San Antonio Attractions

The Alamo

The Alamo has assumed mythological significance in American culture. Davy Crocket and his small party held out for 13 days against a 2,500-strong Mexican army before finally being overrun and executed. The Alamo is now described as the cradle of Texan liberty and for...  see full details

Riverwalk

The centre of San Antonio's shopping and dining district, the Riverwalk winds its way for 3 miles (5km) along the banks of the San Antonio River. Visitors can explore the Rivercenter Mall along the way and take a stroll around La Villita Historic...  see full details

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

The city's biggest theme park keeps raising the bar with the recently added water rides to enhance its theme park rides, roller coasters and musical shows. Avoid eating a large meal before embarking on the Superman Krypton Roller Coaster, looping Boomerang coaster, or the...  see full details

Buckhorn Saloon and Museum

Reanimating the spirit of the wild west, the Buckhorn saloon contains over 8,000 wildlife exhibits, wax effigies, horns and other western memorabilia. There is also a shooting gallery, an arcade and a wonderfully eclectic shop, dubbed the "World's Oddest Store". The Buckhorn has been...  see full details

Spanish Governor's Palace

Described by National Graphic as the most beautiful building in San Antonio, the diminutive palace once served as the headquarters for the Spanish rulers of this region. The lovely building is filled with treasures and historical relics from the 18th century ad the patio...  see full details

Tower of the Americas

Hemisphere Park was built for the 1968 World's Fair and the soaring Tower of the Americas' was its centerpiece. Visitors can take a 500ft elevator ride to the observation level and revolving restaurant to enjoy astounding views of the city below. From base to...  see full details