San Antonio Attractions
San Antonio
San Antonio lies on the San Antonio River and the narrow San Pedro Creek, on the south-eastern edge of the Texan tableland.
San Antonio lies on the San Antonio River and the narrow San Pedro Creek, on the south-eastern edge of the Texan tableland.
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The Alamo
The Alamo is an early 18th C church which was later turned into a fort. The building was made famous in the war of independence when a small Texas force used the fort for cover against an army of 3000 Mexicans.
Paseo del Rio (River Walk)
The River Walk, along the San Antonio River, runs for several miles past restaraunts, shops, and hotels. The walk is a level below street level so no streets need be crossed. River cruises are also available along this section.
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park oversees four 18th C missions just south of the city center.
Brackenridge Park
North of downtown San Antonio is the spacious Breckenridge Park, with a miniature railway and cableway for children, the Chinese Sunken Gardens and the Japanese Tea Garden. To the east, beyond Funston Place, are the beautiful Botanical Gardens.
Buckhorn Saloon and Museums
The functioning Saloon is over 100 years old. While you have a drink or meal prepare to be entertained with trick roping, an old west card act, cowboy poet and gunfighters. There is also an arcade and wax museum.
Hours
May 30 to September 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
September 6 to May 29
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Casa Navarro State Historic Site
This was the home of Jose Antonio Navarro, a central figure in the formation of Texas. His personal memorabilia is on display.
Casa Navarro State Historic Site
228 South Laredo Street
San Antonio, TX 78207-4544
United States
228 South Laredo Street
San Antonio, TX 78207-4544
United States
Phone 1 (210) 226-4801
Fax 1 (210) 226-4801
Children's Museum
The museum is aimed at children 2 to 10 years of age and features hands-on, educational displays.
San Antonio Children's Museum
305 East Houston Street
San Antonio, TX 78205-1802
United States
305 East Houston Street
San Antonio, TX 78205-1802
United States
Phone 1 (210) 212-4453
Fax 1 (210) 242-1313
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Cowboy Museum (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
The museum, housed in an 1850's building, contains a collection of Old West artifacts and art as well as depictions of a saloon, saddle shop, jail, and general store.
The museum, housed in an 1850's building, contains a collection of Old West artifacts and art as well as depictions of a saloon, saddle shop, jail, and general store.
Edward Steves Homestead
This home was built in 1876 for Edward Steves, founder of the Steves Lumber Company. It has been maintained since 1954 as a historic home.
Steves Homestead Museum
509 King William Street
San Antonio, TX 78204-1411
United States
509 King William Street
San Antonio, TX 78204-1411
United States
Phone 1 (210) 225-5924
Fax 1 (210) 223-9014
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:15 | 16:15 | 16:15 | 16:15 | 16:15 | 16:15 | 16:15 |
Hemis Fair Park
South-east of the Alamo is HemisFair Park, scene of the World's Fair of 1968. It is dominated by the 750 ft high Tower of the Americas, with an observation platform and revolving restaurant. Beyond this are the Institute of Texan Cultures and the Mexican Cultural Institute (contemporary Mexican art).
Hertzberg Circus Museum (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
The Hertzberg Museum has stopped operating due to the condition of the building in which it was located. It may resume operations at some point in the future.
The Hertzberg Museum has stopped operating due to the condition of the building in which it was located. It may resume operations at some point in the future.
Institute of Texan Cultures
The exhibits depict the contributions of many of the ethnic and cultural groups that settled in Texas.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 7.00 |
| Military discount | $ 6.00 |
| Child 11 & under | $ 6.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
King William Historic District
To the south of these two plazas is the King William Historic District, built by prosperous German settlers in the 19th c. and named after King William of Prussia. The Steves Homestead (509 King William St.) a German house built in 1876, and Guenther House (205 Guenther St.), built in 1860, are open to the public.
La Villita
South of the Arneson Theater is La Villita, the Mexican quarter (mid-18th c.; restored), with many shops selling folk art, art galleries and restaurants in adobe houses.
Lyric Opera
The Lyric Opera was established in 1997 by Mark A. Richter, a local tenor and businessman. The company began with modest budget productions and has evolved into more full scale, major performing arts organization.
Malibu Castle
This amusement park features miniature golf, baseball batting cages and bumper boats.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 20:00 |
Market Square
Further west, beyond San Pedro Creek, is the city's Mexican quarter, with the picturesque Market Square (El Mercado) on West Commerce Street.
San Antonio Market Square
514 W. Commerce
San Antonio, TX 78207
United States
514 W. Commerce
San Antonio, TX 78207
United States
Phone 1 (210) 207-8600
Fax 1 (210) 207-4287
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
McNay Art Museum
In northern San Antonio are two fine art museums. The McNay Art Museum, specialises in modern art, including contemporary Indian art.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 21:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Mexican Cultural Institute
The center displays permanent and changing exhibits with a focus on contemporary Mexican and South American artists. The institute also provides lectures, films, and workshops.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch has over 50 species from around the world that roam freely in the drive-through safari.
