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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Bexar County [2025]
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Tower Life Building
4.0
/5
6 reviews
5.8
Based on 29 reviews
San Antonio City Center | 7.8 km from downtown
Phone +12105544444
Address: 310 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Views of San Antonio skyline
Best view of San Antonio
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The San Antonio Life Insurance Building is a landmark historic building in downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. The 31-story building is 123 meters tall. The building opened in 1929 and was originally known as the Smith-Young Tower, with the Smith brothers purchasing the building in 1943. In 1953, a television transmission tower was added to the structure. A 2010 renovation removed the outdated television mast and replaced it with the tower's original design, a copper canopy with a 100-foot-tall flagpole.
The Life Insurance Company Building is a landmark historic building in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Construction of the 31-story building began in 1927 and it reached a height of 123 meters (397 feet) and opened in 1929. Originally known as the Smith-Young Tower, it was the centerpiece of a partially completed development called the Bowen Island skyscraper. The eight-sided neo-Gothic brick and Ludowici green terracotta tower (complete with gargoyle tower) was once the tallest building in San Antonio until it was surpassed in 1988 by the 166-meter (423-foot) tall building of the Marriott River Center Hotel.
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The Alamo
4.8
/5
33 reviews
5.4
Based on 19,827 reviews
San Antonio City Center | 8.4 km from downtown
Phone +12102251391
Address: 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Alamo battle vibe in garden
Ancient trees & gardens harmonize
42% positive reviews
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The only world cultural heritage site in Texas is in San Antonio. The five Spanish missions, including The Alamo, not only witnessed the history of the Spanish colonial period, but also displayed the culture of Spanish missionaries and indigenous residents. No tickets are required, but parking costs about $40. There are staff members showing the items used by people at that time, and there are also people explaining on the spot... It is worth everyone to learn about the Battle of the Alamo at that time.
The Alamo Civil War is also a very important war in American history. This museum was built on the memorial site of the Civil War history. The interior of the entire museum is also quite grand, with many weapons and historical introductions.
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San Antonio River Walk
4.6
/5
47 reviews
5.1
Based on 27,157 reviews
San Antonio City Center | 8.3 km from downtown
Phone +12102274262
Address: San Antonio, TX 78205, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Riverside path & unique shops
Stone bridges & Mexican shops
35% positive reviews
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San Antonio River Walk
San Antonio is located in the south-central part of Texas, USA, with an area of about 1,205 square kilometers. It is the second largest city in Texas and the most famous historical city and tourist city in Texas and the United States.
San Antonio is famous for its prosperous and green River Walk. Along the 4.5km long riverside of the San Antonio River, there are restaurants, hotels, roadside cafes, tourist souvenir shops, theaters, museums and other buildings. All these buildings are located in the river valley below the level of the city streets. From the city streets, you can see the big trees in the river valley, which is spectacular. You can experience the Hispanic culture and Mexican culture here.
San Antonio is located in the south-central part of Texas, USA, with an area of about 1,205 square kilometers. It is the second largest city in Texas and the most famous historical city and tourist city in Texas and the United States.
San Antonio is famous for its prosperous and green River Walk. Along the 4.5km long riverside of the San Antonio River, there are restaurants, hotels, roadside cafes, tourist souvenir shops, theaters, museums and other buildings. All these buildings are located in the river valley below the level of the city streets. From the city streets, you can see the big trees in the river valley, which is spectacular. You can experience the Hispanic culture and Mexican culture here.
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San Antonio Zoo
4.9
/5
8 reviews
4.7
From AU$ 44.69
Based on 2,073 reviews
10.8 km from downtown
Phone +12107347184
Address: 3903 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Bexar County
Highlights:
Feeding small animals at Creed Valley Farm
Find many animal species in one park
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The San Antonio Zoo is a great place for families, with plenty of attractions for kids, a good mix of indoor and outdoor exhibits, and lots of spots to rest. The animals seem well cared for, and there’s a wide variety to see, from giraffes to playful otters. The layout makes it easy to explore without feeling overwhelmed, and there are plenty of snack stands and shaded areas to take a break. The highlight of our visit was the kangaroo experience, where we got to walk among them up close. Overall, it’s a fun, well-maintained zoo that’s worth a visit.
