San Antonio National Cemetery, San Antonio

Name: San Antonio National Cemetery
Address: San Antonio, United States

#98 among attractions in San Antonio

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San Antonio National Cemetery, San Antonio

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San Antonio National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery in the city of San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses 3.7 acres, and as of the end of 2005, had 3,163 interments. ()

Built: 1867 (157 years ago)Coordinates: 29°25'18"N, 98°28'2"W

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Central City (Dignowity Hill)San Antonio United States

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San Antonio National Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Alamo, Institute of Texan Cultures, Tower of the Americas, Alamodome.

1.2 miW
Legendary fort and Texas-history museum
The Alamo, San Antonio
30 min walk • The Alamo, a historic Spanish mission and fortress compound, is a revered landmark nestled in the heart of San Antonio, Texas. Known primarily for the pivotal 1836 Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution, this site symbolizes the heroic resistance of a small...
1 miW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Institute of Texan Cultures, San Antonio
25 min walk • The Institute of Texan Cultures is a vibrant cultural center nestled in the heart of San Antonio, Texas. Established as part of the 1968 World’s Fair, this institute is dedicated to celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped the state of Texas.
1 miW
Observation decks and towers, Architecture, Civic center
Tower of the Americas, San Antonio
26 min walk • Rising majestically above the skyline of San Antonio, Texas, the Tower of the Americas is a testament to both the city's rich history and its modern vibrancy. This iconic tower, standing at a proud height of 750 feet (229 meters), was built in 1968 for the HemisFair...
0.8 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Alamodome, San Antonio
20 min walk • The Alamodome is a 64,000-seat domed indoor multi-purpose stadium in San Antonio, Texas. It is located on the southeastern fringe of downtown San Antonio. The facility opened on May 15, 1993, having been constructed at a cost of $186 million.
1.1 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Shops at Rivercenter, San Antonio
28 min walk • The Shops at Rivercenter is a shopping mall located in Downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States along the city's River Walk. The anchor stores are H&M, Macy's and AMC Theatres. It also includes a 38-story, 1,001-room Marriott hotel. It was purchased in 2005 by Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation. The landmark 1871 St.
1.2 miW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
La Antorcha de la Amistad, San Antonio
32 min walk • La Antorcha de la Amistad is a monumental abstract sculpture by Mexican sculptor Sebastián, installed in Downtown San Antonio, in the U.S. state of Texas.
1.4 miNW
Works from Egyptian to Latin-American
San Antonio Museum of Art, San Antonio
37 min walk • The San Antonio Museum of Art is an art museum in Downtown San Antonio, Texas, USA. The museum spans 5,000 years of global culture. The Museum is housed in the historic former Lone Star Brewery on the Museum Reach of the San Antonio River Walk. Following a $7.2 million renovation, it opened to the public in March 1981.
1.2 miW
Church
St. Joseph Catholic Church, San Antonio
30 min walk • The St. Joseph Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio, located at 623 East Commerce Street in downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. The Gothic Revival house of worship was the fourth Catholic parish in the city.
1.2 miW
Memorial
Alamo Cenotaph, San Antonio
32 min walk • The Alamo Cenotaph, also known as The Spirit of Sacrifice, is a monument in San Antonio, Texas, United States, commemorating the Battle of the Alamo of the Texas Revolution, which was fought at the adjacent Alamo Mission.
1.1 miW
Neighbourhood
Alamo Plaza Historic District, San Antonio
30 min walk • The Alamo Plaza Historic District is an historic district of downtown San Antonio in the U.S. state of Texas. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
1.3 miW
Monuments and statues
Scottish Rite Cathedral, San Antonio
33 min walk • The Scottish Rite Cathedral of San Antonio, Texas is located at 308 Avenue E in San Antonio. Construction began on it in 1922 and was completed in 1924, at a cost of $1.5 million. It is a 5.5-story building in the style of a classic revival temple, and serves as a headquarters...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Antonio National Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Mount Zion First Baptist Church, San Antonio (17 min walk), Denver Heights COGIC, San Antonio (19 min walk), Cameo Theatre, San Antonio (19 min walk), Hays Street Bridge, San Antonio (23 min walk).

How to get to San Antonio National Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Antonio National Cemetery:

Train

San Antonio (18 min walk)

Bus

Robert Thompson Transit Station (19 min walk)