All values are in United States Dollars
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Road
San Antonio, TX 78266
United States
26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Road
San Antonio, TX 78266
United States
Phone 1 (803) 438-7400
Fax 1 (830) 438-3494
Hours
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 16.50 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 15.50 |
| Child 11 & under | $ 8.50 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
San Angel Folk Art
The center features Latin American folk art, including Oaxacan wood carvings, furniture and Aguilar ceramics.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
San Antonio Botanical Gardens
The various areas of the garden include a children's garden, conservatory, native plants and formal garden.
All values are in United States Dollars
San Antonio Botanical Society
555 Funston Place
San Antonio, TX 78209-6631
United States
555 Funston Place
San Antonio, TX 78209-6631
United States
Phone 1 (210) 207-3250
Fax 1 (210) 207-3274
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 6.00 |
| Students | $ 6.00 |
| Military discount | $ 6.00 |
| Child 13 & under | $ 5.00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
San Antonio International Airport
The airport is located in north central San Antonio, approximately 15 minutes from the downtown area. The airlines servicing the airport offer direct flights to 29 destinations around the USA and Mexico.
San Antonio Museum of Art
The San Antonio Museum of Art features collections of Greek and Roman antiquities, Asian, European, American and Latin American art.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 7.00 |
| Students | $ 5.00 |
| Military discount | $ 5.00 |
| Child 11 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
San Antonio Zoo
750 species are represented here, many in their natural habitat.
All values are in United States Dollars
San Antonio Zoo
3903 North Saint Marys Street
San Antonio, TX 78212-7183
United States
3903 North Saint Marys Street
San Antonio, TX 78212-7183
United States
Phone 1 (210) 734-7184
Fax 1 (210) 734-7291
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 10.75 |
| Military discount | $ 9.75 |
| Child 11 & under | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 8.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
San Fernando Cathedral
The burial site of heroes of the Alamo.
San Fernando Cathdedral
115 Main Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
United States
115 Main Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
United States
Phone 1 (210) 227-1297
Fax 1 (210) 271-0149
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 18:30 | 18:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
SeaWorld
The large marine entertainment showplace, SeaWorld, lies 16 mi. north-west of San Antonio on Loop 1604. It has over 25 shows, attractions and exhibitions, including the killer whales, Cypress Gardens West Botanical Gardens, a large white-water run and, for children, Capt'n Kid's World.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Six Flags Fiesta is a musical, theme and water park set in a former rock quarry. Rides include the Wagon Wheel, the Road Runner Express, the Rattler and Poltergeist coasters, a steam train and old-fashioned carousel.
Spanish Governor's Palace
To the west of the San Antonio River, reached by way of the Main Plaza and the archiepiscopal San Fernando Cathedral (originally built by settlers from the Canaries in 1738-58), is the Military Plaza/Plaza de Armas, with the low whitewashed palace of the Spanish governor, built in 1749 with materials imported from Spain.
Splashtown San Antonio
Over 50 rides and attractions as well as water slides and activities.
All values are in United States Dollars
Splashtown San Antonio
3600 North Pan Am Expressway
San Antonio, TX 78219
United States
3600 North Pan Am Expressway
San Antonio, TX 78219
United States
Phone 1 (210) 227-1400
Fax 1 (210) 225-7946
| Adult | $ 29.99 |
| Child | $ 21.99 |
| Child 1 & under | FREE |
| Senior over 65 | FREE |
Texas Transportation Museum
The museum features a variety of antique vehicles and fire equipment, vintage railcars and horse-drawn carriages.
Hours
April 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed | 9:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 9:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
U.S. Army Medical Museum
In 1862, the original museum was a research facility in Washington D.C. Everything was transferred to Texas in 1946.
The collection consists of Army medical equipment, uniforms, artwork and photographs as well as M170 Front Line Ambulance, an H13 D Model (Korean War) helicopter, and a UH1 Huey from the early Vietnam War.
The collection consists of Army medical equipment, uniforms, artwork and photographs as well as M170 Front Line Ambulance, an H13 D Model (Korean War) helicopter, and a UH1 Huey from the early Vietnam War.
US Army Medical Department Museum
Box 340244
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
United States
Box 340244
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
United States
Phone 1 (210) 221-6358
Fax 1 (210) 221-6781
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Witte Museum
The Witte Museum offers history and science exhibits, traveling exhibits, family events, live gallery theater, and overnight camp-ins for children.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 7.00 |
| Child 11 & under | $ 6.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Yturri-Edmunds Historic Site
This adobe block house was built sometime between 1840 and 1860. Also on the property are a mill, carriage house, and a stone rubble house.
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Fredericksburg, Texas
The small town of Fredericksburg, located in the hills outside of San Antonio, is well known for its German heritage
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