Title: Things to Do in South Texas in 2026 | Expedia.com [South Texas Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/South-Texas.dx6229360)[Hotels in South Texas](https://expedia.com/South-Texas-Hotels.d6229360.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to South Texas](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-South-Texas.d6229360.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in South Texas](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-South-Texas.d6229360.Car-Rental-Guide)[South Texas Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/South-Texas.d6229360.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in South Texas ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit South Texas Types of activities Where to stay [South Texas Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/South-Texas.dx6229360) ![View from the top ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3077/80098d02-6e01-4859-bb1b-9efe0ad9b454.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from the top ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3077/80098d02-6e01-4859-bb1b-9efe0ad9b454.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Japanese Botanic Garden was like heaven in real life...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3077/09dc8d5b-1fd4-4525-a4ca-0bcaf87f7a7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The walk along the river in San Antonio makes for a great walk or bike ride. Goes on for many miles](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3077/6f356217-0cb6-4a62-8e8f-5d1463c1ce48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Japanese Tea Garden. This is my second trip back since 2012 and i gotta say, this place never ceases to amaze me! It's just Beautiful!! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3077/6742dab2-c7e4-4d9f-9502-60e48bc4555f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### South Texas Attractions Discover what makes South Texas tick with the most popular [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6229360&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips). Check out our top {22 fun activities in South Texas [fun activities in South Texas](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6229360&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}, and rest easy knowing that we offer free cancellation and no added fees. --- --- ### Most popular activities in South Texas ### Tours & day trips [See all 114 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![San Antonio: River Walk Cruise Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48202494/adf6211f-6b1e-4a2d-82a5-017442f12d28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio: River Walk Cruise Ticket 35m 9.2/10 80 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $17 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-river-walk-cruise-ticket.a48202494.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![San Antonio: Tower of the Americas Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47884193/1a9b90cf-4155-41db-8db5-31c88c9f9d49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio: Tower of the Americas Entry Ticket 6.8/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $21 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-tower-of-the-americas-entry-ticket.a47884193.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![San Antonio: Witte Museum Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45720058/917296d9-1437-40a8-9fb7-3e9bdc18f233.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio: Witte Museum Admission Ticket 9.4/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $17 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-witte-museum-admission-ticket.a45720058.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![San Antonio Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47326992/9fce8405-98aa-4225-b78c-2f98bafbe67c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off Tour 1d 9.2/10 18 verified reviews Free cancellation available $54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-old-town-trolley-hop-on-hop-off-tour.a47326992.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![Bay Fishing South Padre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1429121/59d61c48-5c3c-4dab-8189-1fc22788bbcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay Fishing South Padre Island 4h 9/10 95 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $38 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-fishing-south-padre-island.a1429121.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![San Antonio Small Group Premium Night Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4889182/bf244c3b-3172-4391-b820-5c9db9e53bc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio Small Group Premium Night Tour 3h 9.2/10 17 verified reviews Free cancellation available $119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/scenic-san-antonio-night-tour.a4889182.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![From Houston: Crocodile Encounter Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49700169/eb0c6dc7-e1c2-4e15-8c1b-21b5935508bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Houston: Crocodile Encounter Entry Ticket 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-houston-crocodile-encounter-entry-ticket.a49700169.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![Hill Country & Fredericksburg Excursion from San Antonio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1226522/3827f4f5-d8be-4db8-be3f-a90d653ba4ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hill Country & Fredericksburg Excursion from San Antonio 6h 9.8/10 20 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hill-country-fredericksburg-excursion-from-san-antonio.a1226522.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![San Antonio: Botanical Garden Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49739170/621ac911-5182-4c2e-921f-e277f2e1ce6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio: Botanical Garden Admission Ticket 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-botanical-garden-admission-ticket.a49739170.