Sun & Summit DestinationsSan Antonio: The River Walk, the Alamo and the Missions
A walkable river lined with restaurants, Texas history at the Alamo and a UNESCO World Heritage trail of missions.
- Best time
- March to May and October to November. Summers are hot
- Getting there
- San Antonio International (SAT) is about 15 minutes from downtown
- Getting around
- Walk the River Walk; ride a river barge or bike to the missions
- Stay
- 3 nights
The River Walk
Walk the River Walk one level below the streets, or take a narrated river barge ride for the history. The Museum Reach to the north is quieter and leads to the Pearl, a former brewery with restaurants and a weekend farmers market.
The Alamo and downtown
Visit the Alamo, then walk to La Villita's artisan shops and Market Square for Mexican food and crafts.
The Missions
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park protects four Spanish colonial missions south of downtown, all part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the Alamo. Bike the Mission Reach trail or drive between them; Mission San José is the largest.
Where to stay
These resorts are in very different spots. Pick the one that fits how you want to spend the trip.
Stay at Club Wyndham La Cascada
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