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I don’t know about Y’all, but when I hear San Antonio I instantly think Riverwalk and The Alamo!  They just seem to go together.  I loved getting to go there a few times (pre-Covid) and can not wait to go back again.  

Since I have a friend heading there soon that asked about a few ideas of things to do I thought “why not share my list with everyone!”  I’ve included links to each location for more information such as what they are about, the hours, and address.


I will say that the bottom portion of this is the places that I want to explore during future trips (have not been to them yet).  But, hopefully, some you get to visit before me and let me know how they are, and if it’s something I "need to see".

Let me start with the obvious, The Alamo.  It’s just a must-see when you are there.  So much history! Listen to the speakers inside because they have such great information to share, and will even point out all the original bullet holes in the walls.  Since my family likes a good laugh my daughter thought it would be funny to ask if we could see the basement (insert PeeWee Herman moment).  I can not imagine how many times they get asked that!  But they were great sports and gave her so much more information, and she loved it!  


After this, you can stop by the San Fernando Cathedral (https://sfcathedral.org/) which is the oldest standing church in all of Texas!!  It is beautiful.  I would also suggest checking out Historic Market Square (https://www.marketsquaresa.com/) while in the area.  There are a ton of restaurants and shops to buy some souvenirs.

You will find many spots to access the Riverwalk.  It was different than I pictured but still so great to see.  The walking paths were pretty small and there were many times I pictured one of my kids falling (or jumping) into the river!  My son has been known to love water.  Anyways, I loved the famous colored umbrellas and was so glad we got to eat dinner right there under one of them while we watched the boats passing by!  Very cool experience.  And take a boat tour!  If you get lucky and get a great/funny tour guide it will be one of your best experiences!  We laughed and learned so much that ride.  It was incredible.  We actually even went back for a night ride, but that guide was more business, but we still loved seeing the riverwalk all lit up!  


If you are vacationing with your children I can’t highly recommend enough the DoSeum!  My kids did not want to leave.  We spent so much more time than I had anticipated there because of how much fun they had.  They even sometimes host adult nights that look like so much fun, I wish we lived closer!  Here is their site, check it out y’all!  https://www.thedoseum.org/


Another place that we all absolutely loved was the Japanese Tea Garden.  It was beyond words beautiful and such a hidden little gem. My pictures can’t do it justice, so you just need to go and see for yourself.  Trust me, it’s worth the visit, and admission is free!


Now here is a list that I have put together of additional places that I want to at some point see in San Antonio.  Some of them are well-known places, some might be a little less known.  


Tower of the Americas - 750 Foot Tall Tower - because of the view!
https://www.toweroftheamericas.com/


Bracken Cave - to watch a Texas sunset in Hill Country (with about a million bats filling the sky)!!  It is the largest bat colony in the world.  Tell me that doesn't sound amazing?!  March to October is when this is known to happen.
https://www.batcon.org/our-work/protect-restore-landscapes/bracken-cave-preserve/

Scobee Planetarium- Because "the stars at night are big and bright".....you know the rest, and I bet you sang it when you read that!  You're welcome!  
https://www.alamo.edu/sac/about-sac/college-offices/scobee-education-center/scobee-planetarium/

Buckhorn Saloon and Museum - It is one of the biggest attractions in Downtown San Antonio, and well loved by all that visit.
https://www.buckhornmuseum.com/

Take the Mural Tour - I love seeing the artwork on city buildings!
https://www.sanantoniomuralride.com/

World's Largest Cowboy Boots - Need I say more?!?  My family just likes taking crazy pictures by these types of things.  And Cowboy Boots are a must-see for me.
https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/7815

Missions Trail- because the architecture looks amazing, so much history.  You can take a trolley here (we loved using the trolley system to get to some destinations during our trip).
https://www.sanantonio.gov/Mission-Trails/Mission-Trails-Historic-Sites/Missions


Largest Virgin Mary Mosaic in the World - same reason as above with the boots.  If this is the largest in the world I would like to see it.  40 Feet Tall.
https://www.vamonde.com/posts/worlds-largest-virgin-mary-mosaic/8499

McNutt Sculpture Garden - this one is a little less known, but it is a garden filled with Wild West art and supposedly a best-kept secret of San Antonio (not anymore)!!
https://www.briscoemuseum.org/mcnutt/

San Antonio Botanical Garden- 33 Acres of Nature.
https://www.sabot.org/

La Villita Historic Arts Village - this is the first known neighborhood in San Antonio and is now an artists community with cobblestone streets filled with boutiques and galleries.  
https://www.lavillitasanantonio.com/


Dia De Los Muertos Festival - usually takes place at the end of October, early November.  It is a 2 day festival to celebrate deceased relatives.
https://www.lavillitasanantonio.com/

Stock Show and Rodeo Festival - It doesn't get more Texas than this!  Apparently, over 2 million people visit to see this every year.  So I would like to be one of those people at some point.
https://www.sarodeo.com/?1_route=/client-embeds/san-antonio-stock-2020/1/1/__/&


McNay Art Museum- one of the first modern art museums in Texas.
https://www.mcnayart.org/

Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch- Known as an "African Safari Texas-Style".   There are over 500 animals in 450 acres that you can see from your car.  There is also a walking area as well.
https://www.wildliferanchtexas.com/

Friedrich Wilderness Park- 10 miles of beautiful hiking trails.
https://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/Parks-Facilities/All-Parks-Facilities/Parks-Facilities-Details/artmid/14820/articleid/2649/friedrich-wilderness-park

The Grotto- Man-made cave sculpture by the river.
https://sariverfound.org/portfolio/the-grotto-carlos-cortes/

Six Flags Fiesta Texas - it's Six Flags and fun!
https://www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas

Sea World - it's Sea World and who doesn't love Sea World!?!  
https://seaworld.com/san-antonio

San Antonio Zoo - I am still a kid at heart and love walking around zoos when we are on vacation.
https://sazoo.org/

Guinness World Records Museum-These are always fun places to walk around.
https://www.ripleys.com/phillips/

The Magic Lantern Castle Museum- The only museum in the world dedicated only to the history of the Magic Lantern.
http://www.magiclanterns.org/


Enjoy San Antonio Y’all!




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