This zoo has a lot of animals to see. it's a great zoo. The only downside is the parking so either get there early. All the indoor exhibits close at 5. The elephants had already been put up by the time we made it around to view them.
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Historic Market Square
4.0
/5
10 reviews
4.4
Based on 2,249 reviews
San Antonio City Center | 7 km from downtown
Phone +12102078600
Address: 514 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78207, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Mexican crafts: blankets & pottery
Experience Mexican bargaining culture
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San Antonio Market Square
Market Square is a highly commercialized shopping area in downtown San Antonio. In addition to the usual American chain stores, there are also many individual shops. Due to the Hispanic and Mexican cultural characteristics of San Antonio, walking into the shops here is like entering Mexico, where you can find a variety of Mexican handicrafts.
The Mexican small commodity market in San Antonio. It's nice to walk around.
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SeaWorld San Antonio
4.9
/5
40 reviews
4.4
From AU$ 131.42
Based on 4,867 reviews
West San Antonio | 13 km from downtown
Phone +12105204732
Address: 10500 SeaWorld Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Featured in 2025 Americas 50 – Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Thrilling Steel Eel coaster experience
Coaster through underwater tunnel
85% positive reviews
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At the Ocean World, you can watch the performances of California sea lions and the cuteness of baby sea lions up close, and you can also experience the fun of feeding the baby sea lions yourself. It is also a good choice to go to the penguin house to watch the life of the little penguins.
In Ocean World, you can experience the cuteness and happiness of animals up close, play aerial games and take aerial adventures, and there are often colorful themed activities. It is a great place to take children to watch animal shows and play in the water during family holidays.
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
4.5
/5
17 reviews
4.2
Based on 1,955 reviews
Southside | 15.3 km from downtown
Phone +12109321001
Address: San Antonio, TX, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Experience the church's religious atmosphere
Preserved 18th-century Spanish missions
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San Antonio is also an early living and gathering place for Native Americans. This place has a long history and many of its ruins are very precious. It was listed as a part of the World Cultural Heritage in 2015 and is well worth a visit.
We visited all four missions by bike and had a great time. It was easy to rent bikes but we used our own. The volunteers and staff were wonderful. We first visited the mission in San Jose Park and there was a lot to learn. The volunteers at Mission Concepcion watched our bikes while we visited the church. Each of our routes was great and smooth. The signs in the park explained the area in detail and were very informative. We saw lots of ducks, geese and waterfowl. The trails were safe and the people were very friendly. We then visited Mission San Juan and Mission Espada.
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Mission San Jose Catholic Church
4.3
/5
7 reviews
4.2
Based on 3,505 reviews
Southside | 11 km from downtown
Phone +12109220543
Address: 6701 San Jose Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Historic church by Spanish pioneers
Free guide explains church history
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Today I attended the 11am guided tour... There were about 20 people, I didn't quite understand, 😅😅 It was all in English,,,, There is a church here, you can ride a bike, there is also a McDonald's nearby, you can come and have a look,
It's OK, worth a visit, with rich historical significance. It's also a free attraction. You can go to the visitor center to get an introduction brochure first.
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Tower of the Americas
4.3
/5
9 reviews
4.0
Based on 2,680 reviews
San Antonio City Center | 8.6 km from downtown
Phone +12102233101
Address: 739 E César E. Chávez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78205, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Overlook San Antonio's skyline
230-meter observation tower
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San Antonio is not a very prosperous city in the United States. The buildings here are scattered and high-rise buildings are rare. It is also a very unique city with a deep cultural heritage. The Tower of the Americas is a TV tower, and you can also see a beautiful night view.
We spent a day hiking along the paths which were very peaceful. The gardens are kept pristine and it often feels like you have stepped back in time and are far away from the city. It was the perfect balance to the craziness of the holiday.
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