San Antonio Things to Do

This is a fascinating museum honoring the heritages of the settlers who created Texas. Twenty-seven cultural and ethnic groups are represented in detailed exhibits featuring religious artifacts, household items, clothing, tools... more

Shakespeare, dancing princess and many other playwrights and characters do their rounds at the Sunken Garden Theater. An open air amphitheater, this venue is used for both commercial and city co-sponsored events. Get together f... more

Constructed in 1870, this post became a permanent home for the US Army. The Quadrangle, with its impressive clock tower, was originally built as a supply depot. In 1886, however, it served as prison grounds for Apache Chief Ger... more

If you intend to spend a fun day with your family, La Villita, the historical arts village is just perfect for you. There are so many things to do that your day will end in no time. If you are an art freak, the galleries here w... more

Explore the Mission San Antonio de Valero and discover how it became the Alamo. Visit the Maverick House, Veramendi House, Yturri House, and the Musquiz House. See Campo Santo, the San Fernando Church, Funeral Pyres, Milam Cypr... more

Explore a large collection of 19th and 20th century European and American paintings and sculpture by significant artists ranging from Paul Cezanne, Vincent van Gogh, Auguste Rodin, Henri Matisse to Edward Hopper, Georgia O&rsqu... more

This bar pours more than 40 varieties of wine available by the glass, including more than five varieties of champagne. If none of those suit you, partake of any one of the numerous brandies or liqueurs, or enjoy a premium mixed... more

Located in the heart of Southtown, Rosario's is packed every night. It can pack in even more now that they are in a larger (but just as lively) location just a block from where the restaurant used to be. Sip on a perfectly craf... more

Liberty Bar's old, deceptively restored home seems to lean so precariously, one wonders how it still stands. Wrongfully playing second fiddle to the building, the menu and the wine list boast some unique and tasty selections. D... more

Hop aboard one of the city's river barges and take a 40-minute cruise around the 2.5-mile stretch of the San Antonio River known as the River Walk. Narrated cruises emphasize the history of the area and depart hourly from three... more