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![Premium San Antonio Tour With GO RIO Boat Cruise and Tower of Americas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4889173/b5b0ccbb-d275-43b9-b2d8-398a352cf6a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Premium San Antonio Tour With GO RIO Boat Cruise and Tower of Americas 4h 9.4/10 64 verified reviews Free cancellation available $164 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/best-of-san-antonio-tour.a4889173.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 20 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&filter.categories=Attractions) ![San Antonio CityPASS®: Save on admission to 4 must-see attractions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46359661/f7042307-8e4d-49cc-9229-482d39d5286e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio CityPASS®: Save on admission to 4 must-see attractions 9d 9/10 8 verified reviews Free cancellation available $62 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-citypass-save-on-admission-to-4-must-see-attractions.a46359661.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![SEA LIFE San Antonio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2625586/aff922c4-5e56-43ba-b29c-d3f4f80218e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### SEA LIFE San Antonio 2h 7.8/10 29 verified reviews Free cancellation available $26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sea-life-san-antonio.a2625586.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![Hopscotch San Antonio Immersive Art Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5148634/5da9234c-4933-417f-9fa5-3945cb12a2c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hopscotch San Antonio Immersive Art Experience 2h 30m 9.2/10 280 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hopscotch-immersive-art-experience.a5148634.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![San Antonio Zoo Any Day Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45080165/434c10f8-837c-410b-b9dc-b8fa99016dbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio Zoo Any Day Ticket 9.6/10 21 verified reviews Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-san-antonio-zoo-any-day-ticket.a45080165.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![Go City: San Antonio Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/426428/2ae34ec8-dc40-4b05-aa38-68bc82880163.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Go City: San Antonio Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions 30d 8/10 75 verified reviews Free cancellation available $104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/go-city-san-antonio-explorer-pass-choose-2-to-5-attractions.a426428.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![LEGOLAND® Discovery Center San Antonio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/619151/7750c806-0b07-4ae5-ac7e-6d6713dce67a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### LEGOLAND® Discovery Center San Antonio 2h 8/10 20 verified reviews Free cancellation available $27 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/legoland-discovery-center-san-antonio.a619151.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and Texas Ranger Museum Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/641554/8b50fabe-78dc-4271-a0a7-3ffc11ed3fee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and Texas Ranger Museum Admission 2h 9.6/10 11 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-buckhorn-saloon-museum-and-texas-ranger-museum-admission.a641554.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![San Antonio Riverwalk- Indoor Ropes Course & Climbing Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50892989/c3dacdc0-71df-48c5-b312-d6a233fa07cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio Riverwalk- Indoor Ropes Course & Climbing Experience 1h 30m Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-riverwalk-indoor-ropes-course-climbing-experience.a50892989.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2575952/efe7528e-757a-4034-b08e-03d0693c51b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience 1h 10/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available $107 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/two-flight-indoor-skydiving-experience.a2575952.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![San Antonio: Twisted Trails Zip Rails, Ropes & Climbing Wall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45944337/f9916752-5205-4d47-ab5e-ca5e810b82f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio: Twisted Trails Zip Rails, Ropes & Climbing Wall 45m 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-twisted-trails-zip-rails-ropes-climbing-wall.a45944337.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 19 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![San Antonio River Walk Self Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50765481/1ba91229-3058-4dc2-b734-605fe60ff87b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio River Walk Self Guided Audio Tour 2h Free cancellation available $10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-river-walk-self-guided-audio-tour.a50765481.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5053102/1f74f6d1-c987-4e0b-949b-5400c582cb12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio Haunted Pub Crawl 2h 8.8/10 92 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-haunted-pub-crawl.a5053102.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![Private Dolphin Watch and Sunset Boat Tour Port Aransas Texas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50182326/291feed3-b146-443c-9a3c-7dc70241aecc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Dolphin Watch and Sunset Boat Tour Port Aransas Texas 1h 15m 10/10 19 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $375 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-dolphin-watch-and-sunset-boat-tour-port-aransas-texas.a50182326.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![Fly A WWII Biplane Over Rockport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50773975/d0fa5ed9-579f-4a10-acf3-e71eaa9e7db0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fly A WWII Biplane Over Rockport 1h Free cancellation available $385 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/fly-a-wwii-biplane-over-rockport.a50773975.