San Antonio, Texas

This contemporary art center founded by Linda Pace houses masterpieces created by both local and global artists, like Alejandro Diaz and Do Ho Suh. All their exhibitions are free for everyone to enjoy and span across the two floors of the building, and they also host different themed events.

Stroll along stone trails through this magnificent tea garden with history and explore ponds, bridges, a pagoda, mini waterfalls and diverse vegetation. You might spot some koi and turtles in the ponds, as well as different butterfly species flapping from flower to flower.

Stroll along the colorful and lively San Antonio River Walk and sit down for a beer, coffee or a meal at one of the many restaurants along the river's edge. The River Walk connects the major tourist spots in the city, from the Alamo to the Rivercenter Mall, the Arneson River Theater, La Villita, the San Antonio Museum of Art, and the Pearl Brewery.

The Historical Park is comprised of four out of five San Antonio missions: Concepción, San José, San Juan and Espada. Travel from mission to mission on the eight-mile Missions Bike and Hike Trail.

More than 3,500 animals reside at the San Antonio Zoo, representing 750 species of animals on 35 acres. Get face to face with world's most extraordinary animals. Hippos, crocodiles, and African cichlids from the Lake Tanganyika and the Lake Malawi are visible through underwater viewing windows.

This brewstillery (both a brewery and distillery), one of its kind in Texas, offers a unique and enjoyable educational tour where you have a chance to learn how to make beer and bourbon. Tasting is of course included. There's a gift shop where you can buy their beers and bourbon.

Texas' first modern art museum is ready to show you their amazing, thought-provoking exhibition. Their current collection entails art of the Medieval and Renaissance era, but also very recent works from 21st century. Several names that draw the spotlight are works from Tobin, and Jeanne and Irving Mathews.

The Natural Bridge Caverns just outside of San Antonio allow you to see an amazing feat of nature. There is a variety of activities to do even outside the caves themselves. For the photography enthusiasts the Discovery or Hidden Passages Tour might be a good option. If you're up for a bit more legwork then choose to brave the 5000 square foot outdoor maze or go Gem & Fossil mining. Whatever your decision will be, the Natural Bridge Caverns make your day a very interesting one.

Some love them, some hate them, nevertheless, the segways have become a part of our society and they're actually pretty fun to ride around on. SegCity offers various different tours around San Antonio such as the Murals & Munchies Tour, where you'll discover San Antonio's street art while snacking on some churros, the Downtown Rider Tour, where you'll explore San Antonio's city center and there's also the Ultimate Tour which takes about 2,5 hours and you will be able to see almost the entire city. Decide for yourself by checking their offered tours on their website.

One of the latest attractions in San Antonio is the Mirror Maze, which offers an amazing experience that people from all ages can enjoy. Every mirror section is different and you will be seeing everything from different perspectives. A "normal" size is not possible anymore when looking in all these different mirrors. Also, don't forget that you're in a maze so, be ready for the challenge to find your way out. There are approximately 1000 mirrors ready to confuse your brain, give it a shot and see if you can make it out faster than the other visitors!

Step into a piece of history called The Buckhorn Saloon. Feel the Old West all around you as you sit at the bar surrounded by various animal decorations. After having a drink or a snack, visit one of the two museums on location. The Buckhorn museum houses many different animals, about 520 species of all kinds, from fish to elephants. Additionally, the Texas Ranger museum has exhibits that highlight the long arm of the law back in the day. Hundreds of artifacts such as revolvers, badges and photographs. There is even a recreation of San Antonio during those times with a working jail, telegraph office, as well as a Bonnie and Clyde exhibit.

A little piece of the old West located in San Antonio. It features several antiques and novelties that help establish the setting and makes you feel as if you really are in that western time period. SAS features handcrafted shoes made with genuine leather, and their skilled staff is always on standby to help you find the right shoes, or to provide information about the history of their craft and building. Make sure to set a reservation for a tour of the factory.