Jefferson district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Vidor

Vidor is a town in Jefferson district, Texas, United States, home to about 10,945 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit — 44 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 16 museums. The must-see places are Edison Museum (12 km), Art Museum of Southeast Texas (12 km) and Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica (13 km).

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Vidor, Texas
Vidor, Jefferson district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vidor at a glance

Location
Jefferson district, Texas, United States
Population
about 10,945
Coordinates
30.1316° N, 94.0155° W
Places within 50 km
117 (12 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 Vidor

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Forts & heritage near Vidor

82 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vidor. The closest is Aubrey Wilson "Moon" Mullican (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Vidor

57 churches within 100 km of Vidor. The closest is Beaumont (12 km); the best-known is Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vidor

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vidor. The closest is Cutoff Island (38 km); the best-known is Sabine Lake (41 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Vidor

27 museums within 100 km of Vidor. The closest is Edison Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Vidor

24 parks within 100 km of Vidor. The closest is Pine Street Park (11 km); the best-known is Tyrrell Park (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vidor

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vidor. The closest is Bunns Bluff (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Vidor

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vidor
  2. 13 km Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum · museum, Jefferson
  3. 3 km Edison Museum · museum, Jefferson
  4. 1 km Art Museum of Southeast Texas · museum, Jefferson
  5. 1 km Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica · church, Jefferson
  6. 7 km Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum · museum, Jefferson
  7. 16 km Back to Vidor

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How to reach Vidor

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    Within 15 km of Vidor

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vidor by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4482Aubrey Wilson "Moon" Mullican (11 km)
    Churches1557Beaumont (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs332Cutoff Island (38 km)
    Museums1627Edison Museum (12 km)
    Parks2324Pine Street Park (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints514Bunns Bluff (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411McLean Park (14 km)
    Beaches & coast310Beaumont Reserve Fleet (16 km)
    Other attractions12Texas Star (36 km)
    Temples11Temple Emanuel (13 km)
    Buddhist sites11Chua Bū Mon (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Morgan Eddy (37 km)

    Vidor: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vidor?

    Edison Museum (museum, about 12 km), Art Museum of Southeast Texas (museum, about 12 km), Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica (church, about 13 km), Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum (museum, about 13 km), Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum (museum, about 16 km), Beaumont Botanical Gardens (garden, about 22 km).

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

    117 places on Spotwander: 44 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 museums, 23 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vidor?

    Aubrey Wilson "Moon" Mullican, about 11 km by road; Andrew F. Smyth (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vidor?

    Beaumont, about 12 km by road; Saint Marks Episcopal Church (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vidor?

    Cutoff Island, about 38 km by road; Sabine Lake (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vidor?

    Start in Vidor, visit Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum, then Edison Museum, then Art Museum of Southeast Texas, then Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica, then Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vidor?

    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 Vidor

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