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Places near Balcones Heights by type
All 283 places by distance →One day from Balcones Heights
5 stops, one loop, back by 3:26 pm
57 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave Balcones Heights
- Basilica of The National Shrine of The Little Flowerchurch · 30 min
- Milam Squarepark · 45 min
- San Antonio Zoonature spot · 2 hrs
- Phil Hardberger Parkpark · 45 min
- O.P. Schnabel Parknature spot · 2 hrs
- Back in Balcones Heights
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near Balcones Heights?
Denman Estate Park (park, about 3 km), Basilica of The National Shrine of The Little Flower (church, about 7 km), San Pedro Springs Park (park, about 8 km), Temple Beth-El (temple, about 9 km), Ximenes Chapel (church, about 9 km), Japanese Tea Garden (garden, about 10 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Balcones Heights?
263 places on Spotwander: 93 forts & heritage, 90 churches, 29 museums, 12 parks, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.
Which is the nearest fort to Balcones Heights?
Denman Estate, about 3 km by road; Sister City Dragon Building (3 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Balcones Heights?
Church of Christ Vance Jackson, about 3 km by road; Church of Christ West Avenue (3 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Balcones Heights?
Start in Balcones Heights, visit Basilica of The National Shrine of The Little Flower, then Milam Square, then San Antonio Zoo, then Phil Hardberger Park, then O.P. Schnabel Park, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.