Wendy and Thomas' Guide to San Antonio
Sightseeing
Most iconic part of San Antonio - this is miles of man-made waterway with tons of restaurants and live music that you can walk along. Check out https://www.visitsanantonio.com/river-walk/ for schedules of parades, festivals, and other events.
804 locals recommend
San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkMost iconic part of San Antonio - this is miles of man-made waterway with tons of restaurants and live music that you can walk along. Check out https://www.visitsanantonio.com/river-walk/ for schedules of parades, festivals, and other events.
An important part of Texas history, this was the first mission in San Antonio. They have good tours and is a great family friendly destination!
879 locals recommend
The Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaAn important part of Texas history, this was the first mission in San Antonio. They have good tours and is a great family friendly destination!
Fun museum across from the Alamo with wax figures and lots of strange things.
77 locals recommend
Ripley's Believe It or Not! San Antonio
307 Alamo PlazaFun museum across from the Alamo with wax figures and lots of strange things.
Great if you're traveling with kids or looking for something to do on a rainy day.
16 locals recommend
SEA LIFE San Antonio Aquarium
849 E Commerce StGreat if you're traveling with kids or looking for something to do on a rainy day.
Another fun museum for kids right beside the Alamo
51 locals recommend
LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio
849 E Commerce StAnother fun museum for kids right beside the Alamo
This is fun for groups of all ages, but it's best to book in advance.
8 locals recommend
Escape the Room San Antonio
315 E Commerce StThis is fun for groups of all ages, but it's best to book in advance.
A gorgeous Catholic church downtown right near the Riverwalk. They have mass, or you can just stop by to sightsee.
St. Mary's Catholic Church
202 N St Mary's StA gorgeous Catholic church downtown right near the Riverwalk. They have mass, or you can just stop by to sightsee.
Great art museum downtown right by the Riverwalk with a lot of pieces about the American West
59 locals recommend
Briscoe Western Art Museum
210 W Market StGreat art museum downtown right by the Riverwalk with a lot of pieces about the American West
This is one of the most iconic buildings in San Antonio - you can dine at the top with gorgeous views of the whole city, and there's also a 4D theater.
374 locals recommend
Tower of the Americas
739 E César E. Chávez BlvdThis is one of the most iconic buildings in San Antonio - you can dine at the top with gorgeous views of the whole city, and there's also a 4D theater.
Another museum by the Riverwalk with all types of art and sculptures.
352 locals recommend
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones AveAnother museum by the Riverwalk with all types of art and sculptures.
San Antonio Zoo
3903 N St Mary's StGreat for families with tons of fun animals
Mission San Jose
6701 San Jose DrMajestic Theatre
224 E Houston StThe Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum
318 E Houston StLollypop Carriage Co Inc
111 Alamo PlazaSan Fernando Cathedral
115 Main PlazaAlamodome
100 Montana StAnother good way to tour the city! You can take a boat ride on the San Antonio river and learn about the history
37 locals recommend
GO RIO San Antonio River Cruises
809 River Walk StAnother good way to tour the city! You can take a boat ride on the San Antonio river and learn about the history
SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World Drhuge waterpark not too far from san antonio with great rides for great prices.
436 locals recommend
Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
400 N Liberty Avehuge waterpark not too far from san antonio with great rides for great prices.
Food scene
Saltgrass Steak House
11812 Bandera RdThe County Line
4334 Hyatt Pl Drgreat for Texas BBQ
great upscale restaurant at the nearby Pearl district
36 locals recommend
Boiler House Texas Grill & Wine Garden
312 Pearl Pkwygreat upscale restaurant at the nearby Pearl district
Another great restaurant at the Pearl district
101 locals recommend
Southerleigh Fine Food and Brewery
136 E Grayson StAnother great restaurant at the Pearl district
Supper
136 E Grayson StUpscale restaurant in the Hotel Emma at the Pearl district
The Guenther House Museum
205 E Guenther StBreakfast and lunch
Zocca Cuisine D’Italia
420 W Market Stgood italian food and cocktails on the riverwalk
This is a casual place with great burgers at a great price next door to our place if you're looking to grab a quite bite to eat.
8 locals recommend
Armadillos Texas Style Burgers
1423 McCullough AveThis is a casual place with great burgers at a great price next door to our place if you're looking to grab a quite bite to eat.
This is a famous steakhouse with great brazilian barbecue right near the rierwalk
13 locals recommend
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
849 E Commerce StThis is a famous steakhouse with great brazilian barbecue right near the rierwalk
Nearby restaurant with good food and a giant tree that goes through the entire space
31 locals recommend
Josephine Street
400 E Josephine StNearby restaurant with good food and a giant tree that goes through the entire space
Nature
Natural Bridge Caverns Road
Natural Bridge Caverns Roadgorgeous garden in the center of SA with lots of events year round
255 locals recommend
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Plgorgeous garden in the center of SA with lots of events year round
Brackenridge Park
3700 N St Mary's StHuge park in the city with a golf course, tea garden, and zoo
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
6701 San Jose DrNeighborhoods
This is one of the main entertainment districts in town with lots of bars and places to party. You can walk up and down the strip and check out Paper Tiger for concerts or Tycoon Flats for classic burgers.
St. Mary's Strip
This is one of the main entertainment districts in town with lots of bars and places to party. You can walk up and down the strip and check out Paper Tiger for concerts or Tycoon Flats for classic burgers.