San Antonio, Texas Attractions
Along the Riverwalk alone, you'll see the Alamo, Arneson River Theatre, the Pearl Brewery, La Villita Historic District and The Witte Museum. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway or fun things to do with kids, San Antonio offers nearly every kind of adventure under the sun. The Hampton Inn & Suites San Antonio Airport offers the ideal spot to see and do it all! Check out some of our staff picks.
San Antonio, Texas Attractions
Riverwalk San Antonio -
Riverwalk San Antonio is a pedestrian walkway along the San Antonio River which connects some of the city's greatest landmarks, shopping centers, dining spots and night clubs. From San Antonio's Riverwalk, you can see The Alamo, the Pearl Brewery, the Witte Museum, Rivercenter mall, the San Antonio Museum of Art, HemisFair Park, plus so much more. For a directory of fun things to do and attractions to see on San Antonio's Riverwalk, go to www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com.Six Flags Fiesta Texas -
Six Flags Fiesta in San Antonio is one of the most beloved family fun spots in Texas and offers six worlds of adventures. Have a world of fun at Fiesta Bay Boardwalk, Rockville, Crackaxle Canyon, Los Festivales, Wiggles World and Spassburg. To learn more about the great adventures and fun things to with kids at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, visit www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas.
SeaWorld San Antonio -
SeaWorld San Antonio is an aquatic theme park that's home to amazing animal encounters, entertainment and thrilling rides. See the Penguin Encounter, and check out Dolphin Cove and the sharks. Then take a ride on the Shamu Express, the Jumpin' Jungle and Pete's Pinwheel. For more information about the many ways to have some serious family fun at Sea World San Antonio, visit www.seaworld.com/sanantonio.Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center -
The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX is one of the nation's leading convention centers. Hosting hundreds of events annually, the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center is home to dozens of meeting rooms and more than one million square feet of facilities and exhibit space. To learn more upcoming events and conventions being hosted at San Antonio's Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, visit www.sanantonio.gov/convfac.
The Alamo -
The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas was built as a mission for converting Native Americans to Christianity but captured its place in history when it became the site of the a 13-day siege in February 1836, the Battle of the Alamo. Despite the fact that Texians, which was the name given the Texas Revolutionaries, were soundly defeated by the Mexican Army, the Battle of the Alamo became a rallying cry in the Texian war for Independence. A National Historic Landmark, to learn more about things to see and do San Antonio's Alamo, visit www.thealamo.org.Lackland Air Force Base -
Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX is a one of the largest Air Force bases in the United States. This United States Air Force base is home to many units, including the 67th Network Warfare Wing, the 688th Information Operations Wing, the 149th Fighter Wing (Texas Air National Guard) and the 433d Airlift Wing. To learn more about facilities at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, go to www.lackland.af.mil.San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium -
The San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium is home to more than thousand of animals on 56 acres of land. Kids and families go totally wild at the San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium seeing the many fascinating animal exhibits. Top things to see include: the African Plains, Amazonia, Cranes of the World, the Tiny Tot Nature Spot, Lory Landing, the Gibbon Forest, Hixon Bird House, and the not-to-be-missed Richard Friedrich Aquarium. For more information about the best attractions at the San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium, visit www.sazoo-aq.org.Quarry Golf Club -
The Quarry Golf Club is a unique 18-hole course golf course set in San Antonio, Texas, Designed by renowned golf course architect Keith Foster, the Quarry Golf Club offers a unique back nine that incorporates an historic quarry pit, which lends the Club its name. To learn more about making tee times at the Quarry Golf Course in San Antonio, TX, visit www.quarrygolf.com.
Alamo Quarry Market -
The Alamo Quarry Market is one of San Antonio, Texas' leading shopping, dining and entertainment complexes. Home to delicious dining spots like Canyon Café, California Pizza Kitchen and Chipotle Mexican Grill, shops at the Alamo Quarry Market include Restoration Hardware, Old Navy, Ann Taylor, GAP, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Victoria's Secret. For more information about shopping and dining at Alamo Quarry Market, visit www.quarrymarket.com.Natural Bridge Caverns -
Natural Bridge Caverns is located in the Texas Hill Country near New Braunfels, TX. Texas' largest commercially used caverns, the Natural Bridge Caverns take their name from a stunning 60-foot limestone bridge, which spans the entrance to the caverns. The site of many rarely seen geological formations, to learn more about Natural Bridge Caverns, visit www.naturalbridgecaverns.com.
