4 Days in San Antonio: River, Alamo & Theme Parks
San Antonio blends history, outdoor charm, and major theme-park thrills in one compact, walkable city. Kids get cowboy heritage and water-ride excitement; parents enjoy the riverfront dining and historic Spanish missions.
What to expect
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas: roller coasters, water park, and kids' zones all day.
- River Walk: trolley rides, paddleboats, and riverside tacos under the pecan trees.
- The Alamo: climb the ramparts and live the Texas-Revolution story.
- SeaWorld San Antonio: marine shows and splash rides 20 minutes north.
- Pearl Brewery District: boutiques, food hall, and a lush playground.
Day by day
Arrive and grab breakfast tacos at a local taquería near the Alamo.
Tour the Alamo mission, then stroll the River Walk's winding stone paths and bridges.
Dinner on the river terrace; watch the evening light shows from a riverside restaurant.
Arrive at Six Flags when gates open (9 am) to beat crowds on major coasters like The Rattler.
Lunch in the park, then hit the water rides and kids' land attractions.
Return to Pearl District for dinner and browsing shops; ice cream for the kids.
Visit Mission San José, the largest of San Antonio's UNESCO missions, with its iconic rose window.
Drive to SeaWorld; catch the marine shows and let kids ride Shamu's Happy Harbor attractions.
Casual dinner near SeaWorld or back downtown.
Paddleboat rental on the San Antonio River for a slower-paced exploration.
Visit the Pearl Brewery playground and kids' splash zone; gift shopping in boutiques.
Departure or late-afternoon treats at the local ice-cream shops along the Walk.
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