San Antonio International Airport 25 min
La Villita Historic Arts Village (15 min) Square-block enclave of art galleries & shops on the National Registry of Historic Districts. The Alamo (15 min) Small shrinelike fortress & monument to Texas history with a museum artifacts gardens & more. San Fernando Cathedral (17 min) Historic 1738 church once occupied by General Santa Ana & the site of hero Jim Bowie s wedding. San Antonio Botanical Garden (20 min) Scenic 38-acre area with trails a pond roses & native plants a glass conservatory & a cafe. Japanese Tea Garden (17 min) Scenic park from 1901 with stone bridges a waterfall koi ponds a pagoda & the Jingu House Cafe. San Antonio Zoo (18 min) Sprawling zoo with 750 species (from alligators to zebras) cageless habitats exhibits & a train. Mission Concepci n (14 min) Dedicated in 1755 this Spanish Colonial landmark is America s oldest unrestored stone church. Brackenridge Park (17 min) Historic riverside park with trails picnic & play areas athletic fields & miniature train rides. Mission San Jose Church (14 min) Place of worship for Texas largest colonial mission with a carved limestone facade & rose window. Witte Museum (17 min) Touring & long-term exhibits about natural history art & Texas heritage plus a Science Treehouse. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (13 min) Guided tours offered at a 948-acre park with 4 1700s colonial missions a visitor center & trails. Historic Market Square (17 min) Mexican shopping area boasting 100 shops over 3-blocks with apparel handcrafts & food galore. Tower Of The Americas (13 min) 750-ft. landmark with an observation deck revolving eatery stationary bar & a 4D adventure ride. San Antonio Museum Of Art (16 min) Egyptian Greek Roman Latin American & contemporary collections in the former Lone Star Brewery. |