4 days in San Antonio Itinerary

As the state’s second largest city, San Antonio embodies Texas’ rich cultural heritage while maintaining the Old West charm of an oil town.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Natural Bridge Caverns and Mission San Jose. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Antonio: Austin (Congress Avenue Bridge / Austin Bats, Texas State Capitol, &more). And it doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at SeaWorld, stroll around Friedrich Wilderness Park, admire the landmark architecture of Tower of the Americas, and shop like a local with The San Antonio River Walk.

For where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our San Antonio sightseeing planner.

College Station to San Antonio is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also fly; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In October, daytime highs in San Antonio are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) to allow time to drive back home.