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86°F 30°C
66°F 18°C
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90°F 32°C
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93°F 33°C
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88°F 31°C
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Palmer Course at La Cantera
Ollie #1 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
5 of 5 stars 117 reviews
Owner description: Designed by Arnold Palmer, this public 18-hole championship course, at Par-71 and 6,926 yards, is set dramatically over 250 acres in the Texas Hill...... more » Owner description: Designed by Arnold Palmer, this public 18-hole championship course, at Par-71 and 6,926 yards, is set dramatically over 250 acres in the Texas Hill Country. « less
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  15.1 miles from city center
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Majestic Theatre
Ollie #2 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 112 reviews
Built in 1929, this movie theater is beautifully ornate, featuring a domed ceiling painted with stars and clouds.
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Ollie #3 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 135 reviews
Historical area that stretches nine miles and contains four important 18th-century missions.
Attraction type  Missions; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; National Parks; Trails; Historic Sites
Distance  6.8 miles from city center
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River Walk
As featured in 3 days in San Antonio and 1 other guide
Ollie #4 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 1,386 reviews

The Riverwalk is a MUST DO in San Antonio!!  Although the main downtown area is only 1 mile in a circuit, the developed section of the river extends much further north and south... more »

Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Trails
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
Morgan's Wonderland
Ollie #5 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
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Mission San Jose
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Ollie #6 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 161 reviews
Owner description: Founded in 1720, this Spanish frontier mission, the largest of the five San Antonio missions, is best known for its rose window. On Sundays, this...... more » Owner description: Founded in 1720, this Spanish frontier mission, the largest of the five San Antonio missions, is best known for its rose window. On Sundays, this Texas and U.S. National historic site offers a mariachi mass. « less
Attraction type  Missions; Historic Sites
Distance  4.5 miles from city center
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San Antonio Museum of Art
As featured in 3 days in San Antonio
Ollie #7 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 70 reviews
Owner description: With the most comprehensive collection of Latin American art in the U.S., as well as extensive collections of Egyptian, Asian, and Greek works, the...... more » Owner description: With the most comprehensive collection of Latin American art in the U.S., as well as extensive collections of Egyptian, Asian, and Greek works, the San Antonio Museum of Art is well worth a visit. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
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San Antonio River
Ollie #8 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 268 reviews
Scenic river winds through the town of San Antonio.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral
Ollie #9 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 66 reviews

The original San Fernando Church was constructed between 1738 and 1749.  The walls of the church now form the Cathedral’s sanctuary.  Therefore, San Fernando Cathedral is the... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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McNay Art Museum
As featured in 3 days in San Antonio
Ollie #10 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 71 reviews
A huge Mediterranean-style mansion that houses over 10,000 paintings, sculptures and prints.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  4.8 miles from city center
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Natural Bridge Caverns
As featured in San Antonio off the beaten path
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Ollie #11 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 237 reviews
Owner description: Come on down (way down) at the largest underground attraction in Texas! Daily guided tours allow guests to explore large underground chambers and see...... more » Owner description: Come on down (way down) at the largest underground attraction in Texas! Daily guided tours allow guests to explore large underground chambers and see huge formations. The largest room is bigger than a football field. Above ground, discover rocks, minerals, and rough-cut gems at the Natural Bridge Mining Company Sluice. The Watchtower Challenge will get your heart pumping as you climb one of the largest public climbing tower and ziplines in Texas (seasonal availability)! « less
Attraction type  Caverns/ Caves; Geologic Formations
Distance  21.0 miles from city center
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The Westin La Cantera Golf Club
Ollie #12 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 53 reviews
A very challenging golf course and school. The highest spot within the San Antonio city limits is the tee box at hole eleven.
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  14.3 miles from city center
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Mission Espada
Ollie #13 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
A Franciscan Mission seen along the Mission Trail.
Attraction type  Missions
Distance  7.9 miles from city center
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San Antonio Botanical Garden
Ollie #14 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 86 reviews
A wide range of plants from Texas and around the world spread out over 33 acres.
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  3.2 miles from city center
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Japanese Tea Gardens
As featured in 3 days in San Antonio
Ollie #15 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 143 reviews
Owner description: Originally a rock quarry, part of the tea garden came from a donation by George W. Brackenridge and another section from Emma Koehler. In 1915 Ray...... more » Owner description: Originally a rock quarry, part of the tea garden came from a donation by George W. Brackenridge and another section from Emma Koehler. In 1915 Ray Lambert, city parks commissioner, thought it would make a nice location for a lily pond. Ultimately, it grew to become a tea garden. The latest renovations began in 2007 and cost about $1.6 million, compared with the $7,000 Lambert originally spent to open the park. It is a Registered Texas Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  2.7 miles from city center
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Mission Concepcion
Ollie #16 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 43 reviews
This 200-year-old Franciscan mission at the very heart of the Mission Trail was originally built against claims of French colonization.
Attraction type  Missions
Distance  2.4 miles from city center
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Mission Trail
As featured in San Antonio off the beaten path
Ollie #17 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 66 reviews
A pedestrian route that starts at the Alamo and winds nine miles along the San Antonio River passing four other historical missions.
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  4.5 miles from city center
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The Alamo
As featured in 3 days in San Antonio
Ollie #18 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 919 reviews
Owner description: The 18th-century mission church where Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and 188 others waged their last stand against the Mexican army for Texas independence...... more » Owner description: The 18th-century mission church where Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and 188 others waged their last stand against the Mexican army for Texas independence has become a state symbol. The most famous historical site in Texas, the mission has been restored to its original condition and offers tours, relics of the past, and a gift shop with memorabilia for history enthusiasts. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Institute of Texan Cultures
Ollie #19 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
This museum is dedicated to the contributions of different ethnic groups in Texas.
Attraction type  History Museums; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
Ollie #20 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 128 reviews
Ranch that offers wildlife viewing.
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Ranchs
Distance  21.0 miles from city center
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