Short Getaway Ideas and Tours for San Antonio
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If you only have a short time to stay while visiting the San Antonio area, you'll want to make sure that you get in as much as possible. Make sure to put the following items on your itinerary to make the most of your time.
Favorite Attractions in San Antonio
- SeaWorld
- Come and see all of the animals that call SeaWorld their home. You'll see seals, sea lions, sharks, eels, flamingos and more. SeaWorld doesn't only have animals; there are thrill-rides, shows, and an awesome water park. Backstage tours are available and you can learn how the animals are taken care of and trained. You'll even be able to touch live stingrays and sharks. Stop by the shows park and you'll be able to see the world-famous Shamu. While you're there, don't forget to stop by the park's 3-D Sea Star Theatre.
- Alamo Grand City Tour
- If you're in San Antonio, you have to visit the Alamo and see mission trail. This eight and a half-hour tour will not only take you to the Alamo, but you'll go around San Antonio and see all of the famous sights. You'll also be treated to an IMAX Pass, a Buckhorn Saloon and Museum ticket, or a River Walk Cruise ticket to be used at your convenience during your stay in San Antonio.
- Buckhorn Saloon and Museum
- Located just two blocks from the Alamo, this museum was voted the best attraction in 2002 by the Downtown Alliance/San Antonio. The museum will take you through more than 120 years of history. This two-story museum offers unique exhibits such as a two-headed calf, fish from the Seven Seas, cowboy memorabilia and more. Stop by the gift shop where you'll be able to buy authentic Buckhorn souvenirs.
- The Riverwalk
- This is the primary attraction in San Antonio, and it's no wonder why. Shops, attractions and restaurants make for a festive stroll, day or night. The Hard Rock Cafe, Dave and Busters, and Ripleys Believe It or Not Museum are all located on the Riverwalk. Boat rides down the river are a perfect daytime activity--or for a little bit of romance, ask one of the local restaurants to prepare a picnic dinner for your evening ride.
History in San Antonio
- Mission Conception
- This 1731 church was home to many festivals during the time that the friars tried to demonstrate Christian values to the Native Americans.
- Mission San Jose
- This mission was the model for all other Texas missions. Here you will find the convent area and a stairway to the belfry. There is now an amphitheatre and visitors center.
- Other Missions
- You will find these missions, as well as Mission Labores, Mission San Juan Capistrano, and Mission San Francisco de la Espada & Espada Aqueduct along the Mission Trail.
- The King Williams Historic District
- This is where you'll find the beautiful mansions of the early German settlers that played a significant role in the culture of San Antonio. Stop off at a German Restaurant and get a taste of some of the best bratwurst, potato salads, krauts and beer in the country.
Outdoors in San Antonio
- Journey's Hot Air Balloon Rides
- Nothing gives you a view of the outdoors quite like a ride in a hot air balloon. Journey's Hot Air Balloon Rides is a full service hot air balloon company. Journey's flights last an average of one hour and come with a complimentary champagne brunch. Flights are subject to weather conditions since safety is one of Journey's utmost concerns.
- Yellow Rose Carriage
- Take a romantic tour in a horse-drawn carriage. Yellow Rose Carriage offers daily tours that leave from Alamo plaza and show you a number of the historic sites in the immediate area. See the Riverwalk and many of the historic buildings. This is a unique way to take in the sights of San Antonio.
- Brackenridge Park
- This amazing park has the San Antonio Zoo, the Japanese Tea Garden, HEB Science Treehouse, and Kiddie Park within it's perimeters. Plus, you'll find three distinctive Texas landscapes at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Miles of jogging trails, plus picnic tables and recreational facilities make this a great spot to spend an afternoon--or all day.
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