Student Travel Attractions in San Antonio, Texas
Take your students to the state whose name literally means “friendship” and watch as they bond over incredible adventures and form lifelong memories. American Tours & Travel has been taking students to San Antonio, TX for over 35 years, and we have the inside scoop on the city’s best keep secrets!
Check out a few of our favorite attractions in the San Antonio below.
The Alamo
The memories of James Bowie, David Crockett, and William B. Travis are as powerful today as when the Texan Army under Sam Houston shouted “Remember the Alamo!” as it routed Santa Anna at the battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836. The Alamo has been managed by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas since 1905. Located on Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, Texas, the Alamo represents nearly 300 years of history.
The Spaghetti Warehouse
In 1972, the first Spaghetti Warehouse opened in the old warehouse district of downtown Dallas. Victor Petta Jr. created hearty, made from scratch favorites by combining recipes handed down through generations of the Petta family with American abundance.
Buckhorn Museum
The Buckhorn Museum features wildlife from all over the world; including fish, birds, and animal oddities. Our exhibit halls are comprised of over 520 species of wildlife, many of which are record holders.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
America’s largest and most interactive Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum, with 3 stories of oddities from all over the world.
Louis Tussaud’s WaxWorks
At Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks, you can experience the world of movie stars, historical figures, fantasy and fear. See over 200 life-like figures in amazing detail from the famous to the infamous!
San Antonio Riverwalk Cruise
Join us on a tour with entertaining narratives of the rich history of the San Antonio River and helpful information to assist you and your student group during your visit to the River Walk.
SeaWorld San Antonio
Meal time is the best time to meet some playful Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions, who you can feed by hand at designated times throughout the day. Up-close tours like our Behind the Scenes and Ultimate Seafari Tour are also big hits.
- Performance opportunity available.
El Mercado (Market Square)
El Mercado is the largest Mexican marketplace outside of Mexico. The delightful experience of bargain-hunting and unique shopping awaits you. Just across the way, the Farmers Market Plaza combine the cultural, artistic and ethnic influences of the Southwest and south of the border.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Six Flags Fiesta Texas offers thrilling rides and exceptional live shows. The park features over 50 rides and attractions, including Goliath, its 8th roller coaster.
