{"id":17550,"date":"2024-07-18T12:01:43","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T12:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journal.rentbyowner.com\/?p=17550"},"modified":"2025-10-04T07:22:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T07:22:23","slug":"hidden-gems-san-antonio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/hidden-gems-san-antonio\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Can&#8217;t Miss Hidden Gems in San Antonio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/texas\/san-antonio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Antonio<\/a> is a busy Texan city renowned for its historic sites and lively atmosphere. It has a wide range of popular tourist attractions, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/texas\/san-antonio\/alamo-mission-in-san-antonio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alamo Mission<\/a>, the San Antonio Museum, and the Witte Museum, but these can become very crowded during the high season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you prefer to step away from the beaten path and explore some quieter sights when you travel, you\u2019ll be keen to learn about the city\u2019s lesser-known points of interest. Here are 20 fantastic hidden gems to check out next time you\u2019re in San Antonio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Japanese Tea Garden<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/japanese-tea-garden-san-antonio-texas.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese Tea Garden\" class=\"wp-image-17576\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/japanese-tea-garden-san-antonio-texas.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/japanese-tea-garden-san-antonio-texas-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/Strekoza2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Victoria Ditkovsky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/saparks.org\/japanese-tea-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">saparks.org\/japanese-tea-garden<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>3853 N St Mary&#8217;s St, San Antonio, TX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>7 am \u2013 5 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/texas\/san-antonio\/japanese-tea-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Japanese Tea Garden<\/a> lies in a former limestone quarry and a cement factory, but to see it now, you\u2019d never imagine something so beautiful could emerge from an industrial property. The peaceful garden features Koi ponds, waterfalls, exotic plants, and rustic stone bridges and walkways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The on-site restaurant, Jingu House, serves delicious Asian cuisine. It also has outdoor seating, so you can enjoy the garden\u2019s relaxing atmosphere while you dine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Mission San Jose<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mission-san-jose-san-antonio-texas.jpg\" alt=\"Mission San Jose\" class=\"wp-image-17578\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mission-san-jose-san-antonio-texas.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mission-san-jose-san-antonio-texas-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/Carrie+Hanrahan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carrie A Hanrahan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nps.gov\/saan\/planyourvisit\/sanjose.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nps.gov\/saan\/planyourvisit\/sanjose.htm<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>6701 San Jose Dr, San Antonio, TX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>9 am \u2013 5 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">San Jose was established in 1720, making it the oldest of the San Antonio Missions. It\u2019s incredibly well preserved and offers fascinating insights into typical missions of the 18th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">San Jose is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it remains an active parish and holds mass on Sundays. Be sure to check out the famed Rose Window in the church, which is considered to be one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial ornamentation in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Hot Wells of Bexar County<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bexar.org\/3057\/Hot-Wells-of-Bexar-County\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bexar.org\/3057\/Hot-Wells-of-Bexar-County<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>5503 S Presa St, San Antonio, TX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>24\/7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hot Wells Hotel and Spa was one of the most exclusive places to stay in San Antonio in the early 1900s. It first opened in 1893, purporting the medicinal benefits of its sulfur water baths, but it burned down just a year later. Its opulent Victorian-style replacement stood for 30 years before it, too, became the victim of a fire. The ruins were abandoned until decades later they were repurposed into the lovely public park now known as Hot Wells of Bexar County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Bracken Cave<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.batcon.org\/our-work\/protect-restore-landscapes\/bracken-cave-preserve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">batcon.org\/our-work\/protect-restore-landscapes\/bracken-cave-preserve<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>26101 FM Highway 3009, San Antonio, TX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>Various, by reservation only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/texas\/san-antonio\/bracken-bat-flight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bracken Cave<\/a> lies close to the popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/texas\/san-antonio\/natural-bridge-caverns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Natural Bridge Caverns<\/a> and is home to an estimated 20 million Mexican free-tailed bats. The sight of the huge colony pouring from the cave entrance at dusk is astounding. Make a reservation in advance because access is strictly controlled to protect the bats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. World\u2019s Largest Virgin Mary Mosaic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/guadalupeculturalarts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guadalupeculturalarts.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, 723 S Brazos St, San Antonio, TX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>10 am \u2013 4 pm, Monday to Friday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/texas\/san-antonio\/the-guadalupe-cultural-arts-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center<\/a> is home to an impressive 40-foot-tall mosaic of the Virgin Mary. It\u2019s incredibly intricate, and its cylindrical shape and red-orange top are designed to imitate the Virgin Mary votive candles popular in Catholic culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. World&#8217;s Largest Cowboy Boots<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/worlds-largest-cowboy-boots-san-antonio-texas.jpg\" alt=\"World's Largest Cowboy Boots\" class=\"wp-image-17580\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/worlds-largest-cowboy-boots-san-antonio-texas.