Things To Do in San Antonio, TX

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Find great things to do when you visit San Antonio, Texas. From interesting historical monuments to exciting family theme parks, the San Antonio area offers a variety of fun attractions for visitors of all ages. The Best Western Sunset Suites Riverwalk is centrally located just minutes away from some of the best attractions San Antonio has to offer. Stay with us and enjoy a wide range of outdoor recreational activities, enjoy fantastic entertainment and dining a short walk away from our comfortable rooms.

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. This 1.3 million square foot convention center is the premier meeting destination in San Antonio. With 59 meeting rooms, three ballrooms, four exhibit halls and seven registration areas, the center plays host to over 300 conventions, meetings and special events throughout the year. The center also features a performing arts theater and is home to the popular Alamo dome. www.sanantonio.gov/convfac

Natural Bridge Caverns. Pan for precious stones, explore amazing underground caverns, or experience caving on an adventure tour at this family friendly attraction. Natural Bridge Caverns offers a fun day of excitement for the entire family, with one-hour, ½ mile tours departing every hour. Open 9am-4pm daily, with extended summer hours. www.naturalbridgecaverns.com.  [Top]

Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch. Take a drive through the African wild right in the heart of Texas at this exciting outdoor safari park. Home to over 50 species of animals from all over the world, visitors to Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch will see a variety of wild animals up close. The walking safari lets visitors get even closer to animals like baby wallabies, giraffes and macaws. Open daily 9am-5pm. www.wildliferanchtexas.com

San Antonio Museum of Art. Housed in the castle-like former headquarters of the Lone Star Brewery, the San Antonio Museum of Art offers a variety of permanent and revolving exhibits, as well as an extensive collection of Mexican folk art, modern art, and pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial antiquities. www.samuseum.org.  [Top]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Constructed in 1718 by Spanish Franciscans, the San Antonio missions were located along the San Antonio River and served as a way to Christianize the native population and make them Spanish citizens. Today, visitors can tour these four historic missions - Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan Capistrano, and Mission San Francisco de la Espada - their churches, a grist mill, museum, and a 270-year old dam and aqueduct, and learn more about the history of the people who built and lived at this unique historic site. www.nps.gov/saan/

San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Stroll through formal rose gardens, awaken your sense of touch and smell in the sensory garden, learn more about drought resistant plants and native Texan species, and tour through the unique glass conservatory featuring a sunken courtyard complete with tropical lagoon at this beautiful botanical garden. Open daily from 9am-5pm. www.sabot.org.  [Top]

Institute of Texan Cultures. This unique museum features exhibits on Texas’ ethnic and cultural groups and offers rotating displays on the culture, history, science, and technology of Texas. Many of the exhibits feature hands-on elements and character performers reenacting Texas life through live demonstrations. www.texancultures.utsa.edu.

San Antonio Zoo. The San Antonio Zoo is a 56-acre park that is home to over 3,500 animals representing 750 species. Visitors will enjoy exhibits like butterflies, bugs, an aquarium, and a miniature of Africa and view everything from reptiles like turtles, lizards and snakes, to mammals like kangaroos, anteaters, otters, and leopards. www.sazoo-aq.org   [Top]

River Walk Mall. Enjoy a stroll along the San Antonio River at this must-see San Antonio attraction. With 2½ miles of quiet cobblestone paths, European-style sidewalk cafes, specialty boutiques, nightclubs, gondola rides, river cruises, and other attractions, the River Walk offers a unique visitor experience you won’t soon forget. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

San Antonio Children’s Museum. Kids are encouraged to explore and play with a variety of great hands-on exhibits at the San Antonio Children’s Museum. Walk though a miniature version of the city, pretend to be a pilot or construction worker, use the bank’s real ATM, or whip up some grub at the Kidz Café. Kids and adults of all ages will have a blast at this fun museum. www.sakids.org

Tower of the Americas. With breathtaking views of San Antonio, the Tower of the Americas is a popular tourist attraction. Enjoy a spectacular view while you dine in the tower’s revolving restaurant or take in the scenery from the observation deck. The tower’s popular Skies Over Texas ride takes visitors on 
a high-flying trip across Texas from the seats of its 4-D theatre. www.toweroftheamericas.com  [Top]