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 lively festivals and shops in this walkable 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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly 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.
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.
Henry B. González Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Henry B. González Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Antonio. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this walkable area.
Alamodome
Catch an event at Alamodome during your trip to San Antonio. Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Things to do
San Antonio Zoo Any Day Ticket
San Antonio: Witte Museum Admission Ticket
The Undead: Zombie Apocalypse Escape Room at Extreme Escape
San Antonio: Twisted Trails Zip Rails, Ropes & Climbing Wall
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio
Top hotels in Fort Sam Houston
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
The indoor pool was great! Breakfast had a lot of options and was very good. The king suite was a little disappointing - there is no door on the room and then a window that looks into the living room. Not an ideal setup for our toddler. Overall, enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Riverwalk Plaza
From the moment we arrived at the check-in desk, our experience at the hotel was disappointing. From not allowing us to pay with my sisters credit card because her name wasn’t on the reservation, to taking a $200 deposit that they said could take 7-10 days to refund, to falsely picturing a brew-style ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Menger Hotel
Great, historic hotel! Very cool bar onsite with cool history. Alamo is right next door and the riverwalk is very much within walking distance. La Mengerita has great breakfast tacos/coffee. Will always choose The Menger when in San Anton.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hotel Contessa
Great Stay as per usual! Love this Hotel!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at Wild Oak Ranch, San Antonio
Todo está excelente regreso por más días hay todo los utensilios en la cocina súper limpio
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk
We got there and paid and AFTER we paid we were told about the paid parking requirement which was extremely complicated for no reason. And anyone can park there even if they’re not a guest so we had to walk across 2 parking lots just to get in/out. But it’s $36+ tax each night that it showed nowhere ...
Reviewed on 3 May 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 San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium and San Antonio Museum of Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
