San Patricio district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Mathis

Mathis is a town in San Patricio district, Texas, United States, home to about 5,037 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 parks. The must-see places are Lake Corpus Christi State Park (8 km), Lake Corpus Christi (15 km) and Battle of San Patricio (21 km).

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Mathis, Texas
Mathis, San Patricio district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mathis at a glance

Location
San Patricio district, Texas, United States
Population
about 5,037
Coordinates
28.0945° N, 97.8281° W
Places within 50 km
54 (3 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 parks

Top places to visit near Mathis

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Forts & heritage near Mathis

153 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mathis. The closest is First Baptist Church of Mathis (1 km); the best-known is Battle of San Patricio (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Mathis

24 churches within 100 km of Mathis. The closest is Methodist Parsonage First United Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mathis

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mathis. The closest is Lake Corpus Christi State Park (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Mathis

18 parks within 100 km of Mathis. The closest is Labonte Park (38 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Mathis

13 museums within 100 km of Mathis. The closest is Beeville Art Museum (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Mathis

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mathis. The closest is Odem Bay (51 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Mathis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mathis
  2. 1 km First Baptist Church of Mathis · heritage site, San Patricio
  3. 1 km Methodist Parsonage First United Church · church, San Patricio
  4. 20 km Battle of San Patricio · heritage site, San Patricio
  5. 20 km Lake Corpus Christi State Park · lake, San Patricio
  6. 15 km Lake Corpus Christi · lake, Live Oak
  7. 15 km Back to Mathis

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mathis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage36153First Baptist Church of Mathis (1 km)
    Churches624Methodist Parsonage First United Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs319Lake Corpus Christi State Park (8 km)
    Parks118Labonte Park (38 km)
    Museums213Beeville Art Museum (45 km)
    Beaches & coast010Odem Bay (51 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints36Chalk Hill (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Rob and Bessie Welder Park (37 km)
    Other attractions03KNCN-FM (Sinton) (55 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Ward Island (82 km)
    Caves11Jesse's Man Cave (23 km)

    Mathis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mathis?

    Lake Corpus Christi State Park (lake, about 8 km), Lake Corpus Christi (lake, about 15 km), Battle of San Patricio (heritage site, about 21 km), First Baptist Church of Mathis (heritage site, about 1 km), Methodist Parsonage First United Church (church, about 1 km), Chalk Hill (hill, about 4 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 park, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mathis?

    First Baptist Church of Mathis, about 1 km by road; Echo Stagecoach Depot and Post Office (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mathis?

    Methodist Parsonage First United Church, about 1 km by road; Church of Christ (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mathis?

    Lake Corpus Christi State Park, about 8 km by road; Lake Corpus Christi (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mathis?

    Start in Mathis, visit First Baptist Church of Mathis, then Methodist Parsonage First United Church, then Battle of San Patricio, then Lake Corpus Christi State Park, then Lake Corpus Christi, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mathis?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Mathis

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