Things to do in South Texas

Activities, attractions and tours

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View from the top
Japanese Botanic Garden was like heaven in real life...
The walk along the river in San Antonio makes for a great walk or bike ride. Goes on for many miles
Japanese Tea Garden. This is my second trip back since 2012 and i gotta say, this place never ceases to amaze me! It's just Beautiful!!
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What to do in South Texas

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River Walk featuring night scenes and a river or creek

River Walk

River Walk is just one of the places to see in San Antonio, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.

River Walk
Roller Coaster

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Enjoy the excitement at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and see why people love this theme park in San Antonio. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Air Force Security Forces K-9 handler, and her military working dog, seek out drugs inside a training house.

Lackland Air Force Base

Lackland Air Force Base is just one of the places to see in San Antonio, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the entertainment venues and shops in this family-friendly area.

Lackland Air Force Base
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San Antonio SeaWorld

Make time to visit the sea life at San Antonio SeaWorld, and find out why this is a popular attraction in San Antonio. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.

San Antonio SeaWorld
San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium showing interior views, zoo animals and marine life

San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium

Come and see over 800 species at this centrally located zoo that’s suitable for the whole family.

San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium
Alamo showing a memorial and a monument

Alamo

Learn about the fierce Battle of the Alamo and pay your respects to those lost during the Texan Revolution at this historical complex.

Alamo
South Padre Island beach after high tides

South Padre Island Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at South Padre Island Beach during your travels in South Padre Island? Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's live music.

South Padre Island Beach
The Alamodome

Alamodome

Catch an event at Alamodome during your trip to San Antonio. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this walkable area.

Alamodome
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Henry B. González Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Henry B. González Convention Center during your trip to San Antonio. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Henry B. González Convention Center

Areas of South Texas

Downtown - Riverwalk showing heritage architecture, a bridge and boating

Downtown San Antonio

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Explore the network of pedestrian paths that follows the beautiful San Antonio River to discover restaurants and bars, gift shops, galleries and museums.

Downtown San Antonio
PORT ARANSAS, TX - 9 FEB 2023: Young surfer carries a surfboard on the beach, near the water of the Gulf of Mexico and a pier, in evening light.

Cinnamon Shore

While Cinnamon Shore isn't home to many top sights, Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cinnamon Shore
Port Aransas, USA, aerial landscape view of Mustang Beach Airport with Mustang Beach residential area located on Mustang Island at Gulf of Mexico with Corpus Christus Bay in background

Padre Island

If you're spending some time in Padre Island, Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Padre Island
Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum which includes art and interior views as well as an individual male

Uptown

If you're spending some time in Uptown, San Antonio River and Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown
It was nice to see these carpet beetle feed off of this beautiful thistle poppies! 💙

Far West Side

While visiting Far West Side, you might make a stop by sights like Aquatica San Antonio Waterpark and Hill Country Golf Club.

Far West Side
#beach The beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico with the beauty of the resort, the amazing fall weather and off peak tourist times made this trip really enjoyable!

North End

If you're spending some time in North End, Sea Turtle Inc and South Padre Island Beach are top sights worth seeing.

North End
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Laredo

abstract silhouette of the city with text Reynosa at the vintage mexican flag

Reynosa

Man, person, rider on a bicycle along a path through a grove of oak trees and grass level area, Swede Creek Park, Cordillera Ranch, Boerne, Hill Country, Texas

Boerne

EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018

Universal City

Green Jay (Cyanocorax luxuosus) perched, South Texas, USA

Edinburg

A scenic view of Indianola Beach in Port Lavaca, Texas.

Port Lavaca

Aerial View of Beeville, Texas during Summer

Beeville

Aerial View of Seguin, Texas at Dusk during the Winter Holiday Season

Seguin