San Antonio
Your getaway to San Antonio
Start with the Alamo to get the history, then walk five minutes to the River Walk for the rest of the day. The Pearl offers a farmers market, a hotel in a former brewery, and restaurants that range from tacos to tasting menus. Ride the barge for the overview, then walk the Museum Reach for the art installations and quieter water. Mission San José provides the UNESCO site without the crowds of the Alamo, plus a working parish to respect. Eat dinner in Southtown where the restaurants line South Alamo and the locals outnumber the visitors. The San Antonio Museum of Art's collection spans 5,000 years, housed in a castle-like brewery on the river. Take the bus to the Japanese Tea Garden for the views and the stone paths that feel removed from downtown. End at the Tower of the Americas for the sunset view that puts the whole city in context. Order the puffy tacos somewhere, anywhere, because they're the dish that defines the city's approach to food. San Antonio works best when you mix the famous with the neighborhood, the river with the street.
Places to love in San Antonio
San Antonio River Walk
Iconic network of pedestrian pathways along the San Antonio River lined with restaurants, shops, and cafes below street level.
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The Alamo
A historic 18th-century Spanish mission and site of the famous 1836 battle, now a museum and shrine central to Texas history. One of the most visited landmarks in the state.
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SeaWorld San Antonio
A major marine-life theme park with animal shows, aquariums, rides, and a water park. A full-day destination for families and thrill-seekers.
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Natural Bridge Caverns
The largest known commercial caverns in Texas, offering guided tours through dramatic underground rock formations plus above-ground adventure activities. A popular natural attraction near San Antonio.
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San Antonio River
Scenic river that winds through the town of San Antonio.
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Mission San Jose Catholic Church
Founded in 1720, the largest of the five San Antonio missions, best known for its rose window.
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas
A large amusement park set in a former quarry, featuring roller coasters, water rides, and live entertainment. A full-day thrill destination for families and groups.
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Historic Market Square
A large Mexican-themed marketplace with shops, stalls, and restaurants, billed as the largest of its kind in the U.S. Travelers come for crafts, souvenirs, and Tex-Mex food.
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San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral
Built in 1873 to replace the original cathedral founded more than a century earlier.
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