2025 San Antonio Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

| One-day Tour Guide. The second stop of the US trip is SeaWorld San Antonio🇺🇸, the largest marine park in the US🌊. Although it is a marine park, the park has the largest roller coaster in the US🎢 and the largest pendulum in the world! In addition, marine environmental protection knowledge is popularized before each performance, making it an environmentally friendly marine park🐬 _ 🎫 Ticket Guide Tickets are divided into General, Up-Close (for close-up animal encounters), etc. You can check the guide in advance, as the price difference is quite significant~ _ 🐳 Must-see performances🐳 Killer whale, beluga whale, dolphin, and sea lion performances are super exciting. You can check the daily performance schedule upon arrival at the park. Don't miss it! _ 🎢 Amusement facilities 1️⃣ Thrilling rides: Texas Stingray: The tallest and fastest roller coaster in Texas Tidal Surge: The tallest and fastest pendulum in the world . 2️⃣ Water park: Super popular in summer, with classic projects such as water spray. Children love to wear swimsuits to play. . 3️⃣ Low-age friendly: Carousel, mini roller coaster, suitable for young children, easy and fun.

SeaWorld San Antonio Amazing ocean shows, perfect for families and visitors of all ages. Make sure to check the show schedules and locations in advance. The amusement rides are divided by age and area. Enjoy a leisurely walk in the park while admiring the aquatic animals. Beautiful sunsets, start early, and enter the park. It's a must-visit destination.

Walking along the San Antonio River or taking a cruise is already a must-do in San Antonio! Whether tourists visit the riverside scenery and buildings on both sides of the river in the afternoon or evening, they have a unique scenery, which is beautiful, quiet and comfortable. Personal recommendation is to take a cruise🚣♂️. The boat operator’s name is GO RIO Cruise (the boat is about US$15/person). There are many boats, so you don’t have to worry about not being able to get on it. Moreover, the boat operator will explain it while sailing. The boat operator I met was very informative. It's funny, paired with historical introductions and restaurant introductions, and it's definitely worth the price of admission! After the cruise, you can choose a restaurant on both sides of the river to sit down and eat while enjoying the river view. Why not enjoy it. There are many Mexican restaurants, bars, etc. nearby, and you can also go shopping in the mall! Filming time: 07/28/2024 Name: San Antonio River Walk Location: San Antonio, Texas Time: 24 hours Tickets: free of charge #sanantio #sanantonio #texas #texas #riverwalk #Sanantonioriver #comfortable #2024Travel Review

||Thompson San Antonio Riverw. Thompson San Antonio Riverwalk! A budget hotel worth staying at again and again||🏣Thompson San Antonio Riverwalk by Hyatt 📍115 Lexington Ave, San Antonio . 😍A hotel where you can spend the whole day without getting bored. The hotel room has a river view, and the hotel has a rooftop bar and pool. It's definitely worth a visit. The hotel opened in 2020, and the rooms are large and the facilities are new. It's a five-star hotel and highly recommended!

Speaking of Western cowboy culture, San Antonio and South Texas are the most important birthplaces. This is where cowboy culture prevails, and it's too common to see men and women on the streets wearing cowboy hats. Traveling to San Antonio for a vacation, cowboy sports are an unmissable passionate feast, offering a visual spectacle on par with NBA and professional baseball games, an ultimate experience. Except for winter, there is a cowboy competition at Tejas Rodeo every Saturday, filled with danger and excitement. Bull riding, lassoing, and horseback riding obstacles are just some of the thrilling events. The youngest cowboy to perform tonight is only 4 years old, riding a sheep that's been half-shaved and wobbling out to the arena. One can only wonder what kind of will these children will have when they grow up. After nearly two hours of Rodeo, the live band gets everyone dancing, and the fun can last until 1 AM. You can choose cowboy hats, pick souvenirs, Tejas Rodeo is really too lively. Oh, and the steakhouse at Tejas Rodeo is also incredibly popular, expect to wait for a table. Tejas Rodeo is the only large-scale cowboy competition in San Antonio, and there are some ranches nearby where you can experience cowboy culture. The annual professional cowboy competition is even more sought after. Besides the authentic cowboy culture, due to the unique history of Texas, San Antonio is also a great place to experience Mexican flair. Market Square and Farmers Market have been a marketplace for Mexican-American gatherings and agricultural trade since 1820, and it's also the largest Mexican market outside of Mexico. The 83-year-old Mi Tierra restaurant located in Market Square started with just 3 tables and now it's incomparable, open 24 hours, and has expanded significantly in size. Just happened to catch the restaurant celebrating the 'hall life' of two employees, one has worked here for 50 years, the other for 35 years. This restaurant has become an internet-famous landmark in San Antonio, with a very distinctive decoration style and cuisine. No need to go to Mexico, come to San Antonio instead, for the same Mexican charm, the same delicious Mexican food~

