Even though travel looks different right now, your San Antonio resorts are Vacation Ready. With enhanced cleaning standards and safety protocols in place, you can feel good about planning your next getaway.
From thrilling theme parks and attractions to outdoor activities and day trips, there’s plenty to do in San Antonio. Here’s what’s open for business.
Many of San Antonio’s top theme parks continue to offer fun, inspiring, and memorable experiences. Check out these open attractions on your next visit.
Aquatica, which reopened in June, offers water rides of every kind — from serene to extreme — in a tropical setting.
Just northeast of San Antonio, Schlitterbahn and its famed uphill water coaster, the Master Blaster, are open.
Both outside and underground, San Antonio has stories to hear and sights to behold. Add these to your must-do list.
A nonprofit organization committed to wildlife preservation, the San Antonio Zoo houses more than 750 species on 56 acres. You and your family will get an up-close look at giraffes, kangaroos, flamingos, and more.
Set below street level, the famed 15-mile River Walk is one of the most popular attractions in the city. Stroll the riverfront walking path, stopping along the way at one of the many shops and restaurants.
The San Antonio Botanical Garden is a 38-acre urban oasis where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of plants, watch birds, and learn about local conservation efforts. Let a docent guide you, or meander through the gardens at your own pace.
Go beneath the Earth’s surface at Natural Bridge Caverns and admire centuries-old rock formations. As you tour the caves, you’ll pass awe-inspiring stalagmites, stalactites, flowstones, and chandeliers. Be sure to wear comfy shoes.
You don’t have to go far for brand-new scenery. See another side of Texas by taking a day trip to a nearby city or attraction. Here are a few to consider.
The music may be paused, but Austin still sings. Experience the history and culture of Texas’ state capital on a self-guided, app-based tour.
Take a detour to small-town Texas. Fredericksburg is home to dozens of Hill Country wineries, many of which are open to visitors with reservations.
Canyon Lake, located on the Guadalupe River, is always an ideal option for outdoor adventures like hiking, fishing, and swimming.
San Antonio restaurants are open and ready to serve you through takeout, delivery, or limited dine-in. These are a few local favorites.
The oldest restaurant in the city, Schilo’s is a German deli that’s been serving up hearty sandwiches and homemade root beer since 1917. Order your schweineschnitzel (pork) or weinerschnitzel (veal) with red wine and mushroom brown gravy to make it a “Jaegerschnitzel.”
Craving something sweet? Order pan dulce and a cup of Mexican hot chocolate from Panaderia, a family-owned bakery and cafe with a distinctive approach to breadmaking. Its 48-hour fermentation process results in artisan baked goods unlike any other.
No trip to San Antonio is complete without Tex-Mex. Rosario’s kicks it up a notch, adding a contemporary twist to classic dishes. Guest favorites include the shrimp nachos, tacos callejeros, and Rosario’s original frozen margarita. Save room for churros.