849 E. Commerce St. San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 227-4262

0.2 Miles from Hotel Contessa. Easy access from the hotel River Level.

No trip to San Antonio is complete without a stroll along the River Walk. Lined with shops, restaurants, and bars, this 15-mile cobblestoned promenade is one of the city’s most iconic experiences. Boat tours available from a number of tour companies.

210 W. Market St. San Antonio, TX 78205 (201) 299-4499

0.3 Miles from Hotel Contessa

Our next-door neighbor, at the Briscoe Western Art Museum, showcases an impressive collection of art, history, and culture of the American West.

300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205

0.3 miles from Hotel Contessa

A global cultural icon, The Alamo is a historic Spanish mission and fortress that was the site of the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, where American folk heroes James Bowie and Davy Crockett died. Today it is a museum in the Alamo Plaza Historic District and a part of the San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site (see below). Tours available. Reservations required.

514 W Commerce St. San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 207-8600

1.1 Miles from Hotel Contessa

Explore more than 100 locally owned businesses in this unique downtown marketplace. From food to live entertainment, there’s something for everyone.

739 E. César E. Chávez Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 223-3101

1.5 Miles from Hotel Contessa

The view from the observation deck of the Tower of the Americas is a must-see when visiting San Antonio. This 750-foot tower, built as the theme structure of the 1968 World's Fair, also has a revolving restaurant, bar and 4D adventure ride.

200 W. Jones Ave. San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 978-8100

1.5 Miles from Hotel Contessa

Located in the historic Lone Star Brewery on the River Walk, the San Antonio Museum of Art features ancient Mediterranean, Asian and Latin American art.

115 Main Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205

1.5 Miles from Hotel Contessa

On Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with show times 9, 9:30 and 10 pm, the San Fernando Cathedral projects a stunning 24 minute light show created by French artist Xavier De Richemont. As light projects onto the cathedral, it tells the story of San Antonio and the surrounding area from its beginning.

312 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215

2.2 miles (by foot) or 3.6 miles by car from Hotel Contessa

Pearl is a historical district and culture hub in the center of San Antonio. People live, work, and gather here. The property was a brewery from the early 1880s until 1999, when Pearl beer moved its operations elsewhere. From culture to cuisine, we hope you explore to your heart’s content.

555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX 78209

3.6 miles from Hotel Contessa

The 38 acre botanical gardens are a super venue for a family visit the whole year round. With each season, the gardens bring a wonderful mixture of color from the plant world, from the Rose Garden to the exotic tropic selections, or the natural grasses of the desert-like country area.

3853 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212

4.0 miles from Hotel Contessa

The San Antonio Japanese Tea Garden, or Sunken Gardens in Brackenridge Park, opened in an abandoned limestone rock quarry in the early 20th century and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

6701 San Jose Dr. San Antonio, TX 78214 (210) 534-8875

4.5 Miles from Hotel Contessa

Spanning nearly 950 acres, the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving four of the five Spanish frontier missions in San Antonio.

6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-5368

6.5 Miles from Hotel Contessa

Housed within a beautiful Spanish Colonial residence that was built in 1929, this modern art museum showcases 19th and 20th century European and American art. Definitely worth the trip, so grab a friend and ride share!

26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd, San Antonio, TX 78266

28 miles from Hotel Contessa

The Natural Bridge Caverns are the largest known natural caves in the United States and well worth a visit! The venue’s name was the result of the awesome looking 60 ft natural limestone slab bridge that spans the entrance of the cavern’s amphitheater. As you walk along the paved and lighted walkways you will discover the astonishing formations found in the underground chambers.

Nestled in (and named after) the rolling hills of Central Texas, this region offers historic and quaint experiences, adventurous excursions and extraordinary cities, including Austin, San Marcos, New Braunfels, Fredericksburg, and Luckenbach, Texas! Ask your Texas conference hosts for ideas!