How can you miss the GO RIO cruise when traveling to San Antonio? The San Antonio River Cruise is probably the best way to explore the city's culture, history, architecture, humanities, and even cuisine~ The entire cruise takes about 45 minutes, with several boarding points available. Tourists can choose to board at the most convenient location for them. The colorful sightseeing boats move slowly on the glittering river, with a gentle breeze on your face, offering utmost comfort~ Along the riverside walkway, there are various attractions, hotels, restaurants, and shopping centers. From time to time, you can wave and say hi to the friendly people on both sides of the river~ This experience lets you feel the friendliness of the city of San Antonio and its full sense of relaxation, 📍Famous landmarks along the way include Texas's oldest VFW outpost, the San Antonio Museum of Art, and the Pearl District. Listen to the guide share the names of each bridge over the river and their memorable historical stories, giving you a deeper understanding of the city. 🍽️You can also choose to take a leisurely stroll along the river, which is perfect for taking beautiful photos, or book a dinner cruise. Enjoy a delicious dinner amidst the ever-changing scenery... This is probably the most romantic date on a summer night~ As night falls, the light show on both sides of the river gradually lights up, and the night's revelry has just begun~ 🚤Cruise Tips: Regular sightseeing cruise 🕙 10 AM to 10 PM, 12 PM to 8 PM 🎫 14.50💲, 20.50💲/person 🍽️Dinner cruises can be booked in two ways 1️⃣ Book through the cruise company for 2 hours at 240💲/boat 2️⃣ Book through any restaurant on either side of the river, with different meal standards available

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Getting There - airlines Attractions - museum Hotels - star inn Food & Restaurants - dough Shopping - Mall of San Antonio

A very southern and vintage restaurant with amazing breakfast options, from eggs to pancakes 🥞 and French toast, the butter is just amazing and the bottomless coffee is just perfect, specially in this snowy and Cold days #tripblazers #foodie #mytripvlog #2023travelwish #elpaso #texas #cracker #us #usa #american #afternoontea #americanfood #foodieheaven #pancakes #merrychristmas #christmasgiveaway

San Antonio is a historic city that houses one of Texas's most famous monuments: the Alamo. Of course you have to make a visit to the Alamo which commemorates the historic Battle of the Alamo. The site is not overly large and it's a nice relaxing stroll around. Also don't miss the Riverwalk, which is a relaxing promenade along the river with many restaurants lining it. Finally, further afield, you'll find the beautiful Spanish missions. All in all, San Antonio has a different feel, which gives it its fun character. #travel #texas #sanantonio #usa #explore

Texas is of course known for poker but other than that you should visit the country to learn more about its rich culture and history. it is a really nice place to be at and there is no language barrier since English is the common language spoken here hence all would be relatively easy and fine. visit the world record museum for a fun time. you get to explore the different records that were recorded down and it’s really interesting to read about these facts. it is fun and enjoyable museum visit for my friends and I. would definitely recommend visiting Texas at least once. the structures are also pretty for photo taking!

This is a place where you can see animals up close, and you can drive in, so you can interact with the animals, but they are very afraid of cars.

Set in a secluded bend of the Blanco River, heavy limestone boulders mark the entrance to the mystical Hill Country Wine Cave. The unassuming exterior belies the refined beauty of the space within. Once inside, any assumptions about damp and dark caves dissipates: a study of white oak, both raw and ebonized, mixes with vertical grain Douglas fir to panel the walls and dropped ceilings, creating a warm contrast to the cool stone. #interiors #landscape #viticulture #winecellars #winelovers #caves #timber #university #themepark#zoo#nationalpark#lakes

#tripaway Dropped our son off at TAMU- CC, empty nesters now, took a couple of days away to rewind and adjust to the new normal. BoA building in San Antonio flying the TAMU-CC colors and the skyline from our balcony overlooking the Riverwalk. #tripaway

the inn at market square . The family spending a little time together(like it or not)Front desk was friendly no complaints from me helpful .The rooms were alot better than most motels ive been to. Location was convient close to store n restraunts.

the city of San Antonio is a wonderful city with very friendly people... spend an afternoon downtown exploring the #riverwalk #alamo #towerofamericas... for the adventurous go horse back riding with Westcreak city trails... there is many fun and exciting things to do! #sanantonio #merrychristmas #merrychristmas

The city of San Antonio, Texas, is hailed as the ninth most loved tourist city in the world by the famous travel magazine Kony Traveller. There is a brewery with a history of more than 100 years, and it has now been successfully transformed into a modern art district. There are bookstores, coffee shops, galleries and even an EMMA hotel. Emma is named after a woman named "Emma Koehler" who is the owner of the brewery. The brewery was built in 1894 and was designed by Chicago-based architect August Maritzen. The designed Hotel Emma is a modern hotel with an industrial touch but at the comfort of home.

Lazy winter, the most suitable for a hot and spicy Mexican-style dinner! It was opened in 1941 and is now the fifth-generation Mexican restaurant Mi Tierra. When the restaurant opened for a week, the boss lost the key and never stopped fighting. This is known as the happiest dining restaurant in the world. The decor is bright and radiant, so people don't want to leave when they finish eating. Margarita, which is the most popular with mango, is sweet and sour. Full of happiness.

The Mercado Market next to San Antonio's Milam Park is small but full of colourful Mexican crafts. Currency is not cheap in the city center riverside shop, but there are still many goods in the riverside shop is not available! There is no time to go to Mexico's friends who strongly recommend that you can go shopping, this place can be slightly bargained.

