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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Top things to do in Downtown

Buckhorn Saloon & Museum
★ 4.4 · 3.2k
Museum· $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
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Majestic Theatre
★ 4.7 · 6.2k
Theater· $$★
This ornate Mediterranean-style landmark built in 1929 features touring concerts & Broadway shows.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 5 PM
Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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San Antonio Museum of Art
★ 4.7 · 4.7k
Art Museum· $$★
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
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Tower of the Americas
★ 4.5 · 11.6k
Observation Deck· $$★
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
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Historic Market Square
★ 4.6 · 18.7k
Market★
Mexican shopping area boasting 100 shops over 3-blocks, with apparel, handcrafts & food galore.
Every day
10 AM – 6 PM
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San Fernando Cathedral & Main Plaza
★ 4.8 · 6.4k
Cathedral★
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
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Institute of Texan Cultures
★ 4.5 · 301
History Museum★
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
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Alamo Mission
★ 4.6 · 66.1k
Historic Landmark★
Small, shrinelike fortress & monument to Texas history with a museum, artifacts, gardens & more.
Every day
9 AM – 5:30 PM
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Aztec Theatre
★ 4.5 · 950
Theater★
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
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Thrift @ The Warehouse - Pearl District
★ 5.0 · 1.9k
Flea Market
Every day
10 AM – 8 PM
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BonitaRita's
★ 4.8 · 176
Specialty Store
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 10 PM
Fri
10 AM – 11 PM
Sat
10 AM – 11 PM
Sun
Closed
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Where to eat & drink in Downtown

Alamo Biscuit Company & Panaderia River walk
★ 4.7 · 6.2k
Bakery· $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
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Lo Cura
★ 5.0 · 1.4k
Bar· $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
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Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen
★ 4.6 · 2.4k
Beer Garden· $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
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The Moon's Daughters
★ 4.3 · 1.5k
Lounge· $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
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Stout’s Signature
★ 4.9 · 4.3k
Restaurant· $40–100
Elevated comfort food & cocktails served in a contemporary space within the Tobin Center.
Mon–Thu
5 PM – 10 PM
Fri
5 PM – 11 PM
Sat
5 PM – 11 PM
Sun
Closed
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