ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
America's Original Kiddie Park
3015 Broadway • San Antonio, TX 78209
210-824-4351
Verified by the National Amusement Park Historical Association as the oldest children's amusement park in the country, this historical park features a carousel, Ferris Wheel, kiddie cars, a snack bar, boat rides, video games, pinball machines, and much more. more... mapAztec on the River
201 East Commerce Street • San Antonio, TX 78205
Located on the Riverwalk
210-227-3930, 877-43-AZTEC
Housed in a fully restored 1926 movie palace, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Aztec on the River is reminiscent of a Meso-American world filled with reproductions of authentic columns and artifacts; while still retaining modern technology and special effects. more... mapBuckhorn Saloon and Museum
318 East Houston Street • San Antonio, TX 78205
210-247-4000
One of the leading tourist attractions in San Antonio, he Buckhorn features a museum, a saloon turned restaurant, and a curio store known as "the oddest store in the world." Offering "five museums in one," the Buckhorn features museums of horns, fins, feathers, a history of Texas wax museum, and a museum that features regular but unusual exhibits. more... mapLaser Quest
606 Embassy Oaks, Suite 200 • San Antonio, TX 78216
Located Behind Embassy 14 Theater
210-499-4400
Laser Quest is “live action laser tag at its best.” Enter the multi-level arena where fog, music and special effects combine to provide an incredible combination of tag and hide & seek. For family and group events, birthday parties or on your own, Laser Quest offers interactive fun for all ages. A second Laser Quest in San Antonio can be found at 6420 Northwest Loop 410 at The Village at Ingram Park. more... mapPlaza Wax Museum & Ripley's Believe It or Not!
301 Alamo Plaza • San Antonio, TX 78205
Located Across from the Alamo
210-224-9299
This location hosts two museums. Louis Tussaud's Plaza Wax Museum® features many fine simulacrum wax representations of historical figures, Hollywood celebrities, fairytale favorites, religious figures, and figures from the world of horror. Ripley's Believe It or Not!® houses over 500 one-of-a-kind oddities and artifacts that were collected by the famous cartoonist Robert Ripley. more... mapSan Antonio IMAX Theatre at Rivercenter
849 East Commerce Street • San Antonio, TX 78205
Located in Downtown San Antonio
210-247-4629, 800-354-4629
This IMAX theatre features a six-story screen and a magnetic sound system that seems to put viewers into the middle of the action. The regular feature is a 45-minute film on the battle and siege of the Alamo. Other IMAX features are shown as well. more... mapSix Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 IH-10 West • San Antonio, TX 78257
Located 15 Minutes from Downtown San Antonio
210-697-5050
This Six Flags Park offers a great number of rides and attractions, including some of the most exciting roller coaster rides and a water park. There are also shows, events, shops and food at this amusement park. more...
Historic Homes & Buildings
Fort Sam Houston
North New Brunfels Avenue • San Antonio, TX 78214
210-221-1211
Still a working army base, Fort Sam is the oldest and most endearing of the local military bases. From 1910 until World War II, Fort Sam Houston was the largest Army post in the continental United States. more...Guenther House (circa 1860)
205 East Guenther Street • San Antonio, TX 78204
Located in the Historical District of King William
210-227-1061, 800-235-8186
Built by Carl Hilmar Guenther, the founder of Pioneer Flour Mills, the restored Guenther House features a museum, restaurant, and a retail store, which sells such items as gourmet mixes, syrup, preserves, honey and coffee. more... mapSan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
2202 Roosevelt Avenue • San Antonio, TX 78210
210-932-1001
This 'park' is actually a chain of mission churches that comprise the largest collection of Catholic Mission Churches in any designated historical park. The missions are exquisite examples of Spanish Colonial architecture, and feature the original stone walls, interior paintings and arched entrance ways. If visiting, one should keep in mind that the churches are still active centers of worship and should respect and reverence them as such. The missions that are included in the Missions National Historical Park are: Concepción, San José, San Juan and Espada. more... mapSpanish Governor's Palace (circa 1722)
105 Plaza De Armas • San Antonio, TX 78205
Located between Market Square and the Riverwalk
210-224-0601
The only remaining example in Texas of an aristocratic early Spanish house, this beautiful structure was the residence of the presidio captain who represented the King of Spain in the Governor's absence. The Spanish Governor's Palace includes period furnishings. This national landmark has been called the "most beautiful building in San Antonio" by the National Geographic Society. more... map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Alamo
P.O. Box 2599 • San Antonio, TXLocated on Alamo Plaza at Alamo & Houston Streets
210-225-1391
Originally named Mission San Antonio de Velaro, this historic site commemorates the 1836 siege and battle that took place here between American rebels, fighting for the independence of Texas; and the Mexican Army. This battle was the last stand for the brave volunteers that included the legendary heroes Colonel William B. Travis, Jim Bowie, and Davy Crockett. The Alamo was originally built as a Spanish mission in 1724, so visitors to this site can explore a rich and interesting history. more...Casa Navarro State Historic Site (circa 1848)