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#freemuseumdays Downtown arts and crafts thrive in Market Square and La Villita. The former, America’s largest Mexican market, buzzes with mariachi performances, authentic eats, and local artisans . Meanwhile, La Villita offers a historic charm through folk art galleries and riverside ambiance . Both bring a festive, colorful energy to exploration. The city’s museum and garden scene round out its cultural offerings. The McNay Art Museum—Texas’s first modern art museum—houses European, American, and modernist works within a Spanish Revival mansion and Japanese-inspired gardens . For a breath of fresh air, the San Antonio Botanical Garden spans 38 acres of themed landscapes, conservatories, and educational pathways . Culinary adventures in San Antonio balance tradition and innovation. It’s officially a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy . Staples like La Panadería (a James Beard–semifinalist bakery opening a flagship location) pay homage to Mexican and European pastry traditions . Meanwhile, eclectic eateries are gaining acclaim: Tong’s Thai wins praise for its addictive sesame chicken sauce , and Express‑News’ Top 50 Restaurants list highlights emerging gems—from Indian spice at Madurai and Moroccan Bites to local brunch staples

Who understands this, family? 📣 In the Apulia region of southern Italy, there’s a dreamy town straight out of a fairy tale book—Alberobello! 🌼 Known as the "Heavenly Town" and also called the "Mushroom Village," the streets are filled with white stone houses topped with conical roofs that look like little elves’ magical homes. Every shot is wallpaper-worthy～✨ Today, let’s travel through a fairy tale world and unlock this bubbling-with-romance travel guide! 💫 📍 Location: Alberobello, Italy, located in Bari Province, Apulia, about a 1.5-hour drive from Bari Airport 🚗. It’s recommended to drive or take the special Sud-est train line, with super healing scenery all the way! 🌄 🌟 Why must you visit Alberobello? 🌟 🌼 Fairy Tale Architecture · Trulli Stone Houses: The “soul” of the whole town is those round Trulli stone houses! 🛖 White walls + gray conical roofs, with mysterious symbols painted on the roofs (crosses, moons, stars…) as if guarding ancient magical spells～💮 These stone houses were built in the 12th century, originally as “removable houses” made of limestone by refugees (to avoid taxes, they temporarily removed the roofs pretending no one lived there), and now they are a World Cultural Heritage site! 🗿 Walking among them, you really feel like the protagonist in a fairy tale～👑 🌼 Experience strolling through the magical village: - Paradise Path: Step on the stone slabs 🌿, under the blue Mediterranean sky and white clouds ☁️, with blooming flowers on both sides 🌸, you feel like little elves might jump out anytime! 🧚‍♀️ - Monti District: Dense layers of Trulli houses stacked like a mushroom forest 🍄! When the sunset shines, the whole hillside glows golden, breathtakingly beautiful～🌇 - St. Anthony’s Church: Tall domes in Trulli style + Greek cross ⛪️, solemn yet cute, a must-visit photo spot! 📸 🌼 A blend of everyday life and romance: Vintage handicraft shops by the roadside 🪑, European-style street lamps 💡, the aroma of coffee drifting from cafes ☕️… Turn a corner and meet stone houses decorated with flowers, even the air is filled with a romantic, artsy vibe～❤️ When the lights come on at night, the twinkling stars seem to fall to earth, perfect for couples’ strolls! 💑 🍃 Must-try checklist 🍃 ✅ Stay in a Trulli guesthouse: Sleep in a fairy tale house, listen to birdsong in the morning, watch the stars at night～🌠 (Recommended to book a special guesthouse in the Monti District in advance! 🌙) ✅ Taste Apulian cuisine: Must-eat handmade pasta 🍝 (super cute shapes!), roasted lamb 🍖, paired with local wine 🍷, a feast for your taste buds～ ✅ Check in at hidden spots: Visit the “Ruler’s Stone House” (a two-story Trulli building displaying ancient living items 🕰), overlook the whole town from the viewing platform, like looking at a fairy tale map 🗺️! ✅ Shop at the market for souvenirs: Take home a miniature Trulli model, it will melt your heart～💗 📌 Practical Tips 📌 - Best season: Spring and autumn (April-June, September-October) with pleasant weather and blooming flowers everywhere, avoiding the August peak crowds～ - Outfit advice: Wear light-colored dresses or fairy-like clothes for better photos! 🌼 But since there are many stone slabs, wear flat shoes 👟! - Best photo time: Early morning or evening when the light is soft and magical! 🌅 - Respect local culture: Some stone houses are residents’ homes, please avoid disturbing when taking photos～👂 This is not a filtered fake fairy tale, but a real existing romance! 🌺 If life needs a “fairy tale check-in spot,” Alberobello is definitely worth saving～📜 Come quickly and let reality and fantasy collide fully! 🚀✨ A little secret—The owner of the cat ear pasta shop in town is great at telling Trulli legends, you can listen to stories while eating noodles! 🍜👂 Is there anything more heartwarming? Quickly add it to your travel list! 💨

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