Atascosa district, Texas, United States
Places to visit near Lytle
Lytle is a town in Atascosa district, Texas, United States, home to about 2,869 people. Within 50 km by road there are 244 places to visit — 95 forts & heritage, 85 churches, 19 museums and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are USAF Airman Heritage Museum (30 km), Texas Stingray (33 km) and Journey to Atlantis (33 km).
Lytle at a glance
- Location
- Atascosa district, Texas, United States
- Population
- about 2,869
- Coordinates
- 29.2333° N, 98.7964° W
- Places within 50 km
- 244 (38 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums
Top places to visit near Lytle
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lytle: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Atascosa Lodge No. 379, A.F. and A.M.Forts · AtascosaNotable
- First Baptist Church of LytleForts · AtascosaNotable
- Benton City CemeteryForts · AtascosaNotable
- Black HillHills · BexarNotable
- USAF Airman Heritage MuseumMuseums · BexarMust-see
- Chacon Lake DamLakes & Dams · MedinaNotable
- Texas StingrayOther · BexarMust-see
- Journey to AtlantisOther · BexarMust-see
- Wave Breaker: The Rescue CoasterOther · BexarMust-see
- SeaWorld San AntonioParks · BexarMust-see
- Steel EelOther · BexarMust-see
- Devine Evergreen CemeteryForts · MedinaNotable
More places near Lytle
- California Hill · viewpoint · Medina · ~17 km
- Dan Hill · viewpoint · Medina · ~17 km
- Mitchell Lake · lake · Bexar · ~38 km · Must-see
- Bethel Assembly of God · church · Medina · ~18 km
- Family Home of George T. Briscoe · fort · Medina · ~19 km
- F.Xavier Schmidt House · fort · Medina · ~19 km
- Saint John Vianney Chapel Mission · church · Bexar · ~19 km
- Moye Center · fort · Medina · ~20 km
- Dubuis House · fort · Medina · ~20 km
- First County Courthouse · fort · Medina · ~20 km
- Dolch-Hans Compound · fort · Medina · ~20 km
- Alsatians of Texas · fort · Medina · ~20 km
Things to see near Lytle, by type
Forts & heritage near Lytle
95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lytle. The closest is Atascosa Lodge No. 379, A.F. and A.M. (1 km). Best time: october to february.
- Atascosa Lodge No. 379, A.F. and A.M. · fort · Atascosa · ~1 km
- First Baptist Church of Lytle · fort · Atascosa · ~1 km
- Benton City Cemetery · fort · Atascosa · ~4 km
- Devine Evergreen Cemetery · fort · Medina · ~17 km
- Family Home of George T. Briscoe · fort · Medina · ~19 km
- F.Xavier Schmidt House · fort · Medina · ~19 km
Churches near Lytle
86 churches within 100 km of Lytle. The closest is Bethel Assembly of God (18 km). Best time: year-round.
- Bethel Assembly of God · church · Medina · ~18 km
- Saint John Vianney Chapel Mission · church · Bexar · ~19 km
- Mission San José · church · Bexar · ~42 km · Must-see
- Mission Concepcion · church · Bexar · ~43 km · Must-see
- Basilica of The National Shrine of The Little Flower · church · Bexar · ~44 km · Must-see
- Ximenes Chapel · church · Bexar · ~45 km · Must-see
Museums near Lytle
23 museums within 100 km of Lytle. The closest is Big Foot Wallace Museum (26 km); the best-known is USAF Airman Heritage Museum (30 km). Best time: year-round.
