San Antonio Area Attractions
Old World charm, historic landmarks and modern-day attractions combine to give San Antonio visitors plenty to see and do.
San Antonio Attractions
San Antonio is the top tourist destination in Texas. Besides its rich history and Old World charm, the Alamo city is home to some of the most popular and unique attractions in the Lone Star State, giving visitors plenty of options as to what to see and do while visiting San Antonio.
San Antonio is the top tourist destination in Texas. Besides its rich history and Old World charm, the Alamo city is home to some of the most popular and unique attractions in the Lone Star State, giving visitors plenty of options as to what to see and do while visiting San Antonio.
Day Trips from San Antonio
Although San Antonio, Texas' top tourism city, has plenty to see and do inside the city itself, there are also a number of top-rate attractions within a short drive of downtown. San Antonio area tourists and residents alike will enjoy these day trips, all of which are within easy driving distance of the Alamo City.
Although San Antonio, Texas' top tourism city, has plenty to see and do inside the city itself, there are also a number of top-rate attractions within a short drive of downtown. San Antonio area tourists and residents alike will enjoy these day trips, all of which are within easy driving distance of the Alamo City.
San Antonio Area Museums
As Texas' most popular destination, San Antonio has plenty to see and do. However, many visitors to the Alamo City are unaware of the many quality museums which are scattered throughout the city.
As Texas' most popular destination, San Antonio has plenty to see and do. However, many visitors to the Alamo City are unaware of the many quality museums which are scattered throughout the city.
Visiting the Alamo
The Alamo is not only one of Texas’ most important historical landmarks, it is also one of the state’s most popular tourist attractions, with over 2.5 million.
The Alamo is not only one of Texas’ most important historical landmarks, it is also one of the state’s most popular tourist attractions, with over 2.5 million.
Alamo Photo Gallery
Located in San Antonio, the Alamo remains a historic icon in the Lone Star State, as well as one of Texas' most popular tourist attractions. Although photos are not allowed to be taken inside the confines of the Alamo itself, there is plenty of interesting - and historic - subject matter on the grounds of the Alamo.
Located in San Antonio, the Alamo remains a historic icon in the Lone Star State, as well as one of Texas' most popular tourist attractions. Although photos are not allowed to be taken inside the confines of the Alamo itself, there is plenty of interesting - and historic - subject matter on the grounds of the Alamo.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
San Antonio's Six Flags Fiesta Texas has been one of Texas' top attractions since its inception. This massive theme park offers the only "floorless" roller coaster in the southwest, plus over 100 rides - including Tony Hawk's Big spin, shows, a waterpark and more.
San Antonio's Six Flags Fiesta Texas has been one of Texas' top attractions since its inception. This massive theme park offers the only "floorless" roller coaster in the southwest, plus over 100 rides - including Tony Hawk's Big spin, shows, a waterpark and more.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Photo Gallery
Located in Texas' most popular tourist city, San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas is among the best theme parks in America. Visitors to Fiesta Texas will find a wide-range of rides for all ages, as well as a variety of games, shows and eateries.
Located in Texas' most popular tourist city, San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas is among the best theme parks in America. Visitors to Fiesta Texas will find a wide-range of rides for all ages, as well as a variety of games, shows and eateries.
SeaWorld San Antonio
SeaWorld has long been known as a leader in marine exhibits and waterpark entertainment. SeaWorld San Antonio lives up to its billing, featuring marine life shows and displays, adventure camps, thrilling rides, a water park and more.
SeaWorld has long been known as a leader in marine exhibits and waterpark entertainment. SeaWorld San Antonio lives up to its billing, featuring marine life shows and displays, adventure camps, thrilling rides, a water park and more.
Riverwalk Photo Gallery
The Riverwalk has long been a signature attraction in the city of San Antonio. With banks lined with curio shops and restaurants and plenty of colorful riverboats to take visitors on cruises, the Riverwalk offers plenty to see and do.
The Riverwalk has long been a signature attraction in the city of San Antonio. With banks lined with curio shops and restaurants and plenty of colorful riverboats to take visitors on cruises, the Riverwalk offers plenty to see and do.
Photo Tour of the San Antonio Children's Museum
San Antonio is full of fun things to see and do, many of which are geared to families. The San Antonio Children's Museum was completely designed with families - and children - in mind. The museum offers a wide array of entertaining and educational interactive displays and is a great spot to spend some quality time with the kids.
San Antonio is full of fun things to see and do, many of which are geared to families. The San Antonio Children's Museum was completely designed with families - and children - in mind. The museum offers a wide array of entertaining and educational interactive displays and is a great spot to spend some quality time with the kids.
