1. Natural Bridge Caverns
Texas' largest living caverns feature fascinating geological formations. Take the Hidden Passages Tour to venture deep into the caves, whilst other attractions include the Canopy Challenge and the Mining Company.
2. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
The park preserves four of the five Spanish frontier missions, Mission Concepción and Mission San José being the most popular. Rent a bike to get between them easily.
3. The Alamo
Part of the San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site, the 18th-century Roman Catholic mission is famed for being the site of the Battle of the Alamo.
4. Mission San Jose
Part of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, this Catholic mission dating from 1720 houses a church with numerous religious icons.
5. River Walk
Called “The American Venice”, River Walk is alive with local bars, shops, restaurants and public art installations. The flavours of Native American culture, Old Mexico and the Wild West merge wonderfully here.
6. San Antonio Zoo
This large zoo is home to 750 species of animals. Learn all about the animals on a behind-the-scenes tour, or take a trip around the zoo on the zoo train.
7. San Antonio Rodeo
The annual Rodeo show in February is a great family-friendly event with live music, a beer tent, cowboys showing off their rodeo skills, and plenty of food vendors.
8. San Antonio Aquarium
This interactive aquarium is home to more than 1000 different marine species for the whole family to discover and learn about. Visit the touch tanks, stingray pool, and shark exhibit..