West Texas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

West Texas
Texas featuring street scenes and night scenes
Japanese Tea Gardens which includes a pond and a garden
Photo provided by Texas Tourism / Kenny Braun
Photo provided by Texas Tourism / Kenny Braun
Photo provided by Texas Tourism / Kenny Braun
Photo provided by Texas Tourism / Kenny Braun

Where to stay in West Texas

Downtown - Riverwalk featuring heritage architecture, boating and a bridge

Downtown San Antonio

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

A scenic riverfront great entertainment and top sights from Alamo to Alamodome – discover Downtown San Antonio, a destination also famous for its historic sites.

Downtown San Antonio
Fredericksburg which includes street scenes and a house

Fredericksburg Historic District

While visiting Fredericksburg Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Fredericksburg Winery and Rockbox Theater.

Fredericksburg Historic District
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Gruene

River views, gardens and shopping are some highlights of Gruene. Make a stop by Gruene Hall or Guadalupe River while you're exploring.

Gruene
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Uptown

If you're spending some time in Uptown, Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum and Alamo Quarry Market are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown
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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.

Far West Side
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Medical Center District

While visiting Medical Center District, you might make a stop by sights like USAA Corporate Office Headquarters and Cinemark San Antonio 16.

Medical Center District
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

4.5 out of 5
150 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX
The price is NZ$306 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$306
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,025 reviews)
"e celkent service from vallet parking to leaving vallet Great Staff Miracle went above and beyond."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
Riverwalk Plaza

Riverwalk Plaza

4 out of 5
100 Villita Street, Dwyer/Main Plaza, San Antonio, TX
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,864 reviews)
"We don’t like the waking distance from the hotel to the restaurants on the river"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

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Riverwalk Plaza
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

3 out of 5
105 S Saint Marys Street, San Antonio, TX
The price is NZ$245 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$245
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,792 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
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Extended Stay Laredo

Extended Stay Laredo

3 out of 5
106 W Village Blvd, Laredo, TX
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Laredo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Cinemark Mall del Norte and Mall Del Norte ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (165 reviews)
"Friendly staff, quiet neighborhood"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Extended Stay Laredo
The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square

The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square

3.5 out of 5
322 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions River Walk and Alamo are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
Amazing property in San Antonio!
"Amazing location and property!! Quick walk to Alamo, Riverwalk, etc. plus our property was overlooking another water canal that is beautifully kept and very safe. We stayed at the 1 br premium apartment; it was stellar. Everything was extremely clean; cool lighting; great furniture and it was HUGE! ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square
Postcard Cabins Hill Country

Postcard Cabins Hill Country

2 out of 5
1405 Pump Station Rd, Wimberley, TX
Stay at this cabin in Wimberley. Enjoy free parking, patios, and climate control. Popular attraction Jacob's Well Natural Area is located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
"Such a cute space w everything you’d need. I didn’t like that our closet neighbor was shooting a gun so close to others"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Postcard Cabins Hill Country
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Popular places to visit

River Walk

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 great live music and shops in this walkable area.

River Walk
Lackland Air Force Base

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 family-friendly area.

Lackland Air Force Base
Six Flags Fiesta Texas

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 entertainment choices and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Alamodome

Alamodome

Catch an event at Alamodome during your trip to San Antonio. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

Alamodome
Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Texas Tech University, a top university in Lubbock. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Texas Tech University
Alamo featuring a monument and a memorial

Alamo

Learn about the fierce Battle of the Alamo and pay your respects to those lost during the Texan Revolution at this historical complex.

Alamo

Activities

Gold Rush

The Escape Game The Colony: 60-Minute Adventures at Grandscape

NZ$76
per adult
The Escape Game The Colony: 60-Minute Adventures at Grandscape
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

NZ$201
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
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