San Antonio Attractions

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1.) San Antonio Museum of Art
200 West Jones Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78215
SAMA Website
The San Antonio Museum of Art, located in downtown San Antonio, is a showcase of the art of the Americas that includes paintings, sculptures and other decorative arts from the pre-Columbian period to the 20th century.

2.) McNay Art Museum
6000 North New Braunfels Ave.
San Antonio, TX
McNay Art Museum Website
The McNay Art Museum is a modern art museum whose mission is to “collect, preserve, and exhibit works of art, and to educate the public toward a great understanding and enjoyment of the visual arts.” Come play amongst giant sculptures in the lawn!

3.) The Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza

San Antonio, Texas 78205
The Alamo Website
As the San Antonio attraction that started it all, the Alamo is a must-see for every visitor to San Antonio interested in the history of Texas and the historic Battle of the Alamo; the present-day location includes historical data and artifacts from over 300 years of history.

4.) Tower of the Americas
600 Hemisfair Plaza Way 

San Antonio, Texas 78205
Tower of the Americas Website
Located in the heart of Hemisphere Park in downtown San Antonio, the 750 foot tall Tower of the Americas includes a revolving restaurant and observation deck with an amazing view of the city, along with a Texas themed 3-D theater.

5.) La Villita
418 Villita St # 900A
San Antonio, TX 78205
La Villita Website
La Villita is a historic village located in the heart of downtown San Antonio housing shops, art galleries and restaurants. Buy some crafts and do some shopping.

6.) Institute of Texan Culture
801 South Bowie St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
Institute of Texan Culture Website
The Institute of Texan Cultures is a museum that houses interactive exhibits showing the history and culture of Texas. See what life was life for early Texans, before there was the Spurs, Fiesta and the Riverwalk.

7.) The Missions (choose one)
**Mission San José
43300 Mission Blvd.
San Antonio, TX
Mission San Jose Website
Mission San José is a historic Catholic mission dating back from 1720 that was built to further establish Spain’s claim to this land and to teach the native people about Christianity and the Spanish way of life.

**Mission Concepción
807 Mission Road
San Antonio, TX 78210
Mission Concepcion Website
Mission Concepción , the most attractive of all the missions in San Antonio, was established in 1716 and still houses original frescos – wall mural paintings.

**Mission San Juan
9101 Graf Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78214
Mission San Juan Website
Mission San Juan was founded in 1716 in east Texas, but moved to San Antonio in 1731. It was a self-sustaining mission that also provided agricultural products to the other missions in San Antonio and the surrounding region.

**Mission Espada
10040 Espada Road
San Antonio, TX 78214
Mission Espada Website
Mission Espada was founded in San Antonio in 1721 and features a segment of an irrigation system, a chapel, unusual door and stone entranceway.

8.) San Antonio Botanical Gardens
555 Funston Place
San Antonio, TX 78209
San Antonio Botanical Gardens Website
The Botanical Gardens are a 33-acre garden showing seasonal floral display and exotic plants from around the world. Walk the trails and have a picnic.

9.) San Antonio Zoo
3903 N. St. Mary’s (on the corner of Tuleta and North St. Mary’s)
San Antonio, TX 78212
San Antonio Zoo Website
Lions, Tigers and Bears, oh my! Spend a day checking out exhibits ranging from birds, reptiles and butterflies. Stop by the aquarium and don’t forget to save time for the petting zoo.

10.) Market Square
514 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
San Antonio Market Square Website
Experience shopping, dining, and entertainment in San Antonio’s HISTORIC Market Square! Start your day by checking out the shops and end your day with baked goods from the 24-hour Mi Tierra bakery.

11.) Riverwalk
Downtown San Antonio
The San Antonio Riverwalk Website
Take a boat ride! Eat, drink and look! The beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk includes approximately 5-miles of winding river, restaurants, and other entertainment.

12.) Museo Alameda
101 South Santa Rosa
San Antonio, TX 78207
The Alameda Website
Check out paintings, sculptures and folk art at an important national icon symbolizing the contributions of Latinos.
Current exhibitions: Manny Castillo: The Painting of a Community; Revolution & Renaissance: Mexico & San Antonio 1910 – 2010.

13.) Blue Star Arts Complex
1414 S. Alamo
San Antonio, TX 78204
Blue Star Website
Come for the burgers, stay for the hand-crafted lager and ales. Not into beer? Walk around the complex and check out the art galleries, bike shop and live music.