20 Things To Do In San Antonio At Night

After a day of exploring Spanish missions, diving into the city’s rich colonial past and visiting the setting of the infamous Battle of the Alamo, there’s lots to enjoy in San Antonio at night. The city comes to life as soon as the sun sets over the horizon, with the popular San Antonio River Walk in the city’s downtown area pulsing with bars and restaurants.

Home to two of the largest theme parks in the United States, the largest Mexican market outside Mexico and one of the 21st century’s most successful sports franchises, it’s as exciting to explore San Antonio at night as it is during the day. Here’s what you should not miss. 

San Antonio At Night

20 Things To Do in San Antonio At Night

1- Go On A Cruise

One of San Antonio’s most visited attractions is the San Antonio River Walk, a 15-mile-long (24 km) urban waterway that connects some of the city’s most colourful neighbourhoods.

The best way of experiencing it is aboard a river cruise, especially after sunset, as the many restaurants, shops and attractions lining the river walk create a romantic ambience.

Several companies operate River Walk Cruises with many combining a river cruise with excursions to other San Antonio landmarks.

Recommended cruise: San Antonio River Walk Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Tour 

2- Be Thrilled At Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Few attractions in Texas are as large or as popular as