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35 Things To Do In San Antonio Texas

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Top Things To Do In San Antonio Texas

If you are planning a trip to San Antonio Texas and looking for the best things to do, see, and eat while visiting, you are in the right place.  San Antonio sits in the Hill Country on the southernmost tip of the Texas Triangle. It is one of America’s oldest cities and is full of history. San Antonio is known for its missions, the Alamo, River Walk, Tex Mex, and BBQ, but there’s more! Browse the must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal San Antonio Texas bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your San Antonio Texas trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!

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Things to Do in and Around San Antonio Texas

Tour the Alamo

Visit the Battle for Texas: The Experience

Check out San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Wander the historic Pearl Brewery District and have lunch at the Farmers Market

Spend a night out on St. Mary’s Strip

Shop for souvenirs at Historic Market Square

See the exhibits at the Institute of Texan Cultures

Grab lunch from a food truck scene at Alamo Street Eat Bar

Learn about the American West at Briscoe Western Art Museum

Eat BBQ and Tex Mex

Explore the La Villita Historic Arts Village

See a performance at the historic Majestic Theatre

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San Fernando Cathedral

Watch the Saga video art installation on the San Fernando Cathedral in the Main Plaza

Step back in time with a visit to the Spanish Governor’s Palace

Have a beer at Blue Star Brewing Company

Check out the public art at Yanaguana Garden

Drink bubble tea at the Japanese Tea Garden

Dance the night away at Cowboys Dancehall

See the World’s Largest Cowboy Boots at the North Star Mall

Have a picnic at Brackenridge Park

Check out the city views from the Tower Of The Americas

Photograph the Torch of Friendship Monument

Stop for a beer at the Buckhorn Saloon Museum and see the Hall of Horns

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Hays Street Bridge

Visit the Bonnie and Clyde exhibit at the Texas Ranger Museum

Listen to music at the Alamo Beer Company

Browse the 218 Co-op Gallery for art and jewelry

Have dinner and ride a barge along the Riverwalk

Tour the Ranger Creek Brewing and Distillery

Explore the San Antonio Botanical Garden

Go for a swim in San Pedro Springs Park

Photograph the Virgin Mary mosaic at Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center

Take a walk among the King William Historic District mansions

Check out the Hays Street Bridge

Take a Haunted Ghost Tour

Spend a day at SeaWorld or Six Flags

Check the San Antonio Texas Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.

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