Things to do in San Antonio

Considered the heart of Texan cowboy country, San Antonio offers a wealth of attractions and activities for visitors to the city. San Antonio has a rich Wild West history, which visitors can get a feel for by visiting places such as Casa Navarro State Historic Site, the Spanish Governor's Palace, San Antonio Missions National Park, the King William Historic District and the iconic Alamo Mission.

There are plenty of galleries and attractions for the culturally inclined, such as the fun and eclectic Buckhorn Saloon and Museum, the Institute of Texan Cultures, the DoSeum children's museum, San Antonio Museum of Art and the Witte Museum.

Spending time outdoors is a great way to take advantage of the San Antonio sunshine, and families will want to visit theme parks such as SeaWorld, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch. There are also many different ways to travel around and discover San Antonio. Local operators offer tours by helicopter, Segway, bus and on foot. For a different view of the city, try the night-time Ghost Hunts of San Antonio Tour.

The Alamo photo

The Alamo

The Alamo has assumed mythological significance in American culture. Originally built as a mission by Spanish priests in 1718, the missionaries later gave the land to resident conv…

Riverwalk photo

Riverwalk

The River Walks serves as the centre of San Antonio's shopping and dining district. Winding its way for some five miles (8km) along the river, travellers can even take a stroll thr…

Six Flags Fiesta Texas photo

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

The city's biggest theme park and one of the best-known in the United States, Six Flags Fiesta Texas keeps raising the bar with its water rides, roller coasters and musical shows. …

Buckhorn Saloon and Museum photo

Buckhorn Saloon and Museum

The Buckhorn Saloon and Museum contains wildlife exhibits, wax effigies and other western memorabilia. The owner's wife also collected rattlesnake rattles, which she used to create…

Spanish Governor's Palace photo

Spanish Governor's Palace

Described by National Geographic as the most beautiful building in San Antonio, the diminutive palace once served as the headquarters for the Spanish rulers of this region. Built i…

Corpus Christi photo

Corpus Christi

A resplendent South Texas coastal city, Corpus Christi enjoys a relaxed and laidback atmosphere. Affectionately known as the Sparkling City by the Sea, it's just 143 miles (230km) …

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