Near East Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Near East Side
Popular places to visit
Alamodome
Catch an event at Alamodome during your trip to San Antonio. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Historic Sunset Station
You can find out about the history of San Antonio with a visit to Historic Sunset Station. Experience the lively festivals and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
River Walk
River Walk 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 fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Enjoy the excitement at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and see why people love this theme park in San Antonio. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
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.
San Antonio SeaWorld
Make time to visit the sea life 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.
Activities
San Antonio Zoo Any Day Ticket including ZooLights
San Antonio: Tower of the Americas Entry Ticket
The Undead: Zombie Apocalypse Escape Room at Extreme Escape
The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and Texas Ranger Museum Admission
Master Of Illusions Magic & Paranormal Escape Room at Extreme Escape San Antonio
Our pick of the best Near East Side Hotel Deals
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ San Antonio Downtown - Riverwalk
Room was clean and staff was nice.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk
Very clean and great location to the convention center. You have to walk under the I-35 overpass, but well worth saving hundreds verses the true River Walk hotels. Valet parking is expensive, but parking down the street at the transit center is probably doable.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Staybridge Suites San Antonio Downtown Conv Ctr by IHG
Great staff, spacious room, and good breakfast
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express San Antonio Rivercenter Area by IHG
Great staff, good breakfast and excellent location.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Comfort Suites Alamo - Riverwalk
We love this hotel !! Has a good breakfast.. very good location near riverwalk.. walking.. very goos customer service .. and very much parking..
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Cityview Inn & Suites Downtown RiverCenter Area
Very comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Near East Side
Dignowty Hill
While visiting Dignowty Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Fairchild Tennis Center and Carver Community Cultural Center.
Denver Heights
While Denver Heights isn't home to many top sights, Alamodome and Frost Bank Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lavaca
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lavaca and surrounding area, you can visit Alamodome and Hemisfair Park.
Downtown San Antonio
A scenic riverfront great entertainment and top sights from Alamodome to Aztec Theater – discover Downtown San Antonio, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
Arsenal
If you're spending some time in Arsenal, San Antonio River and Guenther Street Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
Pearl District
You'll love the stunning river views in Pearl District, and you might want to stick around to check out San Antonio River, a top place to visit.