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![San Antonio: Alamo, River Walk & Cathedral Legends Walking tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49217078/c6df9f99-6bda-4f7f-a5a0-4c198340a23e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio: Alamo, River Walk & Cathedral Legends Walking tour 4h 10/10 11 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $169 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-private-san-antonio-and-alamo-guided-walking-tour.a49217078.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![Private Romantic Tour: Enchanting San Antonio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3350460/fa2eb207-05df-4140-8014-14fc2fc359ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Romantic Tour: Enchanting San Antonio 2h Free cancellation available $874 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/enchanting-san-antonio-a-romantic-journey.a3350460.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![Private UNESCO Missions Tour in San Antonio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4405533/dc3040cb-911c-4f13-b598-384e49edfc7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private UNESCO Missions Tour in San Antonio 2h 10/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $125 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-unesco-missions-tour-in-san-antonio.a4405533.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![Historic San Antonio Audio APP and GPS Private Self Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46443460/92e7d2c3-6b99-4550-a627-2b7b00e54446.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Historic San Antonio Audio APP and GPS Private Self Guided Tour 1h 30m 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/historic-san-antonio-audio-app-and-gps-private-self-guided-tour.a46443460.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![San Antonio Mission Trail – Private Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47310823/30d54c62-c3a8-44d9-a732-f2eee1d99a08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio Mission Trail – Private Guided Tour 3h 30m $1,093 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonios-historic-mission-trail-a-timeless-journey.a47310823.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![Skip-the-line McNay Art Museum San Antonio Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51011568/43518f2f-4793-4afd-b987-29d5aca444ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Skip-the-line McNay Art Museum San Antonio Private Tour 2h Free cancellation available $339 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/skip-the-line-mcnay-art-museum-san-antonio-private-tour.a51011568.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 16 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![San Antonio: River Walk Cruise Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48202494/adf6211f-6b1e-4a2d-82a5-017442f12d28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio: River Walk Cruise Ticket 35m 9.2/10 80 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $17 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-river-walk-cruise-ticket.a48202494.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![Parasailing Excursion in South Padre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50157396/1fe369a6-566c-4157-b119-fea6ddd8c0d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Parasailing Excursion in South Padre Island 30m $99 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/parasailing-excursion-in-south-padre-island.a50157396.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![Banana Boat South Padre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2510731/6fea3bc2-0095-49f3-bd5c-43d13a3eabe5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Banana Boat South Padre Island 20m 9.8/10 64 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/banana-boat-south-padre-island.a2510731.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![Parasailing Adventure in South Padre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1213538/24c7fcba-f5d2-49c3-8097-a7bcca693b9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Parasailing Adventure in South Padre Island 1h 9.8/10 230 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $97 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/parasailing-adventure-in-south-padre-island.a1213538.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![Bay & Ocean Parasailing over the Gulf of Mexico South Padre Isl.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50870712/0416e828-05e4-40f9-9e8d-c2b14eb5a9b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay & Ocean Parasailing over the Gulf of Mexico South Padre Isl. 30m $50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ocean-parasailing-over-the-gulf-of-mexico-south-padre-island.a50870712.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![45-Minute Jetski Rental in South Padre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2841748/52824e00-14f6-4c80-a933-2c7c553b87d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 45-Minute Jetski Rental in South Padre Island 45m 9.8/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $139 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/45-minute-jetski-rental-in-south-padre-island.a2841748.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![Orca Whale Inflatable Rides](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50680152/5f86c290-1241-4f98-aec4-df5e92b1f0bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Orca Whale Inflatable Rides 10m $33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/orca-whale-inflatable-rides.a50680152.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![1.5-Hour Historical Jet Ski Experience in South Padre Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4956272/e931be6d-b7df-4c51-b831-ec7b79a95291.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 1.5-Hour Historical Jet Ski Experience in South Padre Island 1h 30m 8.6/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $199 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/1-5-hour-historical-jet-ski-experience-in-south-padre-island.a4956272.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![Private Dolphin Watch and Sunset Boat Tour Port Aransas Texas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50182326/291feed3-b146-443c-9a3c-7dc70241aecc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Dolphin Watch and Sunset Boat Tour Port Aransas Texas 1h 15m 10/10 19 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $375 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-dolphin-watch-and-sunset-boat-tour-port-aransas-texas.a50182326.