Welcome to San Antonio,
one of America’s top travel destinations.
Start your San Antonio sightseeing with a tour of 18th century Spanish missions and several iconic attractions by the Paseo del Rio, also known as the River Walk. The River Walk is accessible by vintage trolleys or even river taxis that will offer you a unique view of this thriving downtown.
Indulge in TexMex and European food from the restaurants strewn across the city. When you’re ready to continue your San Antonio tour, you can spend hours wandering the San Antonio Museum of Art, which is housed in an old brewery. Ready for some sunshine? Head to Market Square to enjoy live performances, merchant stalls full of goods to purchase, and a perfect opportunity for people-watching.
Start your San Antonio sightseeing with a tour of 18th century Spanish missions and several iconic attractions by the Paseo del Rio, also known as the River Walk. The River Walk is accessible by vintage trolleys or even river taxis that will offer you a unique view of this thriving downtown.
Indulge in TexMex and European food from the restaurants strewn across the city. When you’re ready to continue your San Antonio tour, you can spend hours wandering the San Antonio Museum of Art, which is housed in an old brewery. Ready for some sunshine? Head to Market Square to enjoy live performances, merchant stalls full of goods to purchase, and a perfect opportunity for people-watching.
If you’ve brought the kids (or even if you’re on your own), you can head to the San Antonio Zoo and mingle with zebras and hundreds of other animals. Cap off your trip with a visit to the top of the Tower of the Americas, where you can see the entire city lit up beneath you.
From an African safari wilderness
and fun-filled water parks to street festivals and ancient artifacts, San Antonio
caters for all the family. San Antonio is one of Texas’ most popular cities to
visit with a population of over 1.3 million. Its location, a mere three hours
from the Mexican border, has greatly influenced the culture and heritage of
this time fine city. Wander the streets and notice the heavy Spanish Colonial
influence in the building and architecture. Peruse the Mexican market stalls
and try some Tex-Mex cuisine for an authentic Texan experience.
Dotted along the river
walk you will find the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Spanish
Christian gated communities that date back to the 1700s. These missions were a
place of refuge for inhabitants during less peaceful times. The most popular
mission, The Alamo, was the battleground for a ferocious battle during the
Texas Revolution. To find out more about the rich and diverse cultural influences
on San Antonio, head to the Institute of Texan Cultures, where you’ll learn
about the other nations that helped from the Lone Star state. Follow that up
with a trip to San Antonio Museum of Art where you can peruse art and ancient
artefacts dating back to the year 400.
Escape the city noise with
a visit to the San Antonio Botanical Gardens or the nearby Japanese Tea
Gardens. These beautiful city centre parks officer a tranquil reprieve from the
hustle and bustle of San Antonio. If you would prefer a wild safari experience,
make sure to check National Bridge Wildlife Ranch where you can get up close
and personal with the animals on the Drive-Thru.
There are lots of ways to
explore San Antonio, with bus route seven servicing the majority of the city’s
attractions. Invest in a pre-purchased ticket and jump on the off as you like.
Alternatively you can hire a car and explore the stunning wilderness just
outside the city. Hike or bike along kilometers of trails in Friedrich
Wilderness Park. Kids will love all the water activities at Landa Park as well
as all the exotic and native animals at San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium.
San Antonio really is a
vibrant city with lots to see and do for all the family. Many of the
attractions are open all the time, making it great destination any time of the
year.
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