228 South Laredo Street • San Antonio, TX 78207
210-226-4801
The Casa Navarro State Historic Site contains the restored home of Tejano patriot José Antonio Navarro, who was a prominent merchant, rancher and statesman, serving as a member of the Texas legislatures under Mexico, the Republic of Texas, and the State of Texas. Representing San Antonio Tejanos, he signed the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836. This is the only historic site in San Antonio dedicated to the interpretation of the Mexican history and heritage of Texas. Casa Navarro is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. more... mapTower of The Americas
600 HemisFair Park • San Antonio, TX 78205
210-223-3101
Built originally for the 1968 HemisFair that was held in San Antonio, this 750-foot tower now offers panoramic views of the city and surrounding areas. Elevators with glass walls ascend over 500 feet to the observation area and restaurant. more... map
Museums & Galleries
Artpace
445 North Main Avenue • San Antonio, TX 78205
Located Near the Riverwalk District
210-212-4900
Artpace is a foundation that promotes contemporary art in San Antonio through shows of regional and international artists, hoping not only to educate the public, but also to serve as a mechanism and catalyst for the creation of new art by contemporary artists. The foundation is housed in a renovated 18,000 square foot 1920s building that was once a Hudson car dealership. One of the programs offered by Artpace is the Artist in Residence program, in which an international artist comes to work at the facility. more... mapBlue Star Contemporary Art Center
116 Blue Star • San Antonio, TX 78204
210-227-6960
The Blue Star Contemporary Art Center, housed in an 11,000 square foot warehouse, is host to several exhibits which feature the talent of local, regional, national and international artists from emerging to internationally renown. more... mapInstitute of Texan Cultures
801 South Bowie Street • San Antonio, TX 78205
Located at the University of Texas at San Antonio
210-458-2300
The Institute of Texan Cultures is "a university educational center dedicated to enhancing the understanding of the history and diverse cultures of Texas through exhibits, programs, and publications that encourage acceptance and appreciation of our differences as well as our common humanity." more... mapMarion Koogler McNay Art Museum
6000 North New Braunfels • San Antonio, TX 78209
210-824-5368
Housed in the former home of the late Marion Koogler McNay, this small but remarkable art collection has been selected with taste and a discerning eye. The main focus of the art exhibited here is 19th and 20th century European and American art. Works by Cézanne, Picasso, Gauguin, Matisse, Cassatt, O’Keeffe, and Hopper, among others, are featured. more... mapMcNay Art Museum
6000 North New Braunfels • San Antonio, TX 78209
located near Austin Hwy.
210-824-5368
Since opening five decades ago, the McNay Art Museum continues to build on an already strong collection of 19th and 20th century European and American paintings and sculpture by significant artists ranging from Paul Cezanne, Vincent VanGogh, Auguste Rodin, Henri Matisse, Georgia O'Keefe, John Sloan and Marsden Hartley. Open Tu,W,F 10am - 4pm, Th 10am - 9pm, Sa 10am - 5pm and Su noon - 5pm. more... mapSan Antonio Museum of Art
200 West Jones Avenue • San Antonio, TX 78215
210-978-8100
Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the San Antonio Museum of Art offers a comprehensive collection of Egyptian, Greek and Roman art, one of the largest collections of western antiquities in the southern United States, one of the finest Asian collections in the nation, pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial and Latin American folk art, and 18th, 19th and 20th century American and European paintings, photography, sculpture and decorative arts. The Museum conducts more than 500 guided tours annually and provides approximately 200 educational programs each year. These include lectures, concerts, films, children’s workshops, scholarly symposia, family art activities, and special exhibitions. more... mapSouthwest School of Art & Craft
300 Augusta • San Antonio, TX 78205
Located on the Riverwalk
210-224-1848 or 210-271-3374
One of the largest community based art schools in the nation, the Southwest School of Art & Craft offers classes for all levels. Visitors can see contemporary art exhibits on the school's Navarro Campus. On the picturesque grounds of the historical Ursaline Campus, the school offers guided tours, a contemporary art gallery shop, visitor's center museum of the former convent and school, and a weekday lunch cafe. more... mapTexas Air Museum
1234 99th Street • San Antonio, TX 78214
Located at Historic Stinson Field
210-977-9885
The Texas Air Museum traces the history of aviation from the early days of its inception to the present day. This museum features the early aviation history of San Antonio, including Katherine Stinson's original engine on a replica of a 1914 Bleriot type aircraft. Also on display is a 1927 Waco 10 with an OX-6 engine, a WWII German Focke-Wulf 190, F4 Phantom, F101 VooDoo, 1940 Bucker Jungemeister, an AVRO tri-plane, a Piepenpohl Air Camper, and numerous artifacts from WWI to the present. All of this is displayed in approximately 30,000 square feet of display space. The Texas Air Museum is open 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. more... mapTexas Pioneer, Trail Driver & Texas Ranger Museum
