Montgomery district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Willis

Willis is a town in Montgomery district, Texas, United States, home to about 6,313 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 47 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 churches, 42 forts & heritage and 7 parks. The must-see places are Lone Star Hiking Trail (15 km), Lake Conroe (17 km) and Sam Houston National Forest (17 km).

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Willis, Texas
Willis, Montgomery district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Willis at a glance

Location
Montgomery district, Texas, United States
Population
about 6,313
Coordinates
30.4249° N, 95.4799° W
Places within 50 km
144 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Willis

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Willis

63 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Willis. The closest is Clifton Clde (4 km); the best-known is Lake Conroe (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Willis

56 churches within 100 km of Willis. The closest is Calvary Baptist Church (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Willis

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Willis. The closest is Conroe Community Cemetery (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Willis

30 parks within 100 km of Willis. The closest is Candy Cane Park (14 km); the best-known is Huntsville State Park (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Willis

20 museums within 100 km of Willis. The closest is Heritage Museum of Montgomery County (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Willis

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Willis. The closest is Sam Houston National Forest (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Willis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Willis
  2. 4 km Clifton Clde · lake, Montgomery
  3. 14 km Lone Star Hiking Trail · trek, Walker
  4. 2 km Sam Houston National Forest · nature spot, Walker
  5. 24 km Lake Conroe · lake, Montgomery
  6. 12 km Chambers Lake Dam · dam, Montgomery
  7. 5 km Back to Willis

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How to reach Willis

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Willis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4763Clifton Clde (4 km)
    Churches2956Calvary Baptist Church (10 km)
    Forts & heritage4256Conroe Community Cemetery (16 km)
    Parks730Candy Cane Park (14 km)
    Other attractions022Beer Can House (92 km)
    Museums720Heritage Museum of Montgomery County (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Sam Houston National Forest (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints56Crater Hill (25 km)
    Temples13Hindu Temple of the Woodlands (35 km)
    Waterfalls23Lake Forest Falls (16 km)
    Treks11Lone Star Hiking Trail (15 km)
    Beaches & coast11Lake Conroe Lighthouse (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitus Samee Mosque (64 km)
    Buddhist sites01American Bodhi Center (70 km)

    Willis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Willis?

    Lone Star Hiking Trail (trek, about 15 km), Lake Conroe (lake, about 17 km), Sam Houston National Forest (nature spot, about 17 km), Clifton Clde (lake, about 4 km), Chambers Lake Dam (dam, about 5 km), Lake Arrowhead Number 3 (lake, about 5 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 47 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 7 parks, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Willis?

    Clifton Clde, about 4 km by road; Chambers Lake Dam (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Willis?

    Calvary Baptist Church, about 10 km by road; Conroe Church (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Willis?

    Conroe Community Cemetery, about 16 km by road; Cunningham, Minnie Fisher (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Willis?

    Start in Willis, visit Clifton Clde, then Lone Star Hiking Trail, then Sam Houston National Forest, then Lake Conroe, then Chambers Lake Dam, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Willis?

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

    Towns near Willis

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