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![Exciting Banana Boat Rides](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50663179/f61a133a-ce50-4d02-b9a9-8fd03b7c9937.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Exciting Banana Boat Rides 20m $33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/exciting-banana-boat-rides.a50663179.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 11 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Dining at Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/438559/4ca23546-e642-4c4a-8213-1f1f72cbb943.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dining at Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio 2h 7.4/10 20 verified reviews Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/dining-at-hard-rock-cafe-san-antonio.a438559.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![San Antonio River Walk Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48253108/7cae14fa-bae1-4d1a-94b0-e8a70cbdb32c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio River Walk Food Tour 3h 10/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $137 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-small-group-riverwalk-food-walking-tour.a48253108.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![San Antonio Ranger Creek Brewstillery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2392654/92dcaa2d-c3fe-49d1-9d77-b54d00544de1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio Ranger Creek Brewstillery Tour 1h 10/10 12 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-ranger-creek-brewstillery-tour.a2392654.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![San Antonio: Haunted Pub Crawl](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51038623/abc621d3-ffdc-450d-b0d3-fda3c9dabb26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio: Haunted Pub Crawl 2h 2/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-haunted-pub-crawl.a51038623.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![San Antonio: Fredericksburg Wineries Day Trip with Tastings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47789062/4170aa97-d51c-4fa8-98ed-4c33e202eecd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio: Fredericksburg Wineries Day Trip with Tastings 6h 30m 10/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $179 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-fredericksburg-wineries-day-trip-with-tastings.a47789062.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![San Antonio Premium Night Driving Tour with Dinner & Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50547932/a06724f8-00fe-4a64-8c5c-b2208f1d6e68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio Premium Night Driving Tour with Dinner & Cruise 4h Free cancellation available $151 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-premium-night-driving-tour-with-dinner-cruise.a50547932.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![Taste of Fredericksburg Small-Group Wine Tour from San Antonio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2512526/c0645484-23a2-41a4-a872-413e579804a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Taste of Fredericksburg Small-Group Wine Tour from San Antonio 7h 9.8/10 135 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $179 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/taste-of-fredericksburg-small-group-wine-tour-from-san-antonio.a2512526.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![San Antonio: Haunted Dinner Tour with Ghost Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51510810/5196155c-3f6d-41ec-82ad-651a3b2a051b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio: Haunted Dinner Tour with Ghost Walk 2h Free cancellation available $75 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-haunted-dinner-tour-with-ghost-walk.a51510810.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![San Antonio: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48955670/7672a652-3053-4548-b113-d658063ffd43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl 2h 7.4/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-river-city-boos-and-booze-haunted-pub-crawl.a48955670.activity-details?&rid=6229360&location=South+Texas&swp=off) ![San Antonio: Guided Haunted Pub Crawl](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44650395/df56b005-bffe-475a-89c2-85834fb0ed14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Antonio: Guided Haunted Pub Crawl 2h 8.4/10 17 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6229360) ## Recommended things to do in South Texas | Number of things to do | 22 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island](/things-to-do/eco-and-dolphin-watch-tour-of-south-padre-island.a1213587.activity-details): $20 | | Top 5 things to do | [Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island](/things-to-do/eco-and-dolphin-watch-tour-of-south-padre-island.a1213587.activity-details)[Sunset Dolphin Watch Tour](/things-to-do/sunset-dolphin-watch-tour.a1213686.activity-details)[Port Brownsville Half-Day Boat Tour](/things-to-do/port-brownsville-half-day-boat-tour.a4930980.activity-details)[Bay Fishing South Padre Island](/things-to-do/bay-fishing-south-padre-island.a1429121.activity-details)[Dolphin Watching Tour](/things-to-do/dolphin-watching-tour.a51259744.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island](/things-to-do/eco-and-dolphin-watch-tour-of-south-padre-island.a1213587.activity-details)[Sunset Dolphin Watch Tour](/things-to-do/sunset-dolphin-watch-tour.a1213686.activity-details) | | With kids | [Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island](/things-to-do/eco-and-dolphin-watch-tour-of-south-padre-island.a1213587.activity-details)[Sunset Dolphin Watch Tour](/things-to-do/sunset-dolphin-watch-tour.a1213686.activity-details)[Port Brownsville Half-Day Boat Tour](/things-to-do/port-brownsville-half-day-boat-tour.a4930980.activity-details)[Bay Fishing South Padre Island](/things-to-do/bay-fishing-south-padre-island.a1429121.activity-details)[Dolphin Watching Tour](/things-to-do/dolphin-watching-tour.a51259744.activity-details) | ## What to do in South Texas - With kids ### Things to Do in South Texas with Kids There's fun for the whole family wherever you wander in South Texas. Here are a few [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6229360&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) you can enjoy together that are sure to make your break a blast: - [San Antonio Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a170717.activity-details) - [The San Antonio Shuffle Scavenger Hunt](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-san-antonio-shuffle-scavenger-hunt.a2304765.activity-details) - [The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and Texas Ranger Museum Admission](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-buckhorn-saloon-museum-and-texas-ranger-museum-admission.a641554.activity-details) - [Segway Tour of Historic San Antonio](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/segway-tour-of-historic-san-antonio.a1345622.