San Antonio Hotels & Vacation Rentals for the 4th of July

Join the locals at Woodlawn Lake Park for a day and night of games, food, and music. You can join in on a half-mile fun run, play carnival games, and watch the city's spectacular fireworks display. If you feel like a challenge, take a ride on the mechanical bull for an amateur rodeo experience.

This famous theme park offers a thrill-filled 4th of July for the entire family. Join Superman on the Krypton Coaster, then check out the world's first 4-D coaster, Batman: the Ride. Food vendors, live music, and of course, fireworks, round out the evening. The Six Flags display features pyrotechnics, digital mapping, and fire displays.

For a patriotic celebration to remember, visit Randolph Air Force Base for your festivities. This is a free event open to the public, organized and operated by the base's service men and women. The event begins at 5pm and ends after the fireworks display that begins at 9:35pm, ideal if you have other plans during the day.

Introduce your family to the long, proud history of Texas with a visit to the Alamo. Historic battle reenactments are held all year, with additional activities unique to the 4th of July. See how these soldiers fought with muskets and long rifles, hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and enjoy authentic Texas music in the Alamo Garden.

You can check out a wide array of San Antonio vacation rentals for 4th of July, both in the heart of the city and nearby. If you're close to the town of New Braunfels, check out the McKenna Children's Museum. Learning and play come together in the Lend-A-Hand Ranch, a simulation of a real Texas ranch complete with a live Texas longhorn.

There is so much to do at Brackenridge Park that you could spend an entire week in the city and not see it all. This is the location of the San Antonio Zoo, Botanical Gardens, the historic Witte Museum, and a miniature train called the San Antonio Eagle. You can also simply relax and feed the ducks or watch the little ones play in the Kiddie Park.

This charming area on the San Antonio river is home to plentiful shops and restaurants. Boat tours offer sunny fun for the whole family.

This perennially-popular family-owned barbecue restaurant in the south of the city is a great destination for generous portions of smoked meat and Texas-style burgers in a casual setting.

Located at the corner of Lanark and Austin Highway, the Big Bib is a unique San Antonio favorite for sausage and slow-cooked meats like brisket and chicken.

In 2009, brothers Jason and Jake Dady opened this authentic Texas pit barbecue spot with a family-friendly atmosphere. Less than five miles from the airport, you can easily make this your first or last local barbecue stop, no matter where you're looking for San Antonio hotels for 4th of July.