Places worth the detour in San Antonio
36 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of San Antonio, United States, across 6 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (11). Best known: Tower of the Americas. 36 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 36, ranked 36
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Tower of the Americas
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Observation tower in San Antonio, Texas, USA
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2.Cathedral of San Fernando
Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem
Historic cathedral in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
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5.Mission Concepcion
Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem
Historic place in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
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6.Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Building in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
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8.Mission San Juan Capistrano
Parks & cemeteries · 18th century · Hidden gem
Historic place in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
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9.Mission San José
Ruins & the uncanny · 18th century · Hidden gem
Historic place in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
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10.Temple Beth-El
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Synagogue in San Antonio, Texas, United States
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12.San Antonio Museum of Art
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in San Antonio, Texas
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14.San Antonio Botanical Garden
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Non-profit organization in San Antonio, Texas, USA
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15.Brooks Air Force Base
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
1917-2011 United States military air base in San Antonio, Texas, USA
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16.Poltergeist
Fun & leisure · Hidden gem
Roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas, USA
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19.Institute of Texan Cultures
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
A museum and library located in HemisFair Park in Downtown San Antonio, Texas
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20.Majestic Theatre
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Theater and movie theater in San Antonio, Texas, United States
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21.San Antonio National Cemetery
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Historic site in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
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22.Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Historic veterans cemetery in Bexar County, Texas
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23.Morgan's Wonderland
Fun & leisure · 21st century · Hidden gem
A non-profit theme park in San Antonio, Texas for guests of all ages and abilities
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24.San Pedro Springs Park
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Historic site in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
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25.Travis Park
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Park in Bexar County, Texas, United States of America
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27.Casa Navarro State Historic Site
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Historic site in San Antonio, Texas, USA
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28.Buckhorn Saloon & Museum
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Wildlife exhibits, shooting gallery, texas rangers exhibit in Texas, United States
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29.Texas Transportation Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Transportation museum in Texas, United States
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30.Norton-Polk-Mathis House
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Historic place in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
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31.O. Henry House Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Historic house museum in San Antonio, Texas
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32.Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Non-profit contemporary art institution located in San Antonio, Texas
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33.Fence at Alamo Cement Company
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Structure in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
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34.Fountain at Alamo Cement Company
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Structure in San Antonio (vicinity), Bexar County, Texas
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35.Toribio Losoya
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Sculpture in San Antonio, Texas, United States
