Hidden away in Texas mesquite, La Lomita (Little Hill) Chapel was built in
1865 as an adobe overnight way station for Oblate padres who regularly traveled
on horseback between Brownsville and Roma. The tiny (12-by-25 feet) structure,
rebuilt of sandstone in 1889, still exhibits the original brick floors,
heavy-beamed ceilings shaped from native trees, an outdoor "beehive" oven and
original water well. Surrounding park provides picnic facilities, cooking
grills, rest rooms, brick walkways and historical site signs. Open 7 a.m.–6:30
p.m. Mon.–Sun. Three miles south of U.S. 83 on F.M. 1016.
956/580-8760.
City: Mission
Region: South Texas Plains
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
City: Fritch
Region: Panhandle Plains
Billy Bob's Texas
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country