- USAF Airman Heritage Museum · museum · Bexar · ~30 km · Must-see
- Blue Star Contemporary Art Center · museum · Bexar · ~44 km · Must-see
- O. Henry House · museum · Bexar · ~45 km · Must-see
- Buckhorn Saloon and Museum · museum · Bexar · ~46 km · Must-see
- Big Foot Wallace Museum · museum · Frio · ~26 km
- The Witte Museum · museum · Bexar · ~51 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lytle
15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lytle. The closest is Chacon Lake Dam (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Chacon Lake Dam · lake · Medina · ~10 km
- Mitchell Lake · lake · Bexar · ~38 km · Must-see
- Blue Wing Lake · lake · Bexar · ~44 km · Must-see
- Cox Reservoir · lake · Frio · ~24 km
- Medina Dam · lake · Medina · ~46 km · Must-see
- Gabe Lake Dam · lake · Medina · ~27 km
Parks near Lytle
14 parks within 100 km of Lytle. The closest is SeaWorld San Antonio (33 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- SeaWorld San Antonio · park · Bexar · ~33 km · Must-see
- Acequia Park · park · Bexar · ~44 km · Must-see
- Roosevelt Park · park · Bexar · ~44 km · Must-see
- Milam Square · park · Bexar · ~45 km · Must-see
- Travis Park · park · Bexar · ~46 km · Must-see
- San Pedro Springs Park · park · Bexar · ~46 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lytle
11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lytle. The closest is Mission San Juan Capistrano (44 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Mission San Juan Capistrano · sanctuary · Bexar · ~44 km · Must-see
- La Villita · sanctuary · Bexar · ~46 km · Must-see
- The Torch of Friendship · sanctuary · Bexar · ~46 km · Must-see
- Sea Life Aquarium · sanctuary · Bexar · ~46 km · Must-see
- O.P. Schnabel Park · sanctuary · Bexar · ~46 km · Must-see
- San Antonio Zoo · sanctuary · Bexar · ~51 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Lytle
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.
- Start in Lytle
- 1 km Atascosa Lodge No. 379, A.F. and A.M. · heritage site, Atascosa
- 1 km First Baptist Church of Lytle · heritage site, Atascosa
- 30 km USAF Airman Heritage Museum · museum, Bexar
- 22 km Black Hill · hill, Bexar
- 9 km Benton City Cemetery · heritage site, Atascosa
- 4 km Back to Lytle
Plan a longer trip from Lytle — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Lytle
No traveller has reported from around Lytle yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Lytle
All places near Lytle by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Cordier-Tschirhart-Seal House · fort · Medina · ~20 km
- Biry-Arh Property · fort · Medina · ~20 km
- Clousley Hill · viewpoint · Medina · ~20 km
- Arcadius Steinle House · fort · Medina · ~20 km
- Mission San José · church · Bexar · ~42 km · Must-see
- Mission Concepcion · church · Bexar · ~43 km · Must-see
- Brummett Cemetery · fort · Frio · ~23 km
- Hot Wells Hotel · fort · Bexar · ~44 km · Must-see
- Acequia Park · park · Bexar · ~44 km · Must-see
- Mission San Juan Capistrano · sanctuary · Bexar · ~44 km · Must-see
- Blue Wing Lake · lake · Bexar · ~44 km · Must-see
- Blue Star Contemporary Art Center · museum · Bexar · ~44 km · Must-see
- Roosevelt Park · park · Bexar · ~44 km · Must-see
- Basilica of The National Shrine of The Little Flower · church · Bexar · ~44 km · Must-see
- Cox Reservoir · lake · Frio · ~24 km
- Sand Branch Baptist Church · fort · Atascosa · ~24 km
- Milam Square · park · Bexar · ~45 km · Must-see
- O. Henry House · museum · Bexar · ~45 km · Must-see
- Ximenes Chapel · church · Bexar · ~45 km · Must-see
- San Fernando Cathedral · church · Bexar · ~45 km · Must-see
- Anchorage Cemetery · fort · Atascosa · ~25 km
- La Villita · sanctuary · Bexar · ~46 km · Must-see
- Medina Dam · lake · Medina · ~46 km · Must-see
- Medina Valley · viewpoint · Medina · ~46 km · Must-see
- The Torch of Friendship · sanctuary · Bexar · ~46 km · Must-see
- Tower of the Americas · attraction · Bexar · ~46 km · Must-see
- Buckhorn Saloon and Museum · museum · Bexar · ~46 km · Must-see
- Travis Park · park · Bexar · ~46 km · Must-see
- Sea Life Aquarium · sanctuary · Bexar · ~46 km · Must-see
- Saint Marks Episcopal Church · church · Bexar · ~46 km · Must-see
- The Alamo Mission · fort · Bexar · ~46 km · Must-see
