Places to visit near

Elmendorf

Elmendorf is a town in Bexar district, Texas, United States of about 1,688 people. Within 50 km by road there are 252 places to visit: 104 forts & heritage, 84 churches and 33 museums. The must-see places are San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Braunig Lake and Calaveras Lake.

29.2561° N, 98.3328° WPop. 1,688

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Within 30 km178 places
Within 50 km252
Must-see69
Notable212
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Elmendorf

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:17 pm

51 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 Elmendorf
  2. Braunig Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Blue Wing Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Mitchell Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Mission San Juan Capistranonature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Calaveras Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Elmendorf
Today’s loopElmendorfStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Elmendorf?

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (nature spot, about 2 km), Braunig Lake (lake, about 5 km), Calaveras Lake (lake, about 7 km), Blue Wing Lake (lake, about 13 km), Mission San Juan Capistrano (nature spot, about 18 km), Mitchell Lake (lake, about 20 km).

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

252 places on Spotwander: 104 forts & heritage, 84 churches, 33 museums, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Elmendorf?

Cover Cemetery, about 14 km by road; Boldtville Schoolhouse (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Elmendorf?

Boldtville Presbyterian Church, about 15 km by road; El Carmen Cemetery (Cementerio del Carmen) (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Elmendorf?

Start in Elmendorf, visit Braunig Lake, then Blue Wing Lake, then Mitchell Lake, then Mission San Juan Capistrano, then Calaveras Lake, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.