Top San Antonio Outdoor Activities

Visit the San Antonio Zoo to see more than 3,000 animals from around the globe. Check out the largest collection of birds in the world; large animals including tigers, hippos, zebras, and elephants; a number of different monkeys; and daily talks by the experts. Ride a train around the beautifully landscaped grounds, or let the kids take a spin on the carousel, which features colorful native Texas animals.

Eighty feet below the surface in Texas Hill Country lies the Cave Without a Name, an extraordinary underground world of stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, flowstones, cave drapery, and other terrestrial formations formed over thousands of years. Come early, pack a picnic, and enjoy on-site amenities such as a hiking trail, gift shop, and a gemstone/fossil sluice.

Get stunning views of San Antonio from the air on a 10-minute helicopter tour of the city. Trace the course of the San Antonio River to downtown, and swoop past the Alamodome and the Tower of the Americas. Hear about each of the sites you pass with narration in personal headsets, and capture images of the historic Alamo battle site from above. Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the historic La Villita neighborhood before touching back down at Stinson Airport.

Experience four of San Antonio's most popular attractions with the ease of the San Antonio Super Pass. Simply use your pass to take the Rio Boat Cruise along the San Antonio River Walk, ride through downtown on the hop-on hop-off bus tour, enter into the Buckhorn Saloon & Texas Ranger Museum, and go to the observation deck and 4D theater ride, located in the Tower of the Americas.

Set your own pace as you go sightseeing with the San Antonio Explorer Pass by Go City, valid for 60 days after your first use. Select two, three, four, or five top attractions, tours, or activities and get incredible savings of up to 45 percent compared to buying individual tickets. Enjoy the freedom to choose and visit popular sites such as the Texas Ranger Museum, San Antonio River Cruise, or Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two years from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 60 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.

Extreme Escape strives to take the normal escape room experience to the next level! From the moment you walk in the door, our mission is to provide the best experience for each of our guests. Our designers have worked to ensure each minute of your experience is filled with adventure and fun!

Travel around by Electric bike and get closer to top attractions and sites than if you were on a bus tour. Reserve this convenient San Antonio E-bike tour to guarantee your spot! You won't be able to avoid having fun, uncovering hidden gems and local secrets, making memories, and learning along the way! You'll be part of the rich culture of this dynamic city!

Be transported to an underwater world as you explore SEA LIFE San Antonio. Walk through the underwater ocean tunnel and come face-to-face with sharks, rays, sea turtles, and several fish species. Enjoy an immersive experience at the touch pool where you can see starfish, sea anemones, hermit crabs, and more. There are over 20 exhibits for children and adults to enjoy.

Experience the thrill of skydiving without the stress or price tag that comes with jumping out of a plane at iFLY San Antonio. After one–on–one training, enter a vertical wind tunnel with your instructor and experience speeds up to 175 mph (282 kph). A range range of time slots is available throughout the day to fit your schedules.

Choose a fun and eco-friendly mode of transport to explore San Antonio's top attractions including the Japanese Tea Garden, Sunken Garden Theatre, San Antonio Zoo, Witte Museum and the Pearl.

Take a break from sightseeing in San Antonio and enjoy an evening at an escape room with your friends, family, or coworkers. Your task is to complete the Lost Tomb challenge, solving riddles and puzzles over the course of the game. This is a multi-dimensional experience complete with life-sized props, dramatic lighting, and even 'smells' to help in your escape.

Uncover the secrets of the great magician Harry Houdini and help capture him during this escape room experience in San Antonio. Houdini has been accused of sabotaging a rival's act, causing him to die, and you must solve riddles and puzzles with your group to escape the room and alert the authorities. You must predict his next move and perform magic in order to escape in the dedicated hour.

Discover San Antonio in a fun new way on this 3-hour scavenger hunt. Jump into the middle of an exciting adventure, from the famous Alamo to the San Antonio River Walk, the San Fernando Cathedral and the many monuments, artwork and other real-life locations around town. Discover both well-known and overlooked sites, solving clues and completing challenges via smartphone while learning the local history of this popular city in south-central Texas. Teams of 2- to 5-people are welcome.

I provide a very personalized experience with my clients. Not only are my trips extremely informative, but they are tailored to what you want to do.

Grab your friends and participate in an exciting zombie apocalypse escape room at Extreme Escape in San Antonio. Your goal is to find the secret antidote that could stop the infection and save what's left of the human race. Head to the bunker where the doctor was last seen and secure the location before the zombies find you.

Extreme Escape has decades of experience creating high-quality attractions with theme-park style experiences. We’ve incorporated multi-dimensional elements like life-sized props, theatrical lighting and even smells to make your “escape” as amazingly realistic as possible.

Extreme Escape strives to take the normal escape room experience to the next level! From the moment you walk in the door, our mission is to provide the best experience for each of our guests. Our designers have worked to ensure each minute of your experience is filled with adventure and fun!

The cultural significance of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park reaches around the world. It is an extraordinary national and international treasure. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is an example of the interweaving of Spanish and indigenous cultures that are a vital part of America’s heritage. The Mission Reach trail system is approximately 15 miles of bike-friendly path, completely separated from traffic. Immerse yourself in culture and history while cruising along the San Antonio River. With our mapped route, you will get turn by turn directions on this self-guided tour.

Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of San Antonio with a 15-minute scenic helicopter flight above downtown and Quarry Market. Follow the course of the San Antonio river and hear about the sites you pass with narration on a personal headset. See the San Antonio Zoo from the air, then spot the iconic cement stacks at Quarry Market. Bank above downtown and fly past the Botanical Gardens and the Tower of the Americas before touching back down at the airport.

Extreme Escape has decades of experience creating high-quality attractions with theme-park style experiences. We’ve incorporated multi-dimensional elements like life-sized props, theatrical lighting and even smells to make your “escape” as amazingly realistic as possible.

Extreme Escape has decades of experience creating high-quality attractions with theme-park style experiences. We’ve incorporated multi-dimensional elements like life-sized props, theatrical lighting and even smells to make your “escape” as amazingly realistic as possible. AND Extreme Escape San Antonio is the FIRST to offer four different themed escape experiences – each with its own unique challenge. Rather than having a mystery room escape where you have no idea what to expect, Extreme Escape gives you options to choose from!

The Mural Ride will take you on a guided bicycle street art tour. The ride has over 20 mural stops where the guides will explain the history behind the mural art. There are many artist through-out San Antonio that make their living by making this town as colorful as it can be and our guides will tell you all about them. The guides are local cyclist who have a passion for their city, the arts, graffiti, street art, murals, food and of course, cycling.

One of the more fun ways to discover a city is with a competitive scavenger hunt. Discover San Antonio by driving to several locations (a carless version is available) and solving clues, completing challenges, and stopping at various checkpoints for points. The game helps you to learn about San Antonio, interact with locals, and uncover hidden gems.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.