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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 176 attractions in San Antonio

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 area
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 176 attractions in San Antonio

Built for the 1968 HemisFair in honor of the city's 250th anniversary, this delightful park is a local favorite, particularly the water gardens and the kid-designed wood and sand playground, which includes a castle and space tunnel. The highlight is the looming 750-foot tall Tower of the Americas, offering a terrific view of the city.

Attraction type: Park; Amusement/theme park; Water park; Playground; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 176 attractions in San Antonio

This is where you can see all the Fiesta gowns, complete with incredibly long trains, on display.

Attraction type: Natural history museum; History museum; Art museum; Science museum; Historic home; Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 176 attractions in San Antonio

Very crowded together, a lot of stores and stalls, but not selling anything anyone needs.  A lot of decorative crafts and so forth. They have South American music and other acts at a stage outside...

Attraction type: Flea/street market; Town center/square/plaza; Forest; Tourist/visitor center
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 176 attractions in San Antonio

I've never had a great complexion but once I started getting monthly facials at Whispering Waters Day Spa, I now receive frequent, unsolicited comments about how great I look!  This spa has always...

Attraction type: Spa
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 176 attractions in San Antonio

Built in 1929, this movie theater is beautifully ornate, featuring a domed ceiling painted with stars and clouds.

Attraction type: Theater; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 176 attractions in San Antonio

This museum houses a collection of motor vehicles ranging from fire engines to chuck wagons.

Attraction type: Transportation museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 176 attractions in San Antonio

Edgy, bohemian neighborhood lined with art galleries, coffeehouses and boutiques.

Attraction type: Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #29 of 176 attractions in San Antonio

This 750-foot tower built for the 1968 HemisFair has unbeatable panoramic views, especially if you're in the tower's revolving restaurant.

Attraction type: Observation deck/tower; Architectural building; Civic center; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #30 of 176 attractions in San Antonio

This non-denominational church welcomes people to come in casual dress. Bikers to bankers, PhDs to GEDs attend here. There are 5 services at the Bandera Road campus at 9431 Bandera Road (2 miles...

Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #31 of 176 attractions in San Antonio

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.

Attraction type: Park; Golf course; Zoo
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #32 of 176 attractions in San Antonio

A miniature train for children.

Attraction type: Park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #33 of 176 attractions in San Antonio

Good place to see with families.

Attraction type: Zoo; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #34 of 176 attractions in San Antonio

Settled by wealthy German merchants in the late 1800s, San Antonio's first suburb consists of 25 blocks of historic mansions set amid lovely landscaping.

Attraction type: Neighborhood; Historic walking area; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #35 of 176 attractions in San Antonio

Irish pub

Attraction type: Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #36 of 176 attractions in San Antonio
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #37 of 176 attractions in San Antonio
Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #38 of 176 attractions in San Antonio

Resort best known for its beautiful, well-tended golf course.

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #39 of 176 attractions in San Antonio

Majestic home belonging to the founders of the Pioneer Flour Mill.

Attraction type: Historic home; History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #40 of 176 attractions in San Antonio

Eighteen-hole course stretches 6,677 yards from the Gold Tees featuring Bermuda Tiff 419 fairways, Flora Dwarf greens and a unique loop design so that players never have to see a parallel hole.

Attraction type: Golf course
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