Harris district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Tomball

Tomball is a town in Harris district, Texas, United States, home to about 11,540 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 61 churches, 41 parks, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 11 museums. The must-see places are Hindu Temple of the Woodlands (14 km), Houston Texas Temple (17 km) and Hurricane Harbor Splashtown (22 km).

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

Tomball at a glance

Location
Harris district, Texas, United States
Population
about 11,540
Coordinates
30.0972° N, 95.6161° W
Places within 50 km
173 (18 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 Tomball

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tomball: 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 Tomball

78 churches within 100 km of Tomball. The closest is Zion Church (1 km); the best-known is Houston Texas Temple (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Tomball

62 parks within 100 km of Tomball. The closest is Spring Klein Park (15 km); the best-known is Hurricane Harbor Splashtown (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tomball

41 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tomball. The closest is Neidigk Lake Dam (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Tomball

23 museums within 100 km of Tomball. The closest is Tomball Museum Center (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tomball

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tomball. The closest is Calvary Baptist Church Tomball (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tomball

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tomball. The closest is Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Tomball

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tomball
  2. 1 km Zion Church · church, Harris
  3. 1 km Tomball Museum Center · museum, Harris
  4. 14 km Hindu Temple of the Woodlands · temple, Montgomery
  5. 20 km Hurricane Harbor Splashtown · park, Harris
  6. 16 km Houston Texas Temple · church, Harris
  7. 17 km Back to Tomball

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How to reach Tomball

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tomball by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6178Zion Church (1 km)
    Parks4162Spring Klein Park (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2941Neidigk Lake Dam (6 km)
    Museums1123Tomball Museum Center (1 km)
    Other attractions023Beer Can House (52 km)
    Forts & heritage1419Calvary Baptist Church Tomball (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens (29 km)
    Temples24Hindu Temple of the Woodlands (14 km)
    Waterfalls44Twin Falls Amenity Center (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Spring Hill Park (20 km)
    Buddhist sites23Wat Buddhavas of Houston (32 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Baitus Samee Mosque (28 km)
    Caves11The Aviator Cave (23 km)
    Treks01Lone Star Hiking Trail (64 km)

    Tomball: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tomball?

    Hindu Temple of the Woodlands (temple, about 14 km), Houston Texas Temple (church, about 17 km), Tomball Museum Center (museum, about 1 km), Zion Church (church, about 1 km), Hurricane Harbor Splashtown (park, about 22 km), Tomball Methodist Church (church, about 3 km).

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

    173 places on Spotwander: 61 churches, 41 parks, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 museums, 14 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Tomball?

    Zion Church, about 1 km by road; Tomball Methodist Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Tomball?

    Spring Klein Park, about 15 km by road; Klein Park (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tomball?

    Neidigk Lake Dam, about 6 km by road; Lake Hardin Dam (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tomball?

    Start in Tomball, visit Zion Church, then Tomball Museum Center, then Hindu Temple of the Woodlands, then Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, then Houston Texas Temple, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tomball?

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

    Towns near Tomball

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