Places to visit near

Wharton

Wharton is a town in Wharton district, Texas, United States of about 8,726 people. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit: 39 forts & heritage, 10 churches and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are 20th Century Technology Museum, Matagorda County Museum and Fort Bend Museum.

29.3116° N, 96.1027° WPop. 8,726

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Within 30 km17 places
Within 50 km61
Must-see27
Notable168
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Wharton

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:32 pm

71 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Wharton
  2. Camp Zion Missionary Baptist Churchheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Egypt, Community ofheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Jerusalem Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. 20th Century Technology Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Elm Ridgeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Wharton
Today’s loopWhartonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Wharton?

20th Century Technology Museum (museum, about 5 km), City of Wharton (heritage site, about 1 km), New Hope Community Church (church, about 1 km), Colorado River Bridge (heritage site, about 1 km), Wharton County Peace Officer Memorial (monument, about 1 km), First Baptist Church of Wharton (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

61 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 museums, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest fort to Wharton?

City of Wharton, about 1 km by road; Colorado River Bridge (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Wharton?

New Hope Community Church, about 1 km by road; Jerusalem Church (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Wharton?

Start in Wharton, visit Camp Zion Missionary Baptist Church, then Egypt, Community of, then Jerusalem Church, then 20th Century Technology Museum, then Elm Ridge, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.