Texas | Super Fulfilling 2-Day San Antonio Travel Guide ⏳

⚠️ For more Texas guides, check my collection! San Antonio is a compact city, with most attractions centered around the River Walk. Both sides of the river are lined with restaurants, bars, and small shops. At night, the lights reflecting on the water create a truly romantic atmosphere. 💫 👨‍👩‍👧 If traveling with kids, consider adding SeaWorld. You can also visit the Natural Bridge Caverns and the nearby wildlife ranch on the way to Austin. 🏨 Stay along the River Walk for easy access to everything. Valet parking is expensive, but there are usually cheaper public parking lots or garages near hotels. 🌮 Food Casa Rio: Highly recommended on social media 🍠. Many riverside seats—we waited 20 minutes. Large portions, affordable, but average taste. The real highlight is the view! 🌊 📌 Attractions: 1️⃣ Within walking distance of River Walk: ✅ The Alamo ✅ Go Rio: Boat tour along the Riverwalk—even more beautiful at night with the lights. Multiple boarding points available. 🚤 ✅ San Fernando Cathedral Light Show: Shows at 9 PM & 9:30 PM, Tue–Sun. The square has plenty of seating. Lasts about 20 mins—absolutely stunning! ✨ ✅ Several museums: Briscoe Western Art Museum, San Antonio Museum of Art, Witte Museum (natural science, dinosaur fossils) 🦖 2️⃣ Need to drive: ✅ Mission San Jose: Historic Spanish colonial site ✅ SeaWorld: Part of the same chain as San Diego and Orlando—I had no idea! 😮 Opens at 1 PM in winter. My kid was too scared for roller coasters, and the children’s rides were too basic. I planned ahead and caught dolphin & shark talks, beluga whale & sea lion shows, orca performance, puppet theater, and Christmas carols. Walked 20,000 steps! 🐋 ✅ Natural Bridge Caverns: The largest cavern in Texas—spectacular stalactites, massive chambers, and an underground river. Highly recommend! 🕳️💎 Reservations required. Most people choose the Discovery Tour. ✅ Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch: A drive-through safari right next to the caverns. 🦓🐘 🔥🔥 2.5-Day Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in the afternoon, explore River Walk, take the Go Rio boat tour at night, and watch the cathedral light show. 🌙 Day 2: Visit The Alamo and Mission San Jose in the morning, spend the afternoon at SeaWorld. 🎢 Day 3: Explore Natural Bridge Caverns and Wildlife Ranch. 🦒 #SanAntonio #Spurs #VisitSanAntonio #Texas #TexasTravel #DFW #TexasFood #Austin #TravelTexas #SpringBreak