There’s more to explore along the roads into South San Antonio. Add a nearby town to your visit, or use it as your gateway to the missions, local shops, and experiences waiting here. Find a starting point below, from lake visits and local museums to parks and historic stops.
Around southern Bexar County
Southeast of San Antonio
Elmendorf
Make Elmendorf part of a southeast outing, with time at nearby Braunig Lake Park. Fishing, boating, picnic areas, and camping offer several ways to spend time by the water.
Braunig Lake Park: 17500 Donop Road, Elmendorf. Check current admission, park conditions, and boating or fishing requirements before visiting.
Plan a lake visit →South along Interstate 37
Sandy Oaks
Include Sandy Oaks as a gateway into southern Bexar County. Sandy Oaks City Park offers a local stop when your route takes you through the area.
City Park: 4451 Hickory Haven. Check the city’s current park information before heading out.
Find Sandy Oaks park information →Southwest in Bexar County
Somerset
Make Somerset City Park a stop for a walk, a picnic, or time at the playground. The city lists walking trails, shaded picnic areas, and sports spaces.
City Park: 7360 East 6th Street. Check current park information and any reserved events before visiting.
Explore Somerset City Park →Southwest along Interstate 35
Von Ormy
Add Von Ormy to a southwest outing, with a stop at the city park near City Hall on Quarter Horse. Pair your visit with nearby Somerset or Lytle.
Use the city website for park information and local notices before planning your stop.
Find city and park information →South toward Atascosa County
South of San Antonio
Poteet
Plan a seasonal outing around Poteet’s strawberry-growing tradition. The annual Strawberry Festival is a familiar draw, and local growers offer another way to explore the area when berries are available.
Strawberry picking is seasonal. Contact farms before heading out; availability and visitor arrangements vary. Use the growers list to plan directly with a farm.
Meet the strawberry growers →South toward Atascosa County
Pleasanton
Make time for the Longhorn Museum, which preserves the history of Atascosa County. It’s a place to start learning about the area before exploring more of Pleasanton.
Longhorn Museum: 1959 Highway 97 East. Confirm current opening days and visitor information with the museum before heading out.
Explore the Longhorn Museum →South, near Pleasanton
Jourdanton
Add a history stop in Jourdanton at the Atascosa County Courthouse. Historical markers on the grounds connect this area to early routes between the Rio Grande and San Antonio.
Plan an exterior look at the courthouse and its grounds. This is a working government building; check access and public hours before planning to go inside.
Explore Jourdanton’s history →Southwest in Atascosa County
Charlotte
Include Charlotte on a drive farther into Atascosa County. Laid out in 1910 with streets arranged like spokes of a wheel, the town has a history tied to farming, ranching, and the railroad.
Make this a history-minded stop along your route rather than planning around a specific attraction. Read the town’s history before you go.
Read Charlotte’s history →South in Atascosa County
Christine
Christine is another small-town gateway for a drive into Atascosa County. Learn about its early town development before adding it to a route through the area.
Pair Christine with other Atascosa County stops and check your route in advance. This is a town introduction rather than a guide to a staffed visitor attraction.
Read Christine’s history →Southeast toward Wilson County
Southeast along U.S. 181
Floresville
Leave time for a park stop in Floresville. River Park sits along the San Antonio River with picnic areas and sports fields, while Pecan Park offers playgrounds and a walking track.
Start at River Park on SH 97 West, or Pecan Park at Hospital Boulevard and 3rd Street. The city’s parks guide also includes a hike-and-bike trail along a former railroad route.
Explore Floresville’s parks →East toward Wilson County
La Vernia
Pair a park afternoon with a look at local history. La Vernia City Park has a walking trail, playscape, picnic tables, and disc golf. The Heritage Museum shares stories of La Vernia and Wilson County.
City Park: 221 San Antonio Road. Heritage Museum: 13136 U.S. Highway 87 West. Check the museum’s limited opening days or arrange an appointment before visiting.
Plan a City Park visit →Southeast beyond Floresville
Poth
Continue along U.S. 181 to Poth for another small-town stop. The city’s recreation spaces include Poth City Park, Railroad Park, Plaza Walkway, and Voges Green Space.
Poth City Park includes a pavilion, amphitheater, and athletic fields. Contact the city for current park information or to arrange a group gathering; reserved facilities may have limited access.
Visit the City of Poth →Southeast toward Wilson County
Stockdale
Choose a nature outing or a look at local history in Stockdale. Jackson Nature Park lies south of town, while the Stockdale Museum occupies the former office of physician Dr. Ella Ware.
Stockdale Museum: 507 West Main Street. Museum openings are limited, so confirm before visiting. The city’s visitor page also links to Jackson Nature Park information.
Find places to visit in Stockdale →West & southwest
Southwest of San Antonio
Lytle
Take a break from the highway and spend some time in Lytle. John Lott Municipal Park is a starting point for a picnic, a walk, or time at the playground.
John Lott Municipal Park: access at 15059 Adams Street and 19010 Live Oak Street. The city lists picnic areas, playgrounds, a walking trail, and sports facilities.
Explore John Lott Park →Southwest between Lytle and Devine
Natalia
Include Natalia as a stop along your southwest route. The city’s Veterans Memorial Monument offers a place to pause and recognize those who served.
Use the city’s information to plan your stop and confirm access. Natalia can be paired with nearby Lytle or Devine without treating each town as a separate day trip.
Learn more about Natalia →Southwest along Interstate 35
Devine
Leave time for a picnic or a playground break in Devine. City Park has picnic tables, a walking path, swings, and room to play, with trees shading the play equipment.
City Park is at Windy Knoll and Colonial Parkway. John Curcio City Park, at Hester Avenue and Tilley Drive, offers another local park stop.
Explore Devine’s parks →West in Medina County
LaCoste
Explore the railroad roots of LaCoste, which grew around a depot in the 1880s. Its town history adds context to a drive through eastern Medina County.
Pair LaCoste with nearby Castroville. The town’s historical marker is a starting point for learning about the railroad and irrigation that shaped the area.
Read the LaCoste historical marker →West along U.S. 90
Castroville
Take a closer look at Castroville’s Alsatian roots through its historic buildings. Begin with the Steinbach Haus Visitor Center, then choose stops from the city’s historic walking tour.
The walking tour includes homes and commercial buildings, many dating to the 1800s. View private properties from public areas, and check visitor hours for places you’d like to enter.
Explore the historic walking tour →West beyond Castroville
Hondo
Explore Medina County history in Hondo. The Medina County Museum complex includes the restored Southern Pacific depot, pioneer artifacts, a one-room schoolhouse, and a railroad caboose.
Medina County Museum: 2202 18th Street. Confirm current opening days before visiting, and leave time to explore downtown Hondo.
Explore Hondo’s history →Make it part of your visit
Choose a town that fits your route and leave enough time to enjoy your stops. Check driving times from your actual starting point, and confirm opening days, access, and reservations directly with each destination.
Southtown and King William are nearby San Antonio neighborhoods that can also fit into your plans. They are separate from the towns listed here.
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