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City guide · United States

San Antonio

The Alamo, a lively River Walk, and a Tex-Mex food scene as deep as the city's Spanish colonial roots.

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The Alamo · River Walk · Spanish missions · Tex-Mex food

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What to see

Start with the sights.

01What to seeSan Antonio River WalkExplore →
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San Antonio River Walk

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A cypress-lined river level below the streets, stitched together with footbridges, cafes, and barges: the social spine of downtown San Antonio.

02What to seeTower of the AmericasExplore →
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Tower of the Americas

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A 750-foot observation tower built for the 1968 World's Fair, still the tallest structure in San Antonio, with a revolving restaurant near the top.

03What to seePearl DistrictExplore →
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Pearl District

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A revitalized 1883 brewery complex turned dining, shopping, and green space along the river's Museum Reach, anchored by the old Pearl Brewery smokestack.

04What to seeMission San JoseExplore →
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Mission San Jose

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The largest of the four still-active Spanish missions south of downtown, part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Month by month

San Antonio, month by month.

What to plan a trip around, month by month.

March in San Antonio

What’s on in San Antonio in March. One of the best months to visit San Antonio. Typical daytime highs around 77°F (25°C).

April in San Antonio

What’s on in San Antonio in April. One of the best months to visit San Antonio. Typical daytime highs around 82°F (28°C).

June in San Antonio

What’s on in San Antonio in June. Typical daytime highs around 95°F (35°C).

July in San Antonio

What’s on in San Antonio in July. Typical daytime highs around 97°F (36°C).

August in San Antonio

What’s on in San Antonio in August. Typical daytime highs around 97°F (36°C).

September in San Antonio

What’s on in San Antonio in September. Typical daytime highs around 91°F (33°C).

October in San Antonio

San Antonio in October. One of the best months to visit San Antonio. Typical daytime highs around 84°F (29°C).

November in San Antonio

San Antonio in November. One of the best months to visit San Antonio. Typical daytime highs around 72°F (22°C).

Make a plan

Before you go.

Transport, fares & local advice

Getting there

Fly into San Antonio International (SAT).

Know before you go

  • The River Walk stays busy and shaded year-round; it's the easiest way to move between downtown sights.
  • The Alamo is free to enter but the surrounding plaza gets crowded midday - go early.
  • All five Spanish missions (the Alamo plus four more) form a UNESCO World Heritage Site connected by a hike-and-bike trail.

Questions

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When is the best time to visit San Antonio?

The best time to visit San Antonio is Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov, in United States.

Where is San Antonio?

San Antonio is in United States. The nearest major airport is San Antonio International (SAT).

What is San Antonio known for?

The Alamo, a lively River Walk, and a Tex-Mex food scene as deep as the city's Spanish colonial roots.

More places to explore

Explore these places for a longer trip. Distances are straight line; check the route and travel time before planning an outing.

San Antonio: downtown and the city stretching to the horizon by day
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San Antonio

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downtown and the city stretching to the horizon by day