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Palmer Course at La Cantera
Palmer Course at La Cantera
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Ranked #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... 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
Majestic Theatre
Majestic Theatre
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Ranked #2 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 115 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
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
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Ranked #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  3.0 miles from city center
River Walk
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River Walk
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Ranked #4 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 1,396 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
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Morgan's Wonderland
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Ranked #5 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Mission San Jose
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Mission San Jose
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Ranked #6 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 163 reviews
Owner description: Founded in 1720, this Spanish frontier mission, the largest of the five San Antonio missions, is best known for its rose... 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
San Antonio Museum of Art
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San Antonio Museum of Art
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Ranked #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,... 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
San Antonio River
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San Antonio River
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Ranked #8 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 269 reviews
Scenic river winds through the town of San Antonio.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral
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San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral
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Ranked #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
McNay Art Museum
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McNay Art Museum
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Ranked #10 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 72 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
Natural Bridge Caverns
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Natural Bridge Caverns
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Ranked #11 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 239 reviews
Owner description: Come on down (way down) at the largest underground attraction in Texas! Daily guided tours allow guests to explore large... 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
The Westin La Cantera Golf Club
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The Westin La Cantera Golf Club
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Ranked #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
Mission Espada
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Mission Espada
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Ranked #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
San Antonio Botanical Garden
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San Antonio Botanical Garden
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Ranked #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
Japanese Tea Gardens
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Japanese Tea Gardens
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Ranked #15 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 145 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... 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
Mission Concepcion
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Mission Concepcion
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Ranked #16 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews
Owner description: This 200-year-old Franciscan mission at the very heart of the Mission Trail was originally built against claims of French... more » Owner description: This 200-year-old Franciscan mission at the very heart of the Mission Trail was originally built against claims of French colonization. « less
Attraction type  Missions
Distance  2.4 miles from city center
Mission Trail
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Mission Trail
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Ranked #17 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 66 reviews
Owner description: A pedestrian route that starts at the Alamo and winds nine miles along the San Antonio River passing four other historical... more » Owner description: A pedestrian route that starts at the Alamo and winds nine miles along the San Antonio River passing four other historical missions. « less
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  4.5 miles from city center
The Alamo
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The Alamo
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Ranked #18 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 925 reviews
Owner description: The 18th-century mission church where Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and 188 others waged their last stand against the Mexican army... 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
Institute of Texan Cultures
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Ranked #19 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 34 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
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
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Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
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Ranked #20 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 130 reviews
Ranch that offers wildlife viewing.
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Ranchs
Distance  21.0 miles from city center
San Antonio Rodeo
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San Antonio Rodeo
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Ranked #21 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  3.4 miles from city center
Brackenridge Eagle Miniature Train
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Brackenridge Eagle Miniature Train
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Ranked #22 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: There are two things just about every child in San Antonio has done — visited Brackenridge Park and taken a ride on the... more » Owner description: There are two things just about every child in San Antonio has done — visited Brackenridge Park and taken a ride on the Brackenridge Eagle Miniature Train. It'll take you on a scenic tour of the park, so you can rest your feet and enjoy the ride. It is also one of the longest miniature train rides in the world, covering 3.2 miles of track and taking guests to many stops around the park such as the zoo, sunken gardens, and the Witte Museum. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  2.8 miles from city center
Alamo IMAX Theatre
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Alamo IMAX Theatre
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Ranked #23 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4 of 5 stars 113 reviews
Owner description: Home of the legendary Alamo: The Price of FreedomThe crystal clear images and wraparound sound of IMAX thrills in a way no... more » Owner description: Home of the legendary Alamo: The Price of FreedomThe crystal clear images and wraparound sound of IMAX thrills in a way no ordinary theatre can. Six stories high & 83 feet wide, the screen pulls you in!Experience the legend of the Alamo at IMAX prior to visiting the Alamo shrine- see Alamo: The Price of Freedom on the giant screen.The theatre complex also boasts an IMAX 3D screen playing the latest hits. « less
Attraction type  Movie Theaters
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
San Antonio Rose Live
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San Antonio Rose Live
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Ranked #24 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
Brackenridge Park
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Brackenridge Park
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Ranked #25 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: You'll never lack for something to do in San Antonio's largest park. Its grounds contain the San Antonio Zoo, a carousel,... more » Owner description: You'll never lack for something to do in San Antonio's largest park. Its grounds contain the San Antonio Zoo, a carousel, skyride, the Japanese Tea Gardens, a golf course, and playground. « less
Attraction type  Parks; Golf Courses; Zoos
Distance  3.0 miles from city center
Mission San Juan
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Mission San Juan
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Ranked #26 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Franciscan Mission established in 1731 and an historical attraction along the Mission Trail in San Antonio.
Attraction type  Missions
Distance  6.7 miles from city center
Magik Theater
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Magik Theater
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Ranked #27 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
San Antonio's family professional theater that offers live performances of famous fairy tales.
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  3.9 miles from city center
San Antonio Zoo & Aquarium
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San Antonio Zoo & Aquarium
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Ranked #28 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4 of 5 stars 136 reviews
Owner description: With more than 8,500 animals on 56 acres, there's plenty of fun for the whole family. The San Antonio Zoo was first... more » Owner description: With more than 8,500 animals on 56 acres, there's plenty of fun for the whole family. The San Antonio Zoo was first established with a donation from George W. Brackenridg in the 1800s. Two of the first cageless exhibits in the U.S. opened here in 1929 and the bird collection is one of the world's largest. « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  2.9 miles from city center
San Antonio Trolley Tours
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Ranked #29 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Tours; Public Transportation Systems
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Whispering Waters Day Spa
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Whispering Waters Day Spa
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Ranked #30 of 159 Attractions in San Antonio
4 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Owner description: Welcome to Our Spa. Whispering Waters Day Spa takes you farther. Beyond pampering. Beneath the surface. Inside your soul. To... more » Owner description: Welcome to Our Spa. Whispering Waters Day Spa takes you farther. Beyond pampering. Beneath the surface. Inside your soul. To a place of extraordinary well-being. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  10.4 miles from city center
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