Trinity district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Trinity

Trinity is a town in Trinity district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,752 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 churches and 2 museums. The must-see places are Lake Livingston (25 km), Texas Prison Museum (38 km) and Huntsville State Park (49 km).

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Trinity, Texas
Trinity, Trinity district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Trinity at a glance

Location
Trinity district, Texas, United States
Population
about 2,752
Coordinates
30.9452° N, 95.3755° W
Places within 50 km
74 (3 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 churches and museums

Top places to visit near Trinity

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Forts & heritage near Trinity

129 forts & heritage within 100 km of Trinity. The closest is Charles Nesbitt Charlie Wilson (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Trinity

88 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Trinity. The closest is Westwood Lake Dam (5 km); the best-known is Lake Livingston (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Trinity

27 churches within 100 km of Trinity. The closest is Wesley Memorial Church (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Trinity

10 museums within 100 km of Trinity. The closest is Sam Houston Memorial Museum (38 km); the best-known is Texas Prison Museum (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Trinity

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Trinity. The closest is Camp Hill (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Trinity

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Trinity. The closest is Sam Houston National Forest (57 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Trinity

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Trinity
  2. 1 km Dorcas Wills Memorial Baptist Church · monument, Trinity
  3. 3 km Civilian Conservation Corps Camp at Trinity · heritage site, Trinity
  4. 24 km Lake Livingston · lake, San Jacinto
  5. 26 km Cedar Grove Cemetery · heritage site, Trinity
  6. 1 km Charles Nesbitt Charlie Wilson · heritage site, Trinity
  7. 0 km Back to Trinity

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How to reach Trinity

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Trinity by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage36129Charles Nesbitt Charlie Wilson (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2488Westwood Lake Dam (5 km)
    Churches427Wesley Memorial Church (36 km)
    Museums210Sam Houston Memorial Museum (38 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints510Camp Hill (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Sam Houston National Forest (57 km)
    Parks24Bearkat Field (39 km)
    Waterfalls12Rocky Creek Waterfalls (40 km)
    Treks01Lone Star Hiking Trail (58 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01The Island (77 km)
    Beaches & coast01Lake Conroe Lighthouse (79 km)

    Trinity: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Trinity?

    Charles Nesbitt Charlie Wilson (heritage site, about 1 km), Dorcas Wills Memorial Baptist Church (monument, about 1 km), Cedar Grove Cemetery (heritage site, about 1 km), Civilian Conservation Corps Camp at Trinity (heritage site, about 3 km), Lake Livingston (lake, about 25 km), Westwood Lake Dam (dam, about 5 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 churches, 2 museums, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Trinity?

    Charles Nesbitt Charlie Wilson, about 1 km by road; Dorcas Wills Memorial Baptist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Trinity?

    Westwood Lake Dam, about 5 km by road; Horseshoe Lake Dam (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Trinity?

    Wesley Memorial Church, about 36 km by road; Central Church (46 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Trinity?

    Start in Trinity, visit Dorcas Wills Memorial Baptist Church, then Civilian Conservation Corps Camp at Trinity, then Lake Livingston, then Cedar Grove Cemetery, then Charles Nesbitt Charlie Wilson, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Trinity?

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

    Towns near Trinity

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