San Antonio en 3 jours
The Alamo et River Walk le jour 1, San Antonio Missions NHP et Tower of the Americas le jour 2 et Pearl District et Market Square le jour 3.
Compter environ 729 € par personne en budget moyen, ou 345 € avec un petit budget. Meilleurs mois : janvier, mars ou novembre.
Jour 1 : The Alamo et River Walk
The historic and bustling heart of the city, centered around the famous Paseo del Rio.
Matin
The Alamo
Visit the Alamo early in the morning right at opening (9 AM) to avoid the massive midday crowds and tour groups for a more contemplative experience.
Quartier : Downtown & River Walk.
Pour manger
Classic Tex-Mex
Don't skip the complimentary chips and salsa, and always ask for 'chili gravy' on your enchiladas.
Où aller : Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery (24-hour institution), Los Barrios (family-owned favorite), Ray's Drive Inn (inventor of the puffy taco)
Après-midi
River Walk
This area blends major landmarks, hotel towers, riverside dining, and shopping into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly core.
Soir
The Japanese Tea Garden
A serene, free public garden located in Brackenridge Park, featuring lush landscaping, koi ponds, a waterfall, and a historic pagoda built in an abandoned limestone quarry.
Jour 2 : San Antonio Missions NHP et Tower of the Americas
Matin
San Antonio Missions NHP
Pour manger
Modern Texas & Fusion
Reservations are highly recommended, especially for dinner at Pearl District restaurants.
Où aller : Supper at the Pearl (elevated American), Cured at the Pearl (charcuterie-focused), Botika at the Pearl (Asian-Peruvian fusion)
Après-midi
Tower of the Americas
Quartier : Downtown & River Walk.
Soir
The DoSeum
San Antonio's museum for kids, filled with interactive, hands-on exhibits focused on science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
Jour 3 : Pearl District et Market Square
Matin
Pearl District
A trendy, walkable neighborhood built around the historic Pearl Brewery.
Pour manger
Barbecue & Meat
Arrive early (before 1 PM) at the best BBQ joints as they often sell out of popular cuts like brisket and ribs.
Où aller : 2M Smokehouse (top-tier brisket), The Barbecue Station (local haunt), Bill Miller Bar-B-Q (ubiquitous regional chain)
Après-midi
Market Square
Soir
Mission Drive-In
A classic, no-frills drive-in movie theater that has been operating since 1948, showing double features on multiple screens.
Avec un jour de plus : Fredericksburg
1 hour 15 min by car. Hors des 3 jours : mieux vaut y consacrer une journée entière que de la caser dans l'une d'elles.
Escape to the heart of the Texas Hill Country and German heritage. This charming town is famous for its wineries along Highway 290, peach orchards, and a historic main street lined with boutiques and German bakeries.
À voir : Texas Hill Country wineries, National Museum of the Pacific War, Main Street shopping and dining, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Avant de partir
Depuis l'aéroport
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is about 8 miles north of downtown. The most affordable option is VIA Metropolitan Transit bus #5, which takes about 45 minutes and costs $1.30. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) cost $20-35 to downtown and take 15-20 minutes. Taxis are a flat rate of approximately $30 to downtown. Rental car facilities are on-site.
Se déplacer
Downtown, the River Walk, and the Pearl District are highly walkable and pleasant. However, attractions are spread out (e.g., missions, zoo), making a car, ride-share, or bus necessary for a comprehensive visit.
Conseils sur place
- Buy a $12 Day Pass for VIA's Primo express buses and regular routes—it's the cheapest way to reach the missions via bus #40 from downtown, saving you on ride-shares.
- For the best River Walk experience, explore the Museum Reach (north of downtown) or the Mission Reach (south) for fewer crowds, beautiful public art, and serene pathways.
- Parking downtown is expensive. Use city-operated garages like the Rivercenter Mall garage or find street parking in Southtown and walk or take a river barge into the core.
