South Texas Plains Attractions

Best Attractions in South Texas Plains Region

The South Texas Plains, more than any other region of Texas, embodies the shared Mexican and American spirit of the Lone Star State. Its border towns, such as Brownsville and Laredo, express this shared heritage through their distinctive architecture and delicious cuisine. In addition to its fascinating culture, the South Texas Plains region is known for its pleasant year-round weather, which is ideal for golfers and those looking to escape the winter chill. Hundreds of bird species visit the Rio Grande Valley throughout the year, making it a world-class birding destination.

San Antonio Museum of Art

Home to the region’s finest display of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman antiquities; Asian art; European and American paintings; decorative arts, and contemporary art. The museum has also become a center for the study and appreciation of Latin American art with The Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Latin American Art.

Natural Bridge Caverns

Take a tour of the caverns, visit the Natural Bridge Caverns Mining Company and learn a lot about identifying gems and minerals while filling your pockets with treasure, or take the Adventure Tour through the South Cavern — a physically demanding and thrilling excursion into one of the world’s premier caverns.

Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum

This 24-room Mediterranean-style mansion is home to Texas’ first museum of modern art.

Friedrich Wilderness Park

Friedrich Wilderness Park is a nature preserve, with 5.5 miles of hiking trails wandering through the beautiful Texas Hill Country.

Diamond W Longhorn Ranch

Activities include Chuckwagon Display, Cowboy Memorabilia, Old General Store, Bull Head Roping, Boot Hill, Horseshoe Pitching, Shoot An Old West Six Shooter, Washer Toss, Make Your own Rope and Cow Chip Tossing.

San Antonio Botanical Gardens

33 acres of formal gardens, pools, fountains, and natural areas. Also features several Texas houses and the Lucile Halsell Conservatory, a complex of below-ground greenhouses. Children’s garden and Garden for the blind.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Voted America’s top show park by Amusement Business magazine, Six Flags Fiesta Texas offers incredible rides, a water park, and shows like CIRCO MAGNIFICO, CARNIVAL INTERNATIONAL, and TEATRO FIESTA will delight and entertain you with their dazzling, international flair.

The Alamo

The Alamo is a 4.2-acre complex is an old mission where a small band of Texans held out for thirteen days against the centralist army of General Antonio López de Santa Anna.

Hertzberg Circus Collection & Museum

One of a handful of circus collections in America, it is the oldest public collection and one of the largest. The museum’s historic 1930s Art Deco building is conveniently located downtown on the River Walk.

Sunset Station

Sunset Station is the destination for world-class entertainment, delicious food, and unique shopping all set in the historic backdrop of a turn-of-the-century train station.

San Antonio River Walk

This 11 kilometers route includes the Alamo, restaurant, shopping, and entertainment areas along the river in downtown San Antonio. The San Antonio River Walk route also goes through the Hemisfair site past museums and exhibits of Texas culture.

SeaWorld Adventure Park

SeaWorld Adventure Park is the world’s largest marine life adventure park with more than 25 major shows, rides, educational experiences, and family attractions for all ages.

San Antonio Zoo

With over 3,500 animals representing 750 species, The San Antonio Zoo maintains one of the largest animal collections in the United States.

Witte Museum of History and Science

The Witte features history and science exhibits, major national traveling exhibits, family events, live gallery theater, and overnight camp-ins for children. Highlights include Texas dinosaurs, an Egyptian exhibit and mummy, and historic homes from San Antonio on the grounds.