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1. San Antonio River Walk

26,429
Scenic Walking Areas
Downtown
By CynthiafromOhio2011
The walkway was started in the Depression as a WPA make-work project, but has grown to become the soul of San Antonio!
  • Stalactites & Stalagmites galore

2. Natural Bridge Caverns

3,860
Caverns & Caves
By huckleberry500
Meters below the hot and arid Texas summer landscape is a dark and super humid cave system that was discovered back in…

3. The Alamo

19,184
Historic Sites • History Museums
By DogDaze55
This is the oldest un-restored stone church in America today, and is still an active parish.
  • it's a small gem in SA

4. Japanese Tea Gardens

1,788
Theatres • Gardens
Uptown Broadway
By Gabe10101
The 100+ year history of the Tea Gardens is described through several interpretive signs.
  • An old cross stands at San Jose Mission

5. Mission San Jose

3,408
Historic Sites • Missions
Harlandale
By autumncs
This mission is the largest among the 5 frontier missions built by Spanish missionaries in the early 18th century and…

6. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

1,869
Hiking Trails
By jackmgibbons
The Alamo is a historical landmark that represents a the transition of Texas from Mexican rule to independence and USA…
  • San Antonio Botanical Garden

7. San Antonio Botanical Garden

1,109
Gardens
Uptown Broadway
By maryy211
From native plants in three distinct regions of Texas to Rainforest and Desert and Japanese garden San Antonio…

8. San Antonio Zoo

1,887
Zoos
Uptown Broadway
Admission tickets from A$33.79
By Zoogoer
The zoo occupies the site of a mined-out quarry, hence extensive sue of limestone, as well as many natural cliffs and…
  • Nature’s wonders on display

9. Witte Museum

613
Speciality Museums
Uptown Broadway
By allyo511
Located on the banks of the San Antonio River, this natural history museum is dedicated to natural history, science and…

10. SeaWorld

4,641
Amusement & Theme Parks
By louisg10
This recent addition to the show roster is a well-organized showcase of the many land animals (dogs, cats, pigs, geese…
  • San Fernando cathedral

11. San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral

2,035
Churches & Cathedrals
Downtown
By HRTravelers
Located near the heart of San Antonio sits the first church built in San Antonio and the oldest Catholic Church in…
  • Mission Concepcion

12. Mission Trail

832
Historic Walking Areas
Harlandale
By boudin
Stretching for several miles along the San Antonio River are the five Spanish Colonial Missions that comprise Texas…
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