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in South Texas? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in South Texas ![River Walk featuring night scenes and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125866/3223be4e-1629-469b-8357-69494f446850.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### River Walk When you visit San Antonio, this neighborhood will keep you entertained for days, from morning coffee to an evening theater performance. [](https://expedia.com/River-Walk-Downtown-San-Antonio.d6125866.Vacation-Attraction) ![Air Force Security Forces K-9 handler, and her military working dog, seek out drugs inside a training house.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123039/95d1cd17-8d47-4796-b24c-1b4b3d191827.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lackland Air Force Base Lackland Air Force Base is just one of the places to see in San Antonio, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the entertainment venues and shops in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Lackland-Air-Force-Base-San-Antonio.d6123039.Vacation-Attraction) ![Roller Coaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502602/9aaf48be-94fb-4cf1-b3fd-b5ed3097ae79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Six Flags Fiesta Texas Enjoy the rides and games at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and see why this is a favorite theme park in San Antonio. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Six-Flags-Fiesta-Texas-La-Cantera-District.d502602.Vacation-Attraction) ![SanAntonio_SanAntonioSeaWorld_502636_04](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502636/21ddbcf6-e0f6-4e89-a158-96c7800472ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Antonio SeaWorld Make time to visit the sea animals who live at San Antonio SeaWorld and find out why this is a popular attraction in San Antonio. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside or experience its lively festivals. [](https://expedia.com/San-Antonio-SeaWorld-Far-West-Side.d502636.Vacation-Attraction) ![South Padre Island beach after high tides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170585/bdac271d-9a9a-4d6b-b0f2-d3e5f349db52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### South Padre Island Beach Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at South Padre Island Beach, a popular beach in South Padre Island. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's live music. [](https://expedia.com/South-Padre-Island-Beach-North-End.d6170585.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hippos swimming in a vibrant aquatic exhibit at San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium in Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502635/f81637c7-3bb7-46d4-bf87-e9a0f18d6000.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium There are nearly 800 wild and wonderful species at the zoo in the center of Brackenridge Park, not far from the city center. [](https://expedia.com/San-Antonio-Zoo-And-Aquarium-Midtown.d502635.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Alamodome](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502630/6012209d-9f54-4f86-a4be-2e18cdfa1cd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alamodome Catch an event at Alamodome during your trip to San Antonio. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Alamodome-Downtown-San-Antonio.d502630.Vacation-Attraction) ![SanAntonio_HenryBGonzalezConventionCenter_502603_01](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502603/42e5b508-1589-4b50-b419-40f58e2ac601.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Henry B. González Convention Center Learn about the events happening at Henry B. González Convention Center during your trip to San Antonio. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Henry-B-Gonzalez-Convention-Center-Downtown-San-Antonio.d502603.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alamo which includes a monument and a memorial](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502604/444b6c98-2b87-4549-b11c-0cdab11d286a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alamo Learn about the fierce Battle of the Alamo and pay your respects to those lost during the Texan Revolution at this historical complex. [](https://expedia.com/Alamo-Downtown-San-Antonio.d502604.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in South Texas ![Downtown - Riverwalk which includes heritage architecture, boating and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/800120/c427a760-8f08-4152-8ff2-5ee8720d9068.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown San Antonio 4/5(9,525 area reviews) Explore the heart of San Antonio with top attractions like the Alamo and River Walk, or enjoy kayaking and bicycling to the World Heritage Missions. Discover historic sites, theaters, and shopping at Rivercenter, all easily accessible by public transit. [](https://expedia.com/San-Antonio-Downtown-San-Antonio.dx800120) ![PORT ARANSAS, TX - 9 FEB 2023: Young surfer carries a surfboard on the beach, near the water of the Gulf of Mexico and a pier, in evening light.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976481000/1f07a9f3-fd80-41e4-81ae-843cc7440563.