Greater San Antonio, San Antonio

#150 among attractions in San Antonio

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Greater San Antonio, officially designated San Antonio–New Braunfels, is an eight-county metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Texas defined by the Office of Management and Budget. The metropolitan area straddles South Texas and Central Texas and is on the southwestern corner of the Texas Triangle. The official 2020 U.S. Census showed the metropolitan area's population at 2,558,143—up from a reported 1,711,103 in 2000—making it the 24th largest metropolitan area in the United States. Austin–Round Rock lies about 80 miles northeast of Greater San Antonio. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 29°25'30"N, 98°29'38"W

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Central City (Downtown San Antonio)San Antonio United States

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

Nearby attractions include: San Fernando Cathedral, Market Square, Buckhorn Saloon and Museum, La Antorcha de la Amistad.

~210 ftSW
Landmark 1730s Catholic church
San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio
1 min walk • San Fernando Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith and history in the heart of San Antonio, Texas. This venerable structure is not only a central place of worship but also a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage.
~1810 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Market Square, San Antonio
9 min walk • Market Square is a three-block outdoor plaza lined with shops, and restaurants in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Market Square is the largest Mexican market in the United States. The "El Mercado" section has 32 specialty shops and the "Farmer's Market Plaza" section has 80. "Mi...
~1610 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, Natural history museum
Buckhorn Saloon and Museum, San Antonio
8 min walk • The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum is a privately run museum located at 318 E. Houston Street in Downtown San Antonio, Texas, U.S. Originally privately owned by Albert Friedrich, the Buckhorn became a tourist attraction for its unique collections. Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders were reputed to frequent the establishment.
0.4 miE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
La Antorcha de la Amistad, San Antonio
11 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.
~1160 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Majestic Theatre, San Antonio
6 min walk • The Majestic Theatre is San Antonio's oldest and largest atmospheric theatre. The theatre seats 2,264 people and was designed by architect John Eberson, for Karl Hoblitzelle's Interstate Theatres in 1929.
~680 ftW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Spanish Governor's Palace, San Antonio
4 min walk • The Spanish Governor's Palace is a historic adobe from the Spanish Texas period located in Downtown San Antonio. It is the last visible trace of the 18th-century colonial Presidio San Antonio de Béxar complex, and the only remaining example in Texas of an aristocratic 18th-century Spanish Colonial in−town residence.
~1790 ftN
Museum, Modern art museum, Art gallery
Artpace, San Antonio
9 min walk • Artpace is a non-profit contemporary art gallery located in San Antonio, Texas, United States, founded by Linda Pace. Artpace opened its doors in 1995, and focuses on the artistic process. Occupying the space of a former Hudson automobile dealership, Artpace uses its industrial space as the setting for its programs and events.
0.4 miE
Memorial
Alamo Cenotaph, San Antonio
12 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.
~1900 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Dance studio
Arneson River Theater, San Antonio
10 min walk • Arneson River Theatre is an outdoor performance theater located on the San Antonio River Walk in the U.S. state of Texas. The open-air venue was erected 1939-1941 by the Works Progress Administration. The design was supervised by architect Robert H.H. Hugman. It is named after Edwin P.
~930 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Historical place
Aztec Theatre, San Antonio
5 min walk • The Aztec Theatre is a historic theater in Downtown San Antonio, Texas, US.
~1990 ftSE
Neighbourhood, Historical place, Historic walking areas
La Villita, San Antonio
10 min walk • The Jeremiah Dashiell House is located in the Bexar County city of San Antonio in the U.S. state of Texas. Also known as Casa Villita, it was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark under that name in 1962.

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Which popular attractions are close to Greater San Antonio?

Nearby attractions include Military Plaza, San Antonio (1 min walk), San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio (1 min walk), Main Plaza, San Antonio (2 min walk), Presidio San Antonio de Béxar, San Antonio (2 min walk).

How to get to Greater San Antonio by public transport?

The nearest stations to Greater San Antonio:

Bus

San Antonio Greyhound Station (9 min walk)
FlixBus San Antonio • Lines: 2210, 2231 (14 min walk)

Train

San Antonio (27 min walk)