- O.P. Schnabel Park · sanctuary · Bexar · ~46 km · Must-see
- San Antonio Fire Museum · church · Bexar · ~46 km · Must-see
- San Pedro Springs Park · park · Bexar · ~46 km · Must-see
- Church of Acts · church · Bexar · ~26 km
- Big Foot Wallace Museum · museum · Frio · ~26 km
- Black Creek Church · church · Medina · ~26 km
- Temple Beth-El · temple · Bexar · ~47 km · Must-see
- Gabe Lake Dam · lake · Medina · ~27 km
- Crossroads Community Church · church · Bexar · ~27 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- San Antonio Zoo · sanctuary · Bexar · ~51 km · Must-see
- Braunig Lake · lake · Bexar · ~51 km · Must-see
- San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo · attraction · Bexar · ~51 km · Must-see
- The Witte Museum · museum · Bexar · ~51 km · Must-see
- Medina Lake · lake · Bandera · ~53 km · Must-see
- McNay Art Museum · museum · Bexar · ~54 km · Must-see
- Batgirl Coaster Chase · temple · Bexar · ~55 km · Must-see
- Road Runner Express · temple · Bexar · ~55 km · Must-see
- Phil Hardberger Park · park · Bexar · ~56 km · Must-see
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas · park · Bexar · ~56 km · Must-see
- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park · sanctuary · Bexar · ~57 km · Must-see
- Friedrich Wilderness Park · sanctuary · Bexar · ~59 km · Must-see
- Calaveras Lake · lake · Bexar · ~59 km · Must-see
- Eisenhower Park · sanctuary · Bexar · ~60 km · Must-see
- Texas Transportation Museum · museum · Bexar · ~62 km · Must-see
- Primarily Primates · park · Bexar · ~65 km · Must-see
- San Antonio Texas Temple · church · Bexar · ~68 km · Must-see
- Hill Country State Natural Area · sanctuary · Bandera · ~74 km · Must-see
- Rock Dove Cave · cave · Bexar · ~75 km · Must-see
- Wilson County Jailhouse Museum · museum · Wilson · ~79 km · Must-see
- Boerne City Lake Park · lake · Kendall · ~83 km · Must-see
- Bracken Cave · cave · Comal · ~83 km · Must-see
- Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch · sanctuary · Comal · ~85 km · Must-see
- Bandera Pass · viewpoint · Bandera · ~95 km · Must-see
- Guadalupe River State Park · park · Comal · ~95 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 95 | 95 | Atascosa Lodge No. 379, A.F. and A.M. (1 km) |
| Churches | 85 | 86 | Bethel Assembly of God (18 km) |
| Museums | 19 | 23 | Big Foot Wallace Museum (26 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 11 | 15 | Chacon Lake Dam (10 km) |
| Parks | 10 | 14 | SeaWorld San Antonio (33 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 5 | 11 | Mission San Juan Capistrano (44 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 8 | 9 | Black Hill (9 km) |
| Other attractions | 7 | 8 | Texas Stingray (33 km) |
| Temples | 1 | 3 | Temple Beth-El (47 km) |
| Waterfalls | 2 | 2 | The Falls at Westover Hills (33 km) |
| Caves | 0 | 2 | Rock Dove Cave (75 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 1 | 1 | Monastery of Our Lady of Charity (49 km) |
Lytle: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Lytle?
Atascosa Lodge No. 379, A.F. and A.M. (heritage site, about 1 km), First Baptist Church of Lytle (heritage site, about 1 km), Benton City Cemetery (heritage site, about 4 km), Black Hill (hill, about 9 km), USAF Airman Heritage Museum (museum, about 30 km), Chacon Lake Dam (dam, about 10 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lytle?
244 places on Spotwander: 95 forts & heritage, 85 churches, 19 museums, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 parks.
Which is the nearest fort to Lytle?
Atascosa Lodge No. 379, A.F. and A.M., about 1 km by road; First Baptist Church of Lytle (1 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Lytle?
Bethel Assembly of God, about 18 km by road; Saint John Vianney Chapel Mission (19 km) is next.
Which is the nearest museum to Lytle?
Big Foot Wallace Museum, about 26 km by road; USAF Airman Heritage Museum (30 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Lytle?
Start in Lytle, visit Atascosa Lodge No. 379, A.F. and A.M., then First Baptist Church of Lytle, then USAF Airman Heritage Museum, then Black Hill, then Benton City Cemetery, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Lytle?
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lytle’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.