Primeira classificação Atracções em San Antonio

Just a few minutes northeast of San Antonio lies a geological wonder that attracts tourists from around the globe. Natural Bridge Caverns, designated both a U.S. Natural Landmark as well as a Texas Historic Site, contains some of the most phenomenal cave formations in the country. Giant stalactites resembling enormous chandeliers and stalagmites that look like fried eggs are just a few of the more than 10,000 formations contained within this living cave. Special rates are available for groups of 25 or more.

Phil Hardberger Park sprawls across 330 acres (133.5 hectares) in San Antonio. This sustainable green space offers an array of outdoor opportunities in the vicinity of nature. Two basketballs courts surrounded by beautiful picnic areas and a playground are perfect for big families to enjoy a fun-filled day at the park. Children can have hours of fun with their friends at the blue playground, which features swings, climbers, slides, carousels, and more. The park is also home to a butterfly garden and vegetable garden, where the little ones walk amid beds of vibrant flowers and try hands-on farming activities. For outdoor enthusiasts, the park offers a network of trails to explore the Great Outdoors.

Open 365-days a year, Confluence Park is the place to be if you want to breathe in some fresh air while in San Antonio. Take a self-guided tour which lasts up to an hour if you want to experience the best of everything that this park has to offer. Situated on the banks of San Antonio River, Confluence Park also plays host to weddings and a wide range of other events throughout the year. A visit to this park is a must if you want to learn about the environment and ecology of the region. With environmental education being prime ambition, this park offers various educational programs to students and various NGOs regarding how can they together preserve natural resources and the ecology of the region.

Originally the Mission San Antonio de Valero, the Alamo is by far the most famous historical site in Texas, playing a significant role in Texas' quest for independence from Mexico. Under the command of Col. William Travis, 189 Texan soldiers bravely defended this fort for 13 days before finally succumbing to Santa Anna's massive Mexican army in early 1836. The chapel and the Long Barrack are all that remains of the fort. Saved from civilian apathy by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the mission is now a museum containing relics from the era. Narrated tours are available.

For lovers of history, architecture and antiques, this home is a must-see. Built in 1876, this three-story, French Second Empire-style home belonged to prominent citizen Edward Steves. The interior is decorated with original pieces from the era. Incidentally, the one-story River House behind the home housed the first indoor swimming pool in the city. Since 1954, the San Antonio Conservation Society has maintained the homestead as a historic house museum.

This former home of Jose Antonio Navarro is now one of the best gems of the city's history. Navarro was a prominent rancher and statesman and was one of only two native Texans of Mexican nationality to sign Texas' declaration of independence from Mexico. Built in 1848, the home was preserved by the San Antonio Conservation Society and now operates as a small museum conducting informative, interactive tours. Special activities are available for children as well.