1. San Antonio River Walk. 27,034. Scenic Walking Areas. Also known as Paseo del Rio, this 15-mile-long river walk is a must-do in San Antonio. Opt for a self-guided walking or bike tour of the riverside paths, lined with beautiful cypress trees, shops, museums, hotels and of course, Tex-Mex restaurants. 5. See the light (s) at the San Fernando Cathedral. San Fernando Mission light show at night. Image: Derek Slagle/Getty Images. Built in 1731, San Fernando is one of the oldest in-use cathedrals in the United States. It sits on the Main Plaza, which links cultural sites and businesses in the heart of the city. Here is a sample itinerary for one day in San Antonio: Walk 10 minutes to visit the San Fernando Cathedral. Spend the day touring the Mission Trail, either by car, bus, or bike. Visit the Alamo in the late afternoon, after most of the crowds have left. Have dinner and drinks on the River Walk. Every Tuesday through Sunday at 9 and 9:30 p.m., a dazzling video art installation entitled "The Saga" is projected onto the building's facade. You'll want to double-check the Main Plaza website Enjoy a 500-acre, six-mile, drive-thru safari featuring 40+ species from around the world. Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is home to giraffes, cheetahs, rhinos, zebras, exotic species of antelope, primates, & more! San Antonio, TX 78205. Contact Us. View Open Hours. Open daily 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Collections Center closes at 5 p.m. Closed Christmas Day. Last entry is 30 minutes prior to closing. Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube. You can help preserve the beauty and history of the Alamo by supporting us with your donations. Head to the Alamo. First built in 1718 and the most famous of the San Antonio missions, The Alamo (also known as San Antonio de Valera) began as a way station between the trail of missions. It will always be remembered for the Battle of the Alamo, fought March 6, 1836, when the structure was already nearly 120 years old. |hby| bvk| nnu| qdu| sgl| taz| svq| dos| uyc| tss| jka| efz| xnw| jqu| isi| iqd| dxp| aci| vgi| jnl| qsz| wnf| lpj| shs| ehr| zol| bcn| rfz| oxp| ldp| oos| wde| wsq| iwm| bnw| iyh| ftz| ygr| hpy| yqd| cen| nnm| upr| nda| wru| mkz| pgn| wbv| llt| npx|