Top San Antonio Attractions & Museums

While in southern Texas, visit the San Antonio Zoo to see thousands of animals from around the globe. Encounter majestic lions in Big Cat Valley or marvel at rhinos and zebras in the all-new habitat. San Antonio Zoo blends conservation, education, and fun, offering affordable entertainment year-round. Streamline your visit by booking your ticket in advance, so you don’t leave anything to chance, and bypass the long lines.

Be transported to an underwater world as you explore SEA LIFE San Antonio. Walk through the underwater ocean tunnel and come face-to-face with sharks, rays, sea turtles, and several fish species. Enjoy an immersive experience at the touch pool where you can see starfish, sea anemones, hermit crabs, and more. There are over 20 exhibits for children and adults to enjoy.

Visit LiggettVille at the Shops at Rivercenter for a day of adventure packed with indoor fun. This indoor amusement park features the tallest ropes course in the area, Sky Trail®, which reaches heights of 35 feet, alongside the Sky Rail® zip line for an exhilarating ride. Perfect for families, kids can enjoy the Sky Tykes® course designed for little ones, and the Clip 'n Climb® walls offer endless climbing challenges. Whether it’s a birthday party or a group outing, LiggettVille is your go-to destination for unforgettable indoor experiences in San Antonio.

While in San Antonio, enjoy a guided walking tour of Texas’ largest commercial cavern — Natural Bridge Caverns. During the 75-minute tour, your experienced guide takes you as far as 180 feet (55 meters) underground to see the caverns up close. Hear about the history of the caverns and the geological forces that shaped their curious rock formations during your tour of the stunning cave chambers. Above ground you can try other activities such as ziplines and adventure ropes courses or panning for gold.

Save on visiting top San Antonio attractions with a San Antonio CityPASS® that lets you choose the places you want to visit—with options ranging from the San Antonio zoo to river cruises and more. While booking each place individually would be pricy, this customizable pass cuts costs without giving up any flexibility. Since you have nine days to use the pass, you can explore at your own pace.

Eighty feet below the surface in Texas Hill Country lies the Cave Without a Name, an extraordinary underground world of stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, flowstones, cave drapery, and other terrestrial formations formed over thousands of years. Come early, pack a picnic, and enjoy on-site amenities such as a hiking trail, gift shop, and a gemstone/fossil sluice.

See an 8-legged lamb, chairs created from antlers and more than two-centuries of Texas law artifacts with a visit to the Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and Texas Ranger Museum. A truly authentic Texas attraction, these conjoined museums include everything from a taxidermy Hall of Feathers to 'Ranger Town,' featuring its own working jail cell and a Bonnie and Clyde exhibit. Grab a locally brewed beer at the onsite saloon, where Teddy Roosevelt supposedly recruited his famous Rough Riders. You can even tour the museum with it.

Zip past the line and spend more time in the world of LEGO® bricks with this pre-booked ticket to the family-friendly LEGOLAND® Discovery Center San Antonio. From the DUPLO® Village to the 4D cinema, there’s something for tots to twelve year olds in this attraction dedicated to the world’s most beloved bricks. Explore San Antonio in Miniland, build racers and towers, and take on the themed rides. LEGOLAND Discovery Center is a children's attraction; to promote a safe and family-friendly environment, adults cannot enter without being accompanied by a child.

Meet a medium for a private tarot reading—choosing between a solo session and a reading that's specially designed for couples. It’s a great opportunity to discuss specific questions with a trained reader. But this booking also is a fun, unexpected activity for a nontraditional date night—whether you’re already a believer or simply curious.