Attractions in San Antonio

• Mission Kayak
  100 Auditorium Cir • San Antonio, TX 78205
  210-383-0872
  Enjoy kayaking on the San Antonio Riverwalk at your own pace for 2-hours. Kayaking is allowed on the river from 8:00 AM - 11:15 AM on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday. March - October. Limited to 50 people each morning.
  
• The Alamo
  300 Alamo Plaza • San Antonio, TX 78205
  210-225-1391
  The complex known as "The Alamo" attracts over 2.5 million visitors annually, who come to witness the site of one of the most famous battles in American history that symbolizes courage and sacrifice. The Alamo was a small mission where a group of Texans fought against the centralist army of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna for thirteen days in 1836. Although they lost the battle, their valiant effort inspired the Texan Army under Sam Houston to gain independence at the battle of San Jacinto. The Alamo is a must-see attraction in San Antonio that is free to enter, and visitors can take a guided tour led by experts that showcases the heroes and events of the Alamo. There is also a free timed entry experience to the iconic Alamo Church that was used as a military stronghold for Texas Independence.
  
• The Historic Pearl
  303 Pearl Pkwy • San Antonio, TX 78215
  Historic brewery complex now offering dining, shopping, a farmers' market & event space. The old Pearl brewhouse is the current home of Hotel Emma.
  
• Buckhorn Saloon & Museum
  318 East Houston • San Antonio, TX
  210-247-4000
  The World Famous Buckhorn Saloon & Museum. A San Antonio tradition since 1881. Wildlife and the Wild West at its best. Join us for lunch and enjoy the exhibits. The museum is open daily at 10:00 a.m. Closing times vary. Admission charged and group rates are available.
  
• Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
  1300 Guadalupe St. • San Antonio, TX 78207
  (210) 271-3151
  The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (GCAC) was founded in 1980 as a non-profit, multi-disciplinary organization whose mission is to preserve, promote and develop the arts and culture of the Chicano/Latino/Native American peoples. Each year the Center presents and produces a season of events, exhibitions and festivals, including the San Antonio Cinefestival, the Juried Women's Art Exhibit, the Tejano Conjunto Festival en San Antonio, the San Antonio Inter-American Bookfair & Literary Festival, Hecho a Mano/Made by Hand fine arts and fine crafts market, a season of plays by the resident theatre company Los Actores de San Antonio, the Performing Arts Series, and productions featuring the Guadalupe Dance Company.
  
• Imax Theatre
  Rivercenter Mall downtown • San Antonio, TX 78205
  (210) 247-4629
  Street Level, Crockett Street entrance
  Relive history's unforgettable thirteen days of glory as 189 Texian and Tejano defenders fight for Texas Independence. IMAX puts you in the middle of this historic action with its six-story screen and six-track stereo sound.
  
• Japanese Tea Gardens
  3800 North St. Mary's St. • San Antonio, TX 78212
  (210) 821-3120
  Winding pebble walkways, stone bridges, a waterfall and tranquil pools highlight this lush garden. Admission: Free. Hours: 8:00 am-dark.
  
• Kiddie Park
  3015 Broadway • San Antonio, TX 78209
  (210) 824-4351
  America's Original Kiddie Park, as verified by the National Amusement Park Historical Association. Established 1925. A highlight of any visit to Kiddie Park is the 1918 Herschell-Spillman Carousel featuring 36 jumping horses and two Chariots. This lovely carousel was created in North Tonawanda, New York and originally located in Miami, Florida. It has been working its magic on the children of San Antonio and many visitors since 1935.
  
• King William Historic Area
  1032 S. Alamo Street • San Antonio, TX 78210
  (210) 227-8786
  (A 25-block area near downtown on the south bank of the San Antonio River.) In the late 1800's the King William District was the most elegant residential area in the city. Prominent German merchants originally settled the area. It was zoned as the state's first historic district, and has once again become a fashionable neighborhood. A self guided walking tour brochure for the King William area is available from the San Antonio Conservation Society.
  
• La Villita
  418 Villita • San Antonio, TX 78205
  (210) 207-8610
  Inside the shops of La Villita, you'll find artists and craftsmen at work making unique items you'll treasure. Whether you're searching for the perfect gift for that special person in your life, something for yourself, or just looking, you'll find shopping at La Villita is always a pleasure.
  
• Love Lock Bridge
  Kallison Walk • San Antonio, TX 78205
  The San Antonio Love Lock Bridge is a walkway that runs parallel to the San Antonio River. It is a fence filled with padlocks of love where you put a lock on it with your lover's name and throw a key into the river to symbolize eternal love.
  
• Market Square - El Mercado
  514 W. Commerce • San Antonio, TX 78207
  (210) 207-8600
  From early morning until late at night, Market Square is alive with activity. Visitors browse through 32 shops at El Mercado, - an area patterned after an authentic Mexican market. In addition, there are 80 specialty shops in Farmers Market Plaza.
  
• Natural Bridge Caverns
  26495 Natural Bridge Cavern Road • Natural Bridge Caverns, TX 78266
  (210) 651-6101
  Natural Bridge Caverns is the largest cavern in Texas and attracts more than 250,000 visitors a year. It is located 30 minutes north of downtown San Antonio, eight miles west of I-35 at exit #175, Natural Bridge Caverns Road/F.M.3009.
  
• San Antonio Botanical Garden
  555 Funston Place • San Antonio, TX 78209
  (210) 207-3263
  San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Global flora, native Texas plants, and a greensward for South Central Texas. Promoting plant conservation, public education, and enjoyment of our natural resources.
  
• San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
  2202 Roosevelt Ave. • San Antonio, TX 78210
  (210) 534-8833
  San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is a cultural oasis located in the heart of one of the nation's truly dynamic cities. Contrasted to the teeming activity of metropolitan San Antonio, the 819-acre historical park offers visitors a unique opportunity to escape from the present and journey back in time to a fascinating episode in Texas history. Preserved within the park are four Spanish Colonial missions, each with an active parish church - Missions San Jose, San Juan, Espada, and Concepcion - and two of the best surviving examples of Spanish Colonial irrigation systems in the United States.
  
• San Antonio River Lock & Dam
  Brooklyn Locks • San Antonio, TX 78215
  Ride through a lock on a river barge from Downtown through the Museum Reach to the historic Pearl Brewery Complex. View the River Locks from the Observation Station on Brooklyn Ave.
  
• San Antonio Zoo
  3903 N St. Mary's Street • San Antonio, TX 78212
  (210) 734-7184
  Recognized as one of the top zoos in the country, the San Antonio Zoo exhibits a vast collection of 3,400 animals representing over 600 species. Our natural rock cliffs offer a scenic, realistic backdrop for our African savanna and bear species, while the tree-lined San Antonio River presents a naturally-occurring environment for one of the largest bird collections in the country.
  
• Tejas Rodeo
  401 Obst Road • Bulverde (just outside San Antonio), TX 78163
  (830) 980-2226
  Let's Rodeo at Tejas Rodeo. The family-friendly rodeo and live music series starts the first weekend in March and continues each Saturday through the last weekend in November. Enjoy our famous KC Steak at the Tejas Steakhouse & Saloon.
  
• Tower of the Americas
  600 Hemisfair Plaza Way • San Antonio, TX 78205
  210.223.3101
  Built for the 1968 World's Fair, the Tower of the Americas stands 750 feet tall with breathtaking views of the city. There is an observation deck and restaurant with banquet and meeting space.