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/worlds-largest-cowboy-boots-san-antonio-texas-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/Emma_Griffiths\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emma_Griffiths<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> North Star Mall, 7400 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>24\/7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a giant Virgin Mary ignited an enthusiasm for oversized attractions, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/texas\/san-antonio\/north-star-mall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Star Mall<\/a> to see the world\u2019s largest pair of cowboy boots. The 40-foot boots were designed by Bob Wade in 1979. With a fiberglass finish that mimics ostrich skin, the boots couldn\u2019t be more Texan if they tried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Kiddie Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kiddiepark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kiddiepark.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>3903 N St. Mary&#8217;s St., San Antonio, TX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> 9 am \u2013 5 pm Sunday to Friday \/ 9 am \u2013 5 pm Saturday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built in 1925, Kiddie Park claims to be the oldest amusement park in America, and some of its original rides are still in operation. It\u2019s usually quieter than typical amusement parks, which makes it ideal for kids who don\u2019t like lots of noise. Plus, it lies right next to San Antonio Zoo, so you can swing by after visiting the animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. San Fernando Cathedral City Centers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sfcathedral.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sfcathedral.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>115 W Main Plz, San Antonio, TX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>9 am \u2013 5 pm Monday to Friday \/ 9 am \u2013 6 pm Saturday &amp; Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The impressive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/texas\/san-antonio\/san-fernando-de-bexar-cathedral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Fernando Cathedral<\/a> is considered to be the central point of San Antonio, but it actually has two conflicting city center markers. The first is a cross on the floor in front of the church\u2019s main altar, which marks the building\u2019s original entrance in the 1700s. The second, an official city council-approved marker, lies opposite the main altar close to the retablo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. The Grotto<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/the-grotto-caves-river-walk-san-antonio-texas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17582\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/the-grotto-caves-river-walk-san-antonio-texas.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/the-grotto-caves-river-walk-san-antonio-texas-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/bpperry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bill Perry<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sariverfoundation.org\/portfolio\/the-grotto-carlos-cortes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sariverfoundation.org\/portfolio\/the-grotto-carlos-cortes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>277 Camden St, San Antonio, TX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>24\/7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Grotto is an artificial San Antonio River Walk cave created by artist Carlos Cort\u00e9s. It is located towards the north end of the walk, at a bend in the river between the Camden and Newell Street bridges. Although it\u2019s made of concrete, the Grotto does an impressive job of mimicking stalagmites, stalactites, and natural waterfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Briscoe Western Art Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/outside-the-briscoe-western-art-san-antonio-texas.jpg\" alt=\"Briscoe Western Art Museum\" class=\"wp-image-17584\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/outside-the-briscoe-western-art-san-antonio-texas.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/outside-the-briscoe-western-art-san-antonio-texas-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/Willowtreehouse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Willowtreehouse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.briscoemuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">briscoemuseum.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>115 W Main Plz, San Antonio, TX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> 10 am \u2013 5 pm Wednesday to Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Briscoe Western Art Museum is a great alternative to the busy McNay Art Museum. Its focus is on the art and culture of the American West, and it tells the story of the West\u2019s history with a range of permanent and temporary exhibits. Highlights include a display of Apache baskets from the late 19th century and a pretty outdoor sculpture garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Hopscotch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/letshopscotch.com\/locations\/san-antonio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">letshopscotch.com\/locations\/san-antonio<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>711 Navarro St, Suite 100, San Antonio, TX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> 10 am \u2013 10 pm Wednesday to Monday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hopscotch is not your typical gallery. It\u2019s an immersive art installation where you walk through unique spaces designed to challenge perspectives and inspire creativity. If it\u2019s not your first time in San Antonio and you\u2019ve already explored the city\u2019s popular art museums and galleries, Hopscotch is a fun alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Mexican Cultural Institute<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/icm.sre.gob.mx\/culturamexsa\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">icm.sre.gob.mx\/culturamexsa\/index.php<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>600 Hemisfair Plaza Way, San Antonio, TX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> 10 am \u2013 5 pm Friday &amp; Saturday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mexican Cultural Institute showcases and champions American-Mexican artists, academics, and cultural leaders. It also hosts a variety of art exhibitions and events, including an annual celebration of Mexico\u2019s Independence Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Kayaking on the San Antonio River<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mat-tx.com\/kayaking.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mat-tx.com\/kayaking.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>220 Newell Ave, San Antonio, TX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>9 am \u2013 5 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people stroll down the River Walk to take in the boutiques, restaurants, galleries, and attractions that line the San Antonio River, but kayaking is a great alternative. Mission Adventure Tours hosts easy two-mile kayak tours that are suitable for beginners and a great way to get the lay of the land in the heart of the Alamo City. If you&#8217;re an experienced kayaker and want to lead your own adventure, simply rent a kayak and go it alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Confluence Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/confluence-park-san-antonio-texas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17588\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/confluence-park-san-antonio-texas.