What's to see and do?

[Sock Puppet]

San Antonio folks,

What are some of the must see or must do touristy things in San Antonio? Yes, I know about things like the Alamo and River Walk. I'm wondering about some of the less obvious things. Of particular interest are activities or sights in the northwest part of town.

Thanks!!

 

[Axxe55]

If you haven't been to the Alamo, then nothing else matters. I have visited the Alamo at least a dozen if not more times since I was a youngster, and I never grow tired of visiting the Alamo. If I happen to be visiting San Antonio, the Alamo is the first stop we make. The River Walk is the second.

 

[baboon]

Drive farther and go on a game ride @ The Y. O. Ranch Headquarters.

 

[Sock Puppet]

If you haven't been to the Alamo, then nothing else matters. I have visited the Alamo at least a dozen if not more times since I was a youngster, and I never grow tired of visiting the Alamo. If I happen to be visiting San Antonio, the Alamo is the first stop we make. The River Walk is the second.

Have already done the Alamo, River Walk, and the downtown area. Trying to avoid that this trip.

 

[Sock Puppet]

Drive farther and go on a game ride @ The Y. O. Ranch Headquarters.

Interesting, but too far out.

 

[TreyG-20]

Buckhorn Museum is something to see. Also there are lots of other missions besides the Alamo. Witte Museum depending on the exhibits. Institute of Texan Cultures. Natural Bridge Caverns or Cascade Caverns.

 

[gll]

Brackenridge Park and San Antonio Zoo

 

[EZ-E]

Mission San Jose is almost as good as the Alamo ....imo. The best part is you don't have to go into downtown & no crowds.

 

[EZ-E]

Buckhorn Museum is something to see. Also there are lots of other missions besides the Alamo. Witte Museum depending on the exhibits. Institute of Texan Cultures. Natural Bridge Caverns or Cascade Caverns.

NBC is pretty cool too.

 

[cygunner]

Second the missions. Concepcion is a favorite of mine.

 

[cbp210]

San Antonio folks,

What are some of the must see or must do touristy things in San Antonio? Yes, I know about things like the Alamo and River Walk. I'm wondering about some of the less obvious things. Of particular interest are activities or sights in the northwest part of town.

Thanks!!

If you have some family with you might want to check out Seaworld

SeaWorld San Antonio Theme Park - Texas Animal Attractions

Experience SeaWorld San Antonio for thrilling rides, water park, animal adventure & amusement park attractions in Texas the entire family will enjoy!

seaworld.com

 

[deemus]

Eat at Taco Taco. Voted best tacos in America per Bon Apetit magazine.

Very good. Only open 6am to 2pm.

 

[Sock Puppet]

If you have some family with you might want to check out Seaworld

SeaWorld San Antonio Theme Park - Texas Animal Attractions

Experience SeaWorld San Antonio for thrilling rides, water park, animal adventure & amusement park attractions in Texas the entire family will enjoy!

seaworld.com

Seaworld is definitely on the list. Just trying to figure out what else we're doing.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

 

[leVieux]

Canoe or drift the Comal & Guadeloupe Rivers from Canyon Lake Dam or New Braunfels/Gruene. Eat a steak at the "Little Rhein Steakhouse" across the bridge from Palacio del Rio. Sample the delicious apple strudel from the wood-fired ovens at "Log Haus" up IH35. Take a "Missions" tour.

 

[DD130]

Mission San Jose is almost as good as the Alamo ....imo. The best part is you don't have to go into downtown & no crowds.

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Just added to my list!!! That looks really interesting!!!

 

[theokami]

The Missions are awesome, I also recommend them. I know you don't want to go downtown, but hit the Menger Hotel next time you feel the urge to go to the Alamo. It's the place Theodore Roosevelt recruited the Rough Riders and has lots of memorabilia to see, have a drink at the bar and give them a toast.

 

[skfullgun]

I'll reiterate The Missions.
Full of history.
They were connected by a trail and it took DAYS to travel between them during their heyday and it was an unsafe journey to say the least .
Some still serve as Catholic Churches.

 

[skfullgun]

And I think The Menger is considered "haunted".

 

[TX OMFS]

Hill Country Hyatt is in the NW part of town & has a lazy river & pools for the kids. You can get a day pass.

Government Canyon State Natural Area has dinosaur footprints you can hike in and see.

Hill Country Zip Lines in Helotes is fun.

 

[deemus]

I usually stay at the Emily Morgan when I go to SA. Its right next door to the Alamo.