HemisFair Park
Originally built to hold the 1968 World’s Fair, San Antonio’s HemisFair Park has been one of the state’s most popular attractions since its inception and features one of the Alamo City's signature landmarks - the Tower of the Americas.
Originally built to hold the 1968 World’s Fair, San Antonio’s HemisFair Park has been one of the state’s most popular attractions since its inception and features one of the Alamo City's signature landmarks - the Tower of the Americas.
San Antonio Riverwalk
World famous and always enjoyable, tour the San Antonio River by foot or afloat. Visitors can spend countless hours frequenting the shops and restaurants that line the river's banks.
World famous and always enjoyable, tour the San Antonio River by foot or afloat. Visitors can spend countless hours frequenting the shops and restaurants that line the river's banks.
San Antonio Zoo
One of the largest zoos in the nation, the San Antonio Zoo houses over 3,500 animals, making it a must see for kids and adults alike.
One of the largest zoos in the nation, the San Antonio Zoo houses over 3,500 animals, making it a must see for kids and adults alike.
SeaWorld San Antonio
Marine life shows and displays, adventure camps, thrilling rides, a water park and more await you at SeaWorld San Antonio.
Marine life shows and displays, adventure camps, thrilling rides, a water park and more await you at SeaWorld San Antonio.
San Antonio Museum of Art
The San Antonio Museum of Art has several outstanding exhibits on permanent display and frequently hosts world-class touring exhibits.
The San Antonio Museum of Art has several outstanding exhibits on permanent display and frequently hosts world-class touring exhibits.
La Villita Historical District
La Villita - Spanish for "little town" - was one of the original neighborhoods in old San Antonio. Today it is full of gift shops, artisan studios, restaurants and other atractions.
La Villita - Spanish for "little town" - was one of the original neighborhoods in old San Antonio. Today it is full of gift shops, artisan studios, restaurants and other atractions.
Plaza Wax Museum & Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Two of San Antonio's most unique attractions are housed under one roof. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum has eight galleries with over 500 displays of the weird, odd, unusual and scary. The Plaza Wax Museum features over 250 realistic wax replicas of historical figures and celebrities.
Two of San Antonio's most unique attractions are housed under one roof. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum has eight galleries with over 500 displays of the weird, odd, unusual and scary. The Plaza Wax Museum features over 250 realistic wax replicas of historical figures and celebrities.
San Antonio River Cruises
San Antonio River Cruises offers relaxing and romantic boat tours on the San Antonio River through the historic Riverwalk corridor.
San Antonio River Cruises offers relaxing and romantic boat tours on the San Antonio River through the historic Riverwalk corridor.
Splashtown USA
Splashtown USA offers over 20 acres of water slides and pools to help you beat the summer heat while visiting San Antonio.
Splashtown USA offers over 20 acres of water slides and pools to help you beat the summer heat while visiting San Antonio.
San Antonio Children's Museum
The San Antonio Children's Museum is located in downtown San Antonio and offers a wide array of displays and hands-on, interactive educational exhibits.
The San Antonio Children's Museum is located in downtown San Antonio and offers a wide array of displays and hands-on, interactive educational exhibits.
Wild Animal Orphanage
San Antonio's 10-acre Wild Animal Orphanage is dedicated to rehabilitating abused exotic pets. Tours are given daily of the Wild Animal Orphanage's wildlife trail, plus the exotic animals they maintain on premise.
San Antonio's 10-acre Wild Animal Orphanage is dedicated to rehabilitating abused exotic pets. Tours are given daily of the Wild Animal Orphanage's wildlife trail, plus the exotic animals they maintain on premise.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Missions San Jose, San Juan, Espada, and Concepcion were built over the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Today these four historic San Antonio landmarks have been preserved and are open to the public as part of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Missions San Jose, San Juan, Espada, and Concepcion were built over the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Today these four historic San Antonio landmarks have been preserved and are open to the public as part of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Lighting of the River
Over 150,000 spectators gather on the day after Thanksgiving to witness the Ford Holiday River Parade & Lighting Ceremony in San Antonio. In addition to seeing lighted river boats making their way through the hour-long course, spectators will see more than 122,000 twinkling lights illuminate the Riverwalk once the mayor “pulls the switch.”
Over 150,000 spectators gather on the day after Thanksgiving to witness the Ford Holiday River Parade & Lighting Ceremony in San Antonio. In addition to seeing lighted river boats making their way through the hour-long course, spectators will see more than 122,000 twinkling lights illuminate the Riverwalk once the mayor “pulls the switch.”
