Bexar district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Von Ormy

Von Ormy is a town in Bexar district, Texas, United States, home to about 1,175 people. Within 50 km by road there are 254 places to visit — 94 churches, 87 forts & heritage, 25 museums and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are USAF Airman Heritage Museum (13 km), Mitchell Lake (19 km) and Mission San José (22 km).

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Von Ormy at a glance

Location
Bexar district, Texas, United States
Population
about 1,175
Coordinates
29.2891° N, 98.6445° W
Places within 50 km
254 (52 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 Von Ormy

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Churches near Von Ormy

95 churches within 100 km of Von Ormy. The closest is Divine Providence Catholic Church (10 km); the best-known is Mission San José (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Von Ormy

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Von Ormy. The closest is Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird (14 km); the best-known is Hot Wells Hotel (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Von Ormy

26 museums within 100 km of Von Ormy. The closest is USAF Airman Heritage Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Von Ormy

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Von Ormy. The closest is Kilroy Lake Dam (7 km); the best-known is Mitchell Lake (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Von Ormy

15 parks within 100 km of Von Ormy. The closest is Acequia Park (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Von Ormy

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Von Ormy. The closest is Mission San Juan Capistrano (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Von Ormy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Von Ormy
  2. 13 km USAF Airman Heritage Museum · museum, Bexar
  3. 16 km Mission Concepcion · church, Bexar
  4. 4 km Hot Wells Hotel · heritage site, Bexar
  5. 1 km Mission San José · church, Bexar
  6. 11 km Mitchell Lake · lake, Bexar
  7. 19 km Back to Von Ormy

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Von Ormy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9495Divine Providence Catholic Church (10 km)
    Forts & heritage8788Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird (14 km)
    Museums2526USAF Airman Heritage Museum (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs917Kilroy Lake Dam (7 km)
    Parks1215Acequia Park (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens911Mission San Juan Capistrano (24 km)
    Other attractions99Great White (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints34Black Hill (11 km)
    Temples33Temple Beth-El (28 km)
    Waterfalls22The Falls at Westover Hills (23 km)
    Caves02Rock Dove Cave (59 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monastery of Our Lady of Charity (30 km)

    Von Ormy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Von Ormy?

    USAF Airman Heritage Museum (museum, about 13 km), Mitchell Lake (lake, about 19 km), Mission San José (church, about 22 km), Mission Concepcion (church, about 23 km), Hot Wells Hotel (heritage site, about 24 km), Acequia Park (park, about 24 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Von Ormy?

    254 places on Spotwander: 94 churches, 87 forts & heritage, 25 museums, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Von Ormy?

    Divine Providence Catholic Church, about 10 km by road; Crossroads Community Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Von Ormy?

    Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird, about 14 km by road; Boeing WB-29A Superfortress (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Von Ormy?

    USAF Airman Heritage Museum, about 13 km by road; Texas Air Museum, Stinson Chapter (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Von Ormy?

    Start in Von Ormy, visit USAF Airman Heritage Museum, then Mission Concepcion, then Hot Wells Hotel, then Mission San José, then Mitchell Lake, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Von Ormy?

    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.

    Towns near Von Ormy

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