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/confluence-park-san-antonio-texas-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/NYCKellyWilliams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NYCKellyWilliams<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sariverfound.org\/confluence-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sariverfound.org\/confluence-park<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 310 W Mitchell St, San Antonio, TX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>8 am \u2013 11 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/texas\/san-antonio\/brackenridge-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brackenridge Park<\/a> and the Botanical Gardens are two of San Antonio\u2019s best-known green spaces, but Confluence Park is not to be missed. It focuses on environmental conservation and education, and its unique, ultra-modern buildings have been created with sustainability in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15. Texas Hill Country<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/texas\/san-antonio\/hill-country\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hill Country<\/a> is a region of scenic rolling orchards and vineyards dotted with historic towns. The best way to explore is by joining a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grayline.com\/tours\/texas-hill-country-lbj-ranch-tour-from-san-antonio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guided tour<\/a> that incorporates the LBJ Ranch, the childhood home of former president Lyndon B. Johnson. You\u2019ll learn about the history of Hill Country and the heritage of country music in the region and have the opportunity to sample wine from a local vineyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>16. Amazing Mirror Maze<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/amazing-mirror-maze-san-antonio-texas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17590\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/amazing-mirror-maze-san-antonio-texas.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/amazing-mirror-maze-san-antonio-texas-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/kitleong\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kit Leong<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amazingmazes.com\/attractions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">amazingmazes.com\/attractions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>217 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>10 am \u2013 8 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This quirky attraction in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/all\/usa\/texas\/san-antonio\/downtown-san-antonio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Downtown San Antonio<\/a> is a great way to take a break from the heat. First, you\u2019ll have to find your way out of a tricky mirrored labyrinth; then, you\u2019ll try your hand at escaping a laser vault before your time runs out. If you\u2019re a fan of escape rooms, you\u2019ll have lots of fun at the Amazing Mirror Maze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>17. Pearl Brewery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pearl-brewery-san-antonio-texas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17592\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pearl-brewery-san-antonio-texas.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentbyowner.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/pearl-brewery-san-antonio-texas-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/Floare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moab Repub<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/Floare\">lic<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/atpearl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">atpearl.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>303 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>5 am \u2013 12 am daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pearl Brewery first opened in 1883 and was once considered the biggest Brewery in Texas. After over a century of operations and facing many challenges, it closed its doors in 2001.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Redevelopment quickly took place, and today, the brewery serves as a multi-use hub that is home to a luxury hotel, a variety of boutique stores, and some of San Antonio\u2019s best restaurants and street food stalls. Foodies flock to Pearl to try cuisines from all over the world, but Tex-Mex dishes are particularly good here. If you\u2019re looking for great tacos, this is the place to find them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>18. The Fiesta Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fiestasanantonio.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fiestasanantonio.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>514 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The annual Fiesta Festival has been held in San Antonio since 1891. It celebrates the heroes of the battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto. Live music and events are held throughout Downtown, with highlights being the Fiesta de Los Reyes in Market Square and the Texas Cavaliers River Parade. Exact dates change each year, but the festival typically occurs in late April to early May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>19. Texas Air Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.texasairmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">texasairmuseum.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>1234 99th St, San Antonio, TX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>9 am \u2013 4 pm daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Fort Sam Houston Museum is a popular attraction for people interested in military and Air Force history, but the Texas Air Museum is a lesser-known alternative. It showcases San Antonio\u2019s role in the development of America\u2019s military air power and celebrates the pioneers in aviation technology. A major highlight of the museum is its collection of vintage aircraft, which dates back to World War II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>20. Southtown<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Southtown lies south of the commercialized city center and offers insights into San Antonio\u2019s bohemian arts and entertainment scene. Three overlapping neighborhoods\u2014Blue Star, Lavaca, and King William\u2014make up the Southtown area. You can expect to see stately 19th-century properties, explore art galleries and studios in renovated warehouses, and shop for unique handmade crafts in quirky boutiques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Discover San Antonio\u2019s Must-See Hidden Gems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are some of San Antonio\u2019s best secret spots to escape to when you need a break from the bustling tourist areas. 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