Fort Sam Houston Travel Guide
San Antonio
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium
There are nearly 800 wild and wonderful species at the zoo in the center of Brackenridge Park, not far from the city center.
Alamodome
Catch an event at Alamodome during your trip to San Antonio. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this walkable area.
Things to do
San Antonio: Discovery Tour at Natural Bridge Caverns
San Antonio: Botanical Garden Admission Ticket
The Undead: Zombie Apocalypse Escape Room at Extreme Escape
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio
San Antonio: Tower of the Americas Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Fort Sam Houston
Riverwalk Plaza
Very convenient location to the riverwalk.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
The hotel is clean, comfortable, and perfectly situated at both the river walk and reasonable walking distance from the convention center. There is a french bakery across the street, the hotel has decent restaurants, and there are great places to eat and steakhouses nearby. The only reason I'm not ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Menger Hotel
No ghosts and not allowed to play the 4 pianos in the lobby…
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at Wild Oak Ranch, San Antonio
Only issue I had was we had to move our cookout indoors because I had to call the front desk several times to have our grill fired up, when he finally came he didn't have the lighter and the grill utensils.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk
Great
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
This hotel enjoys an ideal location. The Historic Market, Riverwalk, La Villita and the San Fernando Cathedral are all an easy walk. The hotel itself would benefit from a facelift. It feels tired and dated. Ancient carpeting, bathrooms that haven’t been updated in decades and a brown/beige color ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fort Sam Houston
Alamo Heights
You'll enjoy the museums and coffee shops in Alamo Heights. You might want to make time for a stop at San Antonio River or Toilet Seat Museum.
Arena District
If you're spending some time in Arena District, Frost Bank Center and Freeman Coliseum are top sights worth seeing.
Uptown
If you're spending some time in Uptown, San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium and Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum 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.
Dignowty Hill
While visiting Dignowty Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Fairchild Tennis Center and Carver Community Cultural Center.
Tobin Hill
Tobin Hill might not have many top sights, but Alamo and San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
