Things to Do in San Antonio

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Skip the Line: San Antonio Zoo General Admission Ticket
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San Antonio River Walk Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
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San Antonio Haunted History Ghost Tour
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City Tours
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San Antonio River Walk Cruise, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and Tower of the Americas
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Segway Tour of San Antonio and the Alamo
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Award winning magic show at The Magicians Agency Theatre.
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San Antonio Ghost Walking Tour
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The Haunted Ghost Bus
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio Admission Ticket
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San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour
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Top Attractions in San Antonio

1. San Antonio River Walk

Scenic Walking Areas

Downtown

By CynthiafromOhio2011

The walkway was started in the Depression as a WPA make-work project, but has grown to become the soul of San Antonio!

2. Natural Bridge Caverns

Caverns & Caves

By huckleberry500

Meters below the hot and arid Texas summer landscape is a dark and super humid cave system that was discovered back in…

3. The Alamo

Historic Sites • History Museums

This is the oldest un-restored stone church in America today, and is still an active parish.

4. Japanese Tea Gardens

Theaters • Gardens

Uptown Broadway

The 100+ year history of the Tea Gardens is described through several interpretive signs.

5. Mission San Jose

Historic Sites • Missions

Harlandale

This mission is the largest among the 5 frontier missions built by Spanish missionaries in the early 18th century and…

6. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Hiking Trails

Open now

By jackmgibbons

The Alamo is a historical landmark that represents a the transition of Texas from Mexican rule to independence and USA…

7. San Antonio Botanical Garden

Gardens

Uptown Broadway

From native plants in three distinct regions of Texas to Rainforest and Desert and Japanese garden San Antonio…

8. San Antonio Zoo

Zoos

Uptown Broadway

Admission tickets from PHP 1,243.66

The zoo occupies the site of a mined-out quarry, hence extensive sue of limestone, as well as many natural cliffs and…

9. Witte Museum

Speciality Museums

Uptown Broadway

Located on the banks of the San Antonio River, this natural history museum is dedicated to natural history, science and…

10. SeaWorld

Amusement & Theme Parks

This recent addition to the show roster is a well-organized showcase of the many land animals (dogs, cats, pigs, geese…

11. San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral

Churches & Cathedrals

Downtown

Located near the heart of San Antonio sits the first church built in San Antonio and the oldest Catholic Church in…

12. Mission Trail

Historic Walking Areas

Harlandale

Stretching for several miles along the San Antonio River are the five Spanish Colonial Missions that comprise Texas…

13. Tower of the Americas

Architectural Buildings • Observation Decks & Towers

Downtown

The symbol of the San Antonio Hemisfair 1968 specialized worlds fair celebrating the civilizations that settled the…

14. San Antonio Aquarium

Aquariums

Northwest Side

Among the exhibits are robotic dinosaurs, bird feedings, reptiles and sting rays.

15. King William Historic District

Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas

By happytraveler259

An historic area that has been gradually restored since the 1960's.

16. Historic Market Square

Shopping Malls

Paid parking is available on the edge of the”El Mercado” section, which makes it convenient to visit by car.

17. Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

Zoos

Designed originally as a drive through exotic wildlife park, the Ranch has seen to expand their features and services…

18. San Antonio River

Bodies of Water

Downtown

On a bend in the river, the original mission that became the Alamo was founded almost 300 years ago.

19. Pearl Brewery

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

This is a vibrant urban development that The community helped design from the old Pearl Beer Brewery.

20. The DoSeum - San Antonio's Museum for Kids

Children's Museums

Uptown Broadway

The inside has two floors of interactive exhibits to engage children of all ages.

21. Mission Concepcion

Missions

By E7827KOsharonb

This mission is one of the country's oldest original stone churches.

22. Briscoe Western Art Museum

Art Museums • History Museums

This museum is housed in the classic 1920's publiclibrary, beautifully restored by Lake-Flato.

23. Morgan's Wonderland

Amusement & Theme Parks

Morgan's Wonderland is outfitted with a variety of attractions: huge shaded playgrounds, carousel, a train, old…

24. Lackland Air Force Base

Military Bases & Facilities

This covers the history of the enlisted force training, as well as about 40 aircraft on display around the base.

25. McNay Art Museum

Art Museums

Uptown Broadway

The museum is housed within the creator’s 1927 mansion and landscaped grounds.

26. Majestic & Empire Theatres

Theaters

Downtown

Originally an"atmospheric style" movie theatre,The Majestic is a unique and functional theatre used for a variety of…

27. Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Amusement & Theme Parks

Northwest Side

By Great_Beer_Now

The park covers 200+ acres with about 50 rides, 8 roller coasters, a water park, and more to keep the family members…

28. Main Plaza

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Downtown

In 25 minutes it tells the history of San Antonio, from its founding to the present.

29. The Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum

Speciality Museums

Downtown

Admission tickets from PHP 1,143.67

This is a historic venue portraying many rooms of stuffed animals.

30. San Antonio Museum of Art

Art Museums

Downtown

Never made it out of the Asian collection.

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