Quick Summary: San Antonio is the home of the renowned 18th-century Alamo Spanish mission, which is preserved as a free-admission living history museum and park. Other free attractions include HemisFair Park and Brackenridge Park. For lower-cost transportation, visitors can ride the city's VIA Metropolitan Transit system, which offers bus and trolley service throughout the city's downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.


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1. The Alamo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. River Walk ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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River Walk | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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3. The Saga

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4. The McNay Art Museum

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The McNay Art Museum | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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5. The Witte Museum

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The Witte Museum | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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6. The DoSeum

The DoSeum | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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7. Brackenridge Park

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Brackenridge Park | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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8. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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9. Hemisfair Park

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Hemisfair Park | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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10. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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11. The San Antonio Public Library

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The San Antonio Public Library | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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12. Travis Park

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Travis Park | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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13. The Japanese Tea Garden

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The Japanese Tea Garden | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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14. King William Historic District

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King William Historic District | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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15. Landa Library and Park

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Landa Library and Park | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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16. Main Plaza

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17. Market Square - El Mercado

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Market Square - El Mercado | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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18. Phil Hardberger Park

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Phil Hardberger Park | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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19. Public Art San Antonio

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Public Art San Antonio | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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20. San Antonio Downtown Bike Rides

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San Antonio Downtown Bike Rides | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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21. San Antonio Downtowns Runs/Walks

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San Antonio Downtowns Runs/Walks | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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22. The San Antonio Fire Museum

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The San Antonio Fire Museum | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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23. The Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio

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The Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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24. San Pedro Creek Culture Park

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San Pedro Creek Culture Park | Free & Affordable Ideas in San Antonio
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