Bexar district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Helotes

Helotes is a town in Bexar district, Texas, United States, home to about 8,591 people. Within 50 km by road there are 255 places to visit — 100 churches, 56 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are O.P. Schnabel Park (9 km), Road Runner Express (10 km) and Friedrich Wilderness Park (10 km).

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Helotes, Texas
Helotes, Bexar district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Helotes at a glance

Location
Bexar district, Texas, United States
Population
about 8,591
Coordinates
29.5780° N, 98.6898° W
Places within 50 km
255 (56 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Helotes

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Helotes: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Helotes

100 churches within 100 km of Helotes. The closest is Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit (6 km); the best-known is San Antonio Texas Temple (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Helotes

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Helotes. The closest is Zizelmann House (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Helotes

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Helotes. The closest is Chula Vista (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Helotes

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Helotes. The closest is White Company Lake Dam (10 km); the best-known is Medina Dam (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Helotes

17 parks within 100 km of Helotes. The closest is Six Flags Fiesta Texas (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Helotes

17 museums within 100 km of Helotes. The closest is The Bihl Haus Arts (24 km); the best-known is USAF Airman Heritage Museum (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Helotes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Helotes
  2. 9 km O.P. Schnabel Park · nature spot, Bexar
  3. 9 km Batgirl Coaster Chase · temple, Bexar
  4. 1 km Six Flags Fiesta Texas · park, Bexar
  5. 1 km Road Runner Express · temple, Bexar
  6. 6 km Friedrich Wilderness Park · nature spot, Bexar
  7. 10 km Back to Helotes

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How to reach Helotes

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    Within 15 km of Helotes

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Helotes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches100100Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit (6 km)
    Forts & heritage5658Zizelmann House (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2526Chula Vista (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1120White Company Lake Dam (10 km)
    Parks1317Six Flags Fiesta Texas (10 km)
    Museums1617The Bihl Haus Arts (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens912O.P. Schnabel Park (9 km)
    Other attractions1111Steel Eel (17 km)
    Caves67Breathless Cave (9 km)
    Temples44Road Runner Express (10 km)
    Waterfalls22The Falls at Westover Hills (18 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monastery of Our Lady of Charity (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Walton Island (28 km)

    Helotes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Helotes?

    O.P. Schnabel Park (nature spot, about 9 km), Road Runner Express (temple, about 10 km), Friedrich Wilderness Park (nature spot, about 10 km), Batgirl Coaster Chase (temple, about 10 km), Six Flags Fiesta Texas (park, about 10 km), Eisenhower Park (nature spot, about 14 km).

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

    255 places on Spotwander: 100 churches, 56 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Helotes?

    Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, about 6 km by road; Zion Lutheran Church of Helotes (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Helotes?

    Zizelmann House, about 9 km by road; Wildcat Canyon Ranch Buildings (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Helotes?

    Chula Vista, about 6 km by road; Black Hill (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Helotes?

    Start in Helotes, visit O.P. Schnabel Park, then Batgirl Coaster Chase, then Six Flags Fiesta Texas, then Road Runner Express, then Friedrich Wilderness Park, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Helotes?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Helotes

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