Hotels in San Antonio (9 OYOs)

San Antonio is an amazing place to visit over the weekend. You can check off most of the things to see in this city within two days as long you plan out your activities in advance. Here are the main spots we recommend adding into your 2 day itinerary:

Day 1

• San Antonio Zoo: Visit the San Antonio Zoo to experience giant tortoises, hippos, rhinos, giraffes and even kangaroos. The reptile house has a wide array of snakes, turtles and lizards from all over the world. The closest OYO to the San Antonio Zoo is about 15 minutes away!
• The River Walk: Explore the famous Riverwalk- you’ll find tons of restaurants and stalls here as well as a lot of people-watching opportunities. You can watch a show at one of the historic theatres, take a boat ride or even watch a parade.
• The Alamo: Witness what life was like in the 1800s in San Antonio. Head to the most historic spot of all of Texas to “Remember the Alamo”. This landmark is definitely the best way to end your first day in San Antonio.

Day 2

• San Antonio Sea World: Whether you’re in San Antonio alone or with kids, San Antonio Sea World is guaranteed to be an absolute blast. There are fast rides for the thrill-seekers and family-friendly rides as well. Plan to spend at least half of the day here.
• Hop-on Hop-off San Antonio bus tour: The quickest way to experience all of San Antonio, with stops ranging from the Riverwalk to Southtown while tour guides tell you all about the city along the way.

Texas is a huge state with a diverse range of flora and fauna to experience, so there are plenty of hiking opportunities near San Antonio. Here are our top three recommendations:

• Full Trail Circle (Cibolo Nature Center | 140 City Park Road, Boerne): About 3 miles of easy-level hiking.
• Far Reaches Trail & Twin Oaks Loop (Government Canyon State Natural Area | 12861 Galm Road, San Antonio): 9.5 miles of advanced-level hiking.
• Tower Loop (Comanche Lookout Park | 15551 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio): Four miles of trails of medium to hard level difficulty.

• Schilo’s: It’s hard not to include Schilo’s on this list, being San Antonio’s oldest restaurant. Whether you prefer a reuben sandwich or a split-pea soup, this restaurant rewards both your tummy and your wallet- everything on the menu is under $10.
• The Brooklynite: An award-winning cocktail bar that makes heavenly conconctions out of bitters and cordials. Happy hour prices have select cocktails ranging from $4 to $7.
• The Esquire Tavern: Yet another historical bar- this bar was founded the same year the Prohibition ended. They host several events every week, so do check out their events page before your visit!

All bags and backpacks will be inspected before entering the park. Needless to say, any hazardous items are prohibited. Check out their FAQs to find out more about park rules.