Things to Do in Downtown, San Antonio The Alamo Mission and the River Walk's cypress-lined paseo anchor the urban core, with Historic Market Square's hundred-plus vendor stalls a few blocks west.
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Buckhorn Saloon & Museum ★ 4.4 · 3.2k· $10–20 ★
Old West-themed gift store stocking cowboy hats, T-shirts, Bowie knives & other sundries.
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 5 PM
Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
Majestic Theatre ★ 4.7 · 6.2k· $$ ★
This ornate Mediterranean-style landmark built in 1929 features touring concerts & Broadway shows.
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 5 PM
Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
San Antonio Museum of Art ★ 4.7 · 4.7k· $$ ★
Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Latin American & contemporary collections in the former Lone Star Brewery.
Mon Closed
Tue 10 AM – 7 PM
Wed–Thu 10 AM – 5 PM
Fri 10 AM – 7 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
Tower of the Americas ★ 4.5 · 11.7k· $$ ★
750-ft. landmark with an observation deck, revolving eatery, stationary bar & a 4D adventure ride.
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 10 PM
Fri 10 AM – 11 PM
Sat 10 AM – 11 PM
Sun 10 AM – 10 PM
Historic Market Square ★ 4.6 · 18.7k★
Mexican shopping area boasting 100 shops over 3-blocks, with apparel, handcrafts & food galore.
Every day 10 AM – 6 PM
San Fernando Cathedral & Main Plaza ★ 4.8 · 6.4k★
Historic 1738 church once occupied by General Santa Ana & the site Pope John Paul II's visit.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 5 PM
Sat 9 AM – 6 PM
Sun 8 AM – 6 PM
Institute of Texan Cultures ★ 4.5 · 302★
Cultural heritage museum with history & art exhibits, the Dome Theater, plus festivals & events.
Mon–Wed Closed
Thu–Fri 10 AM – 4 PM
Sat 10 AM – 4 PM
Sun 10 AM – 4 PM
Alamo Mission ★ 4.6 · 66.1k★
Small, shrinelike fortress & monument to Texas history with a museum, artifacts, gardens & more.
Every day 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Aztec Theatre ★ 4.5 · 964★
A historic venue that hosts a variety of events and performances, with information on tickets, seating, and show schedules.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Thrift @ The Warehouse - Pearl District ★ 4.9 · 2.1k
Every day 10 AM – 8 PM
BonitaRita's ★ 4.8 · 176
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 10 PM
Fri 10 AM – 11 PM
Sat 10 AM – 11 PM
Sun Closed
San Antonio Walks ★ 4.7 · 46.6k
Iconic area with landscaped walkways, bridges, restaurants, bars, hotels, shops & boat tours.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM Where to eat & drink in Downtown
Alamo Biscuit Company & Panaderia River walk ★ 4.7 · 7.0k· $20–30
San Antonio's premier spot for house-made buttermilk biscuits, authentic pan dulce, and Southern comfort food with a Tex-Mex flair.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
Lo Cura ★ 5.0 · 1.4k· $10–20
A curious hideaway on the San Antonio Riverwalk, located beneath the Canopy Hotel, offering bites to go.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 10 PM
Fri 11 AM – 11 PM
Sat 11 AM – 11 PM
Sun 11 AM – 10 PM
The Moon's Daughters ★ 4.3 · 1.5k· $20–70
Chic rooftop lounge featuring Mediterranean bar bites & an outdoor patio with sweeping city vistas.
Mon–Thu 7 AM – 12 AM
Fri 7 AM – 2 AM
Sat 7 AM – 2 AM
Sun 7 AM – 10 PM
Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen ★ 4.6 · 2.4k· $20–30
Popular riverside beer garden in a leafy setting, plus porch swings & classic comfort food.
Mon–Thu 4 PM – 12 AM
Fri 2 PM – 12 AM
Sat 12 PM – 1 AM
Sun 12 PM – 10 PM Planning time in Downtown?
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1 Buckhorn Saloon & Museum 2 Majestic Theatre 3 San Antonio Museum of Art 4 Tower of the Americas 5 Historic Market Square 6 San Fernando Cathedral & Main Plaza 7 Institute of Texan Cultures 8 Alamo Mission 9 Aztec Theatre 10 Alamo Biscuit Company & Panaderia River walk Other areas in San Antonio Ready to plan Downtown? Turn these Downtown picks into a day-by-day San Antonio plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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