum (1 km); the best-known is National Museum of Funeral History (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Spring

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Spring. The closest is Commemorative Tribute to Cynthia Woods Mitchell (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Spring

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Spring. The closest is Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Spring

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Spring
  2. 2 km Hurricane Harbor Splashtown · park, Harris
  3. 16 km Houston Texas Temple · church, Harris
  4. 12 km Baitus Samee Mosque · mosque, Harris
  5. 4 km National Museum of Funeral History · museum, Harris
  6. 8 km Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens · garden, Harris
  7. 7 km Back to Spring

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How to reach Spring

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    Within 15 km of Spring

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Spring by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8689Resurrection Lutheran Church (4 km)
    Parks6879Hurricane Harbor Splashtown (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2532Fountain (12 km)
    Other attractions2123Beer Can House (44 km)
    Museums1419Spring Historical Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1719Commemorative Tribute to Cynthia Woods Mitchell (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens (7 km)
    Temples24Hindu Temple of the Woodlands (21 km)
    Waterfalls34Imperial Falls Ward (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Spring Hill Park (21 km)
    Buddhist sites13Wat Buddhavas of Houston (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Baitus Samee Mosque (16 km)
    Caves11The Aviator Cave (34 km)
    Treks01Lone Star Hiking Trail (62 km)

    Spring: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Spring?

    Hurricane Harbor Splashtown (park, about 2 km), Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens (garden, about 7 km), National Museum of Funeral History (museum, about 13 km), Baitus Samee Mosque (mosque, about 16 km), Houston Texas Temple (church, about 18 km), Spring Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km).

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

    248 places on Spotwander: 86 churches, 68 parks, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 other attractions, 14 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Spring?

    Resurrection Lutheran Church, about 4 km by road; Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Spring?

    Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, about 2 km by road; Bayer Park (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Spring?

    Fountain, about 12 km by road; Lake Woodlands Dam (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Spring?

    Start in Spring, visit Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, then Houston Texas Temple, then Baitus Samee Mosque, then National Museum of Funeral History, then Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Spring?

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

    Towns near Spring

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