3805 Broadway Street • San Antonio, TX 78209-6309
210-822-9011
Near Brackenridge Park, this small museum is well worth the visit for those with an interest in the pioneer and trail-driving days of the cattle industry in Texas or the history of the famed Texas Rangers. more... mapWitte Museum
3801 Broadway • San Antonio, TX 78209
Located in Brackenridge Park
210-357-1900
Situated on the banks of the San Antonio River, the Witte Museum features South Texas history, culture, and natural science using permanent and changing exhibits. The Witte Museum is open year-round except for the third Monday in October, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. more... map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Brackenridge Park
3910 North St. Mary's Street • San Antonio, TX 78212
Located 2 Miles North of Downtown San Antonio
210-736-9534
Home of the Brackenridge Eagle, Japanese Tea Gardens, Sunken Gardens Theatre, Brackenridge Golf Course and the San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium, the 343-acre Brackenridge Park hosts a variety of popular attractions and outdoor activities each year. Brackenridge Park is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. more... mapFriedrich Wilderness Park
21395 Milsa Drive • San Antonio, TX 78256
210-564-6400
"Friedrich Wilderness Park is an excellent example of Texas Hill Country habitat, maintained in its natural state, perfect for observing wildlife and plantlife in their natural environment." more... mapJapanese Tea Gardens
3800 North St. Mary's Street • San Antonio, TX 78212
Located at Brackenridge Park
210-821-3120
Also known as the Sunken Gardens, Japanese Tea Gardens sit upon the former site of the rock quarry that produced the limestone used to construct the Texas State Capitol. Japanese Tea Gardens feature a 60-foot waterfall and a wide variety of plants and flowers. mapNatural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Road • San Antonio, TX 78266
830-438-7400
Located between San Antonio and New Braunfels on a State of Texas historical site, Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is home to over 50 species of animals from all over the world. These include white rhinos, reticulated giraffes, dama gazelles, scarlet macaws, ruffed lemurs, ringtailed lemurs, addax antelope, and aoudad sheep. more... mapSan Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place at North New Braunfels Avenue • San Antonio, TX 78209
210-207-3250
Operated with the help of the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department, this 33-acre garden represents a microcosm of the diverse vegetation that is found throughout the varied and diverse landscapes and climates of Texas. Among the individual formal and display gardens that are featured is a sensory garden. The 90,000 square foot Lucile Halsell Conservatory features climate-controlled structures that include an exhibition hall, a tropical house, desert house, palm house, and a fern house. The San Antonio Botanical Garden is open year round. more... mapSan Antonio Zoo
3903 North Saint Mary's Street • San Antonio, TX 78201
Located in Brackenridge Park
210-734-7184
The San Antonio Zoo is much more than a children's attraction, it offers a wide range of animals on exhibit. Housing over 3,500 animals that represent over 750 species, this zoo is known for the success of its captive breeding program. more... mapSeaWorld San Antonio
10500 SeaWorld Drive • San Antonio, TX 78251
800-700-7786
"The world's largest marine life adventure park and family entertainment showplace," the seasonal 250-acre SeaWorld San Antonio is four parks in one with a show park, rides and slides park, water park, and an animals park. SeaWorld San Antonio presents more than 26 shows, thrilling rides, animal attractions, and educational experiences. more... map
Tours & Cruises
Ghosts & Legends of San Antonio Tour
The Gazebo at Alamo Park
210-271-9600, 800-975-5202
Reservations are required to take a walk through the shadows of downtown San Antonio where nature, love, lust and greed have created a history of violent deaths and troubled spirits unable to settle. Tours last approximately 90 minutes and end at the Alamo. more...Rio San Antonio Cruises
205 North Presa - Suite 201 • San Antonio, TX 78205
210-244-5700, 800-417-4139
Rio San Antonio Cruises provide 35 to 40 minute narrated cruises which cover two and a half miles of the beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk. Rio San Antonio Cruises River Tours and Rio Trans Taxi Services are available daily. more... mapSan Antonio Ghost Tours
P.O. Box 35 • Von Ormy, TX210-336-7831
Some of San Antonio's best professional tour guides, Alamo City Ghost Tours offers San Antonio tours, private tours, riverboat tours, walking tours, ghost tours, mission trail tours, and bicycle tours. Alamo City Ghost Tours offers a daily day and night ghost hunt in downtown San Antonio. Transportation can be provided. more...San Antonio Walking Tours
210-336-7831
San Antonio Walking Tours is an exciting way to get acquainted with San Antonio. If you are planning a vacation to San Antonio, let them show you a side of the city that most people never see. Take a San Antonio Ghost Tour and learn about San Antonio's rich and storied history. Their San Antonio tour guides are masterful story tellers, able to bring San Antonio's colorful past to life in vivid detail. King William district and downtown historical tours are available too. more...
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