Popular Attractions
Click on the name for the attraction's website (if available). For much more detail and more attractions, see San Antonio's Offical Visitors Website.

The Alamo
The Alamo (orginally named Mission San Antonio de Valero, the Alamo is one of the most visited and most famous places in all of Texas. It is the site where 189 Texans died defending their freedom on March 6, 1836 and the mission is now a museum that honors them. It lies in the middle of downtown San Antonio. Admission is free.

River Walk (Paseo Del Rio)
This river-level world is the pride of San Antonio. Resting in the middle of downtown, it is lined with beautiful scenery, resturants, shopping centers, and much more. There are even tours on boats that will explain the history and importance of many places along the path of the river.

The Mission Trails
This is a group of missions that the Spanish had set up in Texas in it's attempts to colonize the area.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas
A gigantic theme and water park that reflects the heritage and history of San Antonio and Texas.

Sea World
This is the world's largest marine life adventure park and family entertainment place. On 250 acres, it is actually four parks and has over 25 shows, rides, and attractions for all ages.

Splashtown
18 acres of wild water fun.

San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio's nationally famous professional basketball team.

San Antonio Zoo
One of the best zoos in the nation, this place holds over 3,500 animals of 750 species on 35 acres. It also includes one of the biggest bird collections in the world.

Tower of the Americas
In Hemisfair park, his 750 foot tall resturant offers a panoramic view of San Antonio.

Natural Bridge Caverns
Texas's largest caverns, this is an underground world filled with fun and interesting things to learn as well as many activities above ground.

Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
This is an African safari, Texan style, where animals walk right up to your car.

The Majestic Theater
This old theater, now a historical landmark, is a beautiful place to visit and watch the many amazing shows offered, including the San Antonio Symphony.

Market Square (El Mercado)
Almost every day, this area swarms with shops and people and resembles a genuine Mexican market.

Sunset Station
A favorite place for shopping, entertainment, and food.

Institute of Texan Cultures
A wonderful place to learn about the cultures of Texas.

Botanical Garden
This is a 33 acre musuem filled with living plants and amazing displays.

La Villita
An arts and crafts community.

McNay Art Museam
A stunning art museam.

San Antonio Museum of Art
A beautiful museum with floor after floor of amazing artwork and sculptures, this is not a place to be missed, especially by avid art lovers.

Witte Museam
One of San Antonio's best museams, the Witte has something for people of all ages.

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