Where to stay in San Antonio

See

• The Alamo
• Aztec on the River
• Casa Navarro State Historical Park
• King William Historic Area
• River Walk
• Tower of the Americas
• San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
• San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium
• San Antonio Botanical Gardens
• Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
• Buckhorn Saloon and Museum
• Institute of Texan Cultures

Do

• Fiesta!!!
• San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
• Texas Folklife Festival
• Bat migration
• San Japan
• SeaWorld San Antonio
• Six Flags Fiesta Texas
• Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
• Morgan's Wonderland
• Natural Bridge Caverns
• Eisenhower Park
• Crownridge Canyon Natural Area

Drink

San Antonio's downtown is the hub of the city's nightlife, with hundreds of dining options, bars and clubs mostly on the Riveralk and throughout street level. Other major nightlife locales, include Southtown Arts District, home to First Friday Art Walk, a large art block party with crowds upward of 20,000 along Alamo St. Scores of dining, galleries, theatres and lodging options, that include more than 10 historic 19th century B&Bs adjacent to the Riverwalk. Wander down through the River Walk and take your choice of bars and eateries. You can't go wrong. There are also several bars/restaurants in the Mercado block of tourist shops.

Stay safe

By American standards, San Antonio is safe for its size; despite a rather high poverty rate and the racial tensions that flared up around the country since 2017, the Alamo City managed to avoid most of the crime waves that hit other American cities during the pandemic. As long as you take elementary precautions, you'll have a fantastic time. Even when there are crowds for such events like the Alamo Bowl, it is still relatively safe. The River Walk always has something going on, but if you're in one of the quieter spots at night, exercise some caution. San Antonio has a high rate of cars break-ins. Do not leave any belongings in your car.