Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in San Antonio, United States

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 2.4 km
Ascend 49 m
Descend 57 m

Experience San Antonio in United States in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in San AntonioIndividual Sights in San Antonio

Sight 1: Tower of the Americas

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The Tower of the Americas is a 750-foot (229-meter) observation tower-restaurant located in the Hemisfair district in the southeastern portion of Downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. The tower was designed by San Antonio architect O'Neil Ford and was built as the theme structure of the 1968 World's Fair, HemisFair '68. Originally known as 'HemisFair Tower', it was ultimately named 'the Tower of the Americas' as a result of a name-the-tower contest created by the executive committee. Sixty-eight people submitted the name by which the tower is now known.

Wikipedia: Tower of the Americas (EN), Website

706 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 2: La Villita

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La Villita

La Villita Historic Arts Village is an art community in downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. There are art galleries, stores selling souvenirs, gifts, custom jewelry, pottery, and imported Mexican folk art, as well as several restaurants in the district. La Villita connects to the San Antonio River Walk and its outdoor venue, the Arneson River Theatre. It is close to the Alamo, the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Rivercenter Mall, and HemisFair Park. It is within walking distance of most downtown hotels.

Wikipedia: La Villita (EN)

297 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: The Torch of Friendship

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La Antorcha de la Amistad (Spanish for "The Torch of Friendship") is a monumental abstract sculpture by Mexican sculptor Sebastián, installed in Downtown San Antonio, in the U.S. state of Texas. The work was commissioned by a group of Mexican businessmen living in the United States and friends of Mexico, and presented as a gift from the Mexican government to the City of San Antonio in 2002. It was unveiled on June 27, 2002, by the artist, Mayor Edward D. Garza, and then–Secretary of Foreign Affairs for Mexico and political analyst Jorge Castañeda Gutman.

Wikipedia: La Antorcha de la Amistad (EN)

322 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 4: Sea Life Aquarium

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Sea Life is a chain of commercial sea life-themed aquarium attractions. As of April 2017 there are 53 Sea Life attractions around the world. The chain is owned by the British company Merlin Entertainments.

Wikipedia: Sea Life (EN), Website

448 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 5: Escape the Room San Antonio

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The Stevens Building is located in San Antonio, Texas. Completed in 1891, architect James Riely Gordon designed the building for local businessman John J. Stevens. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Bexar County, Texas. The structure was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1984.

Wikipedia: Stevens Building (San Antonio, Texas) (EN)

593 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 6: Saint Marks Episcopal Church

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Saint Marks Episcopal Church

St. Mark's Episcopal Church is a historic church in San Antonio, Texas, United States. It is an Episcopal church in the Diocese of West Texas.

Wikipedia: St. Mark's Episcopal Church (San Antonio, Texas) (EN), Website

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