By Katey Ruth
Introduction
There are many fun free things to do in San Antonio, Texas. Between the Spanish...
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The Blue Star Arts Complex is San Antonio's longest-running art space focused on contemporary art...
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You can't go wrong with San Antonio's largest park. Brackenridge Park covers 343 acres slightly...
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Are you a nature lover? You'll enjoy walking through this 100-acre park focused on conserving...
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You can see deer, peacocks, and study history at this unique location. The Fort Sam...
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Come alive at the Historic Market Square in San Antonio! Originally a gift to the...
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The Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio is located within the Jewish Community Center in...
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Experience a lush garden oasis in the middle of the city at the Japanese Tea...
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First settled by German immigrants, King William Historic District now consists of dozens of blocks...
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Imagine an art museum that covers 25-acres and features paintings, sculptures, and more. That's what...
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Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the 7.5 miles of trails that connect to the 20 miles...
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Only a block away from the Alamo, add the San Antonio Fire Museum to your...
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Experience the early beginnings of San Antonio at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park when...
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Immerse yourself in cultures from around the world at the San Antonio Museum of Art...
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A highlight of San Antonio is the San Antonio River Walk, also known as the...
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In the late 1800s, locals famously used this site to enjoy the healing powers of...
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Encounter this unique artist-run nonprofit in San Antonio called the San Antonio Street Art Initiative...
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Did you know that one of the oldest cathedrals in the United States is in...
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Previously a concrete stormwater runoff in San Antonio, the city began a three-phased redesign to...
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Spanish missionaries founded the Alamo mission and fortress in the 18th century, now famously known...
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Learn more about the stories of Texans from early history to present times at the...
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A pleasant museum in the King Williams District, the San Antonio Art League, is the...
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The Pearl is a hub of the city located in the center of San Antonio...
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Hemisfair Park is located in Downtown Saint Antonio. Initially built for the 1968 HemisFair, locals...
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When looking for free places in San Antonio, look no further than Texas's second most...
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Artpace is a nonprofit art gallery that welcomes three Artists-in-Residence to create original works of...
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This is the best place to visit if you are a nature enthusiast, as Headwaters...
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Located outside San Fernando Cathedral, the Main Plaza of San Antonio is the only surviving...
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The largest park by far on this list, McAllister Park, is an 865-acre park complete...
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Spend your evening at Travis Park in Downtown San Antonio watching a movie on a...
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Once you're seated in front of San Fernando Cathedral, you will find yourself immersed in...
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Focused entirely on contemporary art, Ruby City provides a space for San Antonio's creative community...
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This unique museum in San Antonio focuses on art and Mexican culture and historical artifacts...
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This park has been a fundamental part of San Antonio's history for centuries. Originally used...
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Jump in the cool water at the second oldest park in the United States. Initially...
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The Bexar County Courthouse was designed in a Romanesque Revival style by a famous architect...
Conclusion
If you're headed to San Antonio and are looking for free activities, hopefully this list...
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