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cinnamon Shore Though Cinnamon Shore might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club. [](https://expedia.com/Corpus-Christi-Cinnamon-Shore.dx553248635976481000) ![Port Aransas, USA, aerial landscape view of Mustang Beach Airport with Mustang Beach residential area located on Mustang Island at Gulf of Mexico with Corpus Christus Bay in background ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/897783210193465344/ec1abc44-d9fe-449f-a48a-0b9e1ce4ad74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Padre Island While visiting Padre Island, you might make a stop by sights like Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach. [](https://expedia.com/Corpus-Christi-Padre-Island.dx897783210193465344) ![Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum which includes art and interior views as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502610/f2b1df08-6a69-4feb-8248-be1130a68fb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Uptown While visiting Uptown, you might make a stop by sights like San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium and Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum. [](https://expedia.com/San-Antonio-Uptown.dx553248635974902947) ![SanAntonio_SanAntonioSeaWorld_502636_04](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502636/21ddbcf6-e0f6-4e89-a158-96c7800472ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Far West Side While visiting Far West Side, you might make a stop by sights like Aquatica San Antonio Waterpark and Hill Country Golf Club. [](https://expedia.com/San-Antonio-Far-West-Side.dx553248635975749416) ![#beach The beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico with the beauty of the resort, the amazing fall weather and off peak tourist times made this trip really enjoyable! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319627067190674933/813e6129-b9ff-4723-8f5c-81f1ade3ebb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North End While visiting North End, you might make a stop by sights like South Padre Island Beach and Sea Turtle Inc. [](https://expedia.com/South-Padre-Island-North-End.dx976226252381851648) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/South-Texas.dx6229360.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from South Texas ![Vibrant waterfront view of Corpus Christi showcasing urban skyline and sailing activity on a clear day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/915/65edc503-b0d4-4790-93d1-df0f7c0ef18f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Corpus Christi ![Pecos River Overlook, Texas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1059/0d45b280-8751-422c-8026-5ee248738be0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Del Rio ![Beach condos, hotel with swimming pool, boardwalk access to sandy shoreline tropical South Beach, South Padre Island, exquisite barrier Gulf Coast of Texas, people enjoy beach activities aerial](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1515/72916b6c-9126-4460-883a-7e0e2c7f43c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Harlingen ![rio grande texas usa mexico border](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2131/569066c0-e2ff-4abf-b7a2-f3e6fa240057.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Laredo ![Matamoros Tamaulipas Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2204/cc8f99d2-e76e-40a2-8710-bee4dacd08cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Matamoros ![McAllen featuring a park, art and outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2270/328b9e53-b9b8-4976-8d57-afbb8689bba7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### McAllen ![Night view of the international border between the US and Mexico in El Paso, Texas, seen from Scenic Drive. Visible are the Rio Grande, an entry bridge, and the wall between the countries.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2572/e1e9b035-d117-4199-8171-2071f8ad0a6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nuevo Laredo ![abstract silhouette of the city with text Reynosa at the vintage mexican flag](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2979/9b859dec-72ae-40f2-891b-351ccf197baf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Reynosa ## Frequently asked questions ### What to do in South Texas on a sunny day? > - [Bike Tour - 2 Historic Missions](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bike-tour-2-historic-missions.a796541.activity-details) > - [Bike Tour - 3 Historic Missions](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bike-tour-3-historic-missions.a796569.activity-details) > - [Texas Hill Country & LBJ Ranch Tour with Wine tasting option](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/texas-hill-country-lbj-ranch-tour-with-wine-tasting-option.a338780.activity-details) > - [San Antonio Buckhorn Museum + Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-buckhorn-museum-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a952517.activity-details) ### What to do in South Texas on a rainy day? > - [LEGOLAND® Discovery Center San Antonio](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/legoland-discovery-center-san-antonio.a619151.activity-details) > - [The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and Texas Ranger Museum Admission](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-buckhorn-saloon-museum-and-texas-ranger-museum-admission.a641554.activity-details) > - [San Antonio Museum of Art](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-museum-of-art.a358816.activity-details) ### What is South Texas famous for? ### What should I not miss in South Texas? > - San Antonio SeaWorld > - Six Flags Fiesta Texas > - AT&T Center > - Alamodome ### Are there cheap things to do in South Texas? > - [Explore Brownsville, Texas with a Private Scavenger Hunt](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/operation-city-quest-scavenger-hunt-brownsville-tx.a1031800.activity-details) > - [Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/eco-and-dolphin-watch-tour-of-south-padre-island.a1213587.activity-details) > - [90-Minute Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/90-minute-dolphin-watch-tour-of-south-padre-island.a1213686.activity-details) > - [San Antonio Museum of Art](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-antonio-museum-of-art.a358816.activity-details) ### What can you do in South Texas for free? > - River Walk > - Shops at Rivercenter > - San Antonio Missions National Park > - International Museum of Art and Science