Make Plans for These Lesser Known Gems of San Antonio!

Big amusement parks and Alamo tours come to mind when a San Antonio trip is mentioned. These are both great ways to spend your time in the area, but if you’re looking for something unique, here are some attractions you should check out. From shopping sprees to ghost tours, San Antonio offers things you wouldn’t believe. There will be plenty to tell friends and family about your vacation when you experience these activities. Make sure you get reservations at one of our lodging options, and then purchase your tickets to these refreshingly different things to do.

In a city with a history as rich as San Antonio’s, it’s not surprising to learn that some of the area’s history has a dark side. With the Ghosts & Legends Tour you will set off on foot for a 90-minute stroll through the downtown area. Your tour guide will share with you some of the city’s darkest stories, including those where love, lust, greed, and even natural circumstances have resulted in death. You will stroll to areas where spirits are known throughout the city to be uneasy, including sites where La Llorena is known to wail along the San Antonio River and the site where the famous pirate Jean Lafitte met his demise.

Return to the days of the Old West with a visit to Enchanted Springs Ranch. This unique attraction paints a vivid picture of America’s pioneering days through a believable set, re-enactments, and more. Throughout the 86 acre ranch, you’ll find 30 authentic Western-style buildings, Texas Longhorns, horses, buffalo and deer, and a general ambiance of the West. During your visit to San Antonio, make it an authentic western time with the help of Enchanted Springs Ranch.

Treat yourself to a day of shopping at one of San Antonio’s most luxurious shopping centers, the Shops at La Cantera Shopping Tour. This gorgeous shopping center boasts an open-air shopping experience with hundreds of square feet of upscale shops and restaurants. You can find discounted name-brand merchandise from top stores such as J. Crew, Jos. A Bank, Republic of Couture, and more. In addition to having access to already marked down merchandise, the tour provides you with other great discounts and savings to add to your exciting day of shopping. Don’t miss the Shops at La Cantera Shopping Tour for a memorable shopping adventure in San Antonio!