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
Founded in 1980, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio is currently the largest community-based, multidisciplinary organization in the United States
Founded in 1980, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio is currently the largest community-based, multidisciplinary organization in the United States
San Antonio Botanical Gardens
Developed over several decades of volunteer effort, the San Antonio Botanical Gardens strives to educate the public on botanical life through "experience, education, and research."
Developed over several decades of volunteer effort, the San Antonio Botanical Gardens strives to educate the public on botanical life through "experience, education, and research."
Guenther House
Built by Carl Hilmer Guenther, founder of Pioneer Flour Mills, in 1860, the Guenther House has been restored as a museum, displaying mill memorabilia.
Built by Carl Hilmer Guenther, founder of Pioneer Flour Mills, in 1860, the Guenther House has been restored as a museum, displaying mill memorabilia.
Cascade Caverns
Located just outside San Antonio, Cascade Caverns offer visitors a look beneath the surface of the Texas Hill Country. The cavern stays 68 degrees year around - making it a perfect place to beat the summer heat - plus it features a 100 foot underground waterfall!
Located just outside San Antonio, Cascade Caverns offer visitors a look beneath the surface of the Texas Hill Country. The cavern stays 68 degrees year around - making it a perfect place to beat the summer heat - plus it features a 100 foot underground waterfall!
Spanish Governor's Palace
Originally built as a presidio in 1749 to protect Spanish claims against French colonization, this building was also the Governor's Palace when San Antonio was the capital of Texas during the Spanish Province era.
Originally built as a presidio in 1749 to protect Spanish claims against French colonization, this building was also the Governor's Palace when San Antonio was the capital of Texas during the Spanish Province era.
Institute of Texan Cultures
Originally opened as a display at the 1968 HemisFair, the Institute of Texan Cultures has evolved into a full-fledged museum dedicated to the ethnic and cultural history of Texas.
Originally opened as a display at the 1968 HemisFair, the Institute of Texan Cultures has evolved into a full-fledged museum dedicated to the ethnic and cultural history of Texas.
McNay Art Museum
Housed in the former home of San Antonio oil heiress Marion Koogler McNay, the McNay Art Museum features an extensive collection of American and European fine art.
Housed in the former home of San Antonio oil heiress Marion Koogler McNay, the McNay Art Museum features an extensive collection of American and European fine art.
Buckhorn Saloon and Museum
The Buckhorn Museum includes over 30,000 square feet of display area featuring artificacts from early times in Texas, wildlife exhibits from North America, Asia and Africa, historical wax museum, and more.
The Buckhorn Museum includes over 30,000 square feet of display area featuring artificacts from early times in Texas, wildlife exhibits from North America, Asia and Africa, historical wax museum, and more.
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is a 400-acre drive-through safari located in the Texas Hill Country, just outside of San Antonio.
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is a 400-acre drive-through safari located in the Texas Hill Country, just outside of San Antonio.
Natural Bridge Caverns
An underground wonder, Natural Bridge Caverns shows the family a side of the world they probably haven't seen. In addition to a variety of subterranean tours, Natural Bridge Caverns offers a host of above-ground educational activities for kids of all ages.
An underground wonder, Natural Bridge Caverns shows the family a side of the world they probably haven't seen. In addition to a variety of subterranean tours, Natural Bridge Caverns offers a host of above-ground educational activities for kids of all ages.
Southwest School of Art and Craft
Located alongside San Antonio's Riverwalk, the Southwest School of Art and Craft offers lessons to artists of all levels, as well as guided tours to the public.
Located alongside San Antonio's Riverwalk, the Southwest School of Art and Craft offers lessons to artists of all levels, as well as guided tours to the public.
Witte Museum
San Antonio's first museum, the Witte Museum, features a variety of permanent historical and scientific exhibits. The Witte is also home to various traveling exhibits and boasts live gallery performances.
San Antonio's first museum, the Witte Museum, features a variety of permanent historical and scientific exhibits. The Witte is also home to various traveling exhibits and boasts live gallery performances.
Charreada
Staged by the San Antonio Charro Association, Charreada is a Mexican rodeo competition featuring traditional dress, events and music.
Staged by the San Antonio Charro Association, Charreada is a Mexican rodeo competition featuring traditional dress, events and music.
Lost Lagoon at SeaWorld
Located inside of SeaWorld San Antonio, Lost Lagoon appears to be just that - acres of surf, sand, and palm trees right in the heart of San Antonio.
Located inside of SeaWorld San Antonio, Lost Lagoon appears to be just that - acres of surf, sand, and palm trees right in the heart of San Antonio.