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The 25 most beautiful places in San Antonio

By San Antonio Current Staff on Fri, Jan 21, 2022 at 1:57 pm

You know it, and we know it — San Antonio is a beautiful city. Whether you're interested in historic landmarks, swanky eateries or the beauty to be found in the natural world, there's plenty of ways to enjoy yourself while soaking in gorgeous surroundings. To that end, we've rounded up the 25 most breathtaking spots in the Alamo City.

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Brackenridge Park
3700 N St Mary's St, (210) 207-7275, brackenridgepark.org
Brackenridge Park seriously has it all. There’s so much to do in the area – from sports and the zoo to just exploring the gorgeous grounds. Do yourself a favor and do just that – explore the park. You’re bound to discover serene spots that will have you feeling peaceful and much appreciate for such a place.
Photo via Instagram / chesneyinsatexas

The San Antonio Missions
Multiple locations, (210) 932-1001, nps.gov/saan
Sorry, but we can't just pick one! In addition to the Alamo, San Antonio has four other gorgeous historic missions: Mission Concepción, Mission San José, Mission San Juan Capistrano and Mission Espada. You can choose to visit one or more of the Spanish colonial missions directly, or try to see them all in one go by hiking or biking the 8-mile Mission Reach trail.
Photo via Instagram / txtacomabri

Hotel Emma
136 E Grayson St, thehotelemma.com
Running out of the former Pearl Brewhouse, the 1894 building is now one of SA’s most beautiful hotels. The landmark was designed by Chicago architect August Maritzen in the Second Empire style, and modern-day designers did a solid job of keeping the character of the structure intact as it transformed into a hotel. Everything is gorgeous here, so you’ll be enamored the entire time.
Photo via Instagram / thehotelemma

Comanche Lookout Park
15551 Nacogdoches Rd, (210) 207-7275, sanantonio.gov
Though it encompasses 96 acres, Comanche Lookout Park is best known for having one of the highest elevation points in the city. In addition to beautiful views of SA, in early 2021, the park debuted new public artwork at the peak that honors the city's indigenous heritage.
Photo courtesy of City of San Antonio

Central Library
600 Soledad St, (210) 207-2500, mysapl.org
The bulk of the Central Library makes it stand out, whether viewed from up close or passing by on the freeway, but it is the color – dubbed “enchilada red” by locals – that really grabs the attention. Selected in a design competition held in 1991, the building’s Mexican modernist architecture by Ricardo Legorreta includes a breathtaking multi-story atrium containing the artistic heart of the structure, a blown-glass sculpture created by renowned artist Dale Chihuly.
Photo by Siggi Ragnar