Year-round things to do in San Antonio

The Menger Hotel’s location, next to the Alamo and adjacent to RiverCenter Mall, puts us right at the heart of both the historic and modern San Antonio experiences. We’re located only one block – a short and pleasant walk – from the famous Riverwalk, and only two blocks from the Convention Center, Hemisfair Park, and the Tower of the Americas.

Popular historical and cultural attractions near Menger Hotel include the San Antonio Museum of Art, the Witte Museum, El Mercado, Museo Alameda, Lila Cockrell Theatre, Majestic Theatre, Buckhorn Museum, and numerous Spanish missions.

Get yourself outside and enjoy the San Antonio Botanical Garden and the San Antonio Zoo. Families vacationing with kids will want to add the San Antonio Children’s Museum, Magik Children’s Theatre, Sea World San Antonio, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas to their agenda. Distances to all of the surrounding popular attractions and the preferred means of transportation to each are listed below for your convenience.

Riverwalk and River cruises – nearest entrance and ticket booth River Level of Rivercenter Mall
The Alamo – next door
San Antonio Children’s Museum – less than a mile, Red Trolley Route
San Antonio Museum of Art – 1.2 miles, River Taxi
Witte Museum – 4.5 miles
Market Square (El Mercado) – less than a mile, Red, Yellow or Purple Trolley Route
Museo Alameda (Market Square)– less than a mile
La Villita – less than one mile, Red, Blue or Purple Trolley Route
Tower of the Americas - less than a mile, Red, Yellow or Purple Trolley Route
Buckhorn Museum - less than a mile, Red Trolley Route
Lila Cockrell Theatre – less than a mile, Yellow or Purple Trolley Route
Magik Children’s Theatre - less than one mile, Red, Blue or Purple Trolley Route
Majestic Theatre - less than a mile, Red Trolley Route
San Antonio Botanical Garden – 3 miles
San Antonio Zoo – 4 miles
San Antonio Missions – various locations, tours offered by Alamo Visitor Center
Six Flags Fiesta Texas – 18 miles
Sea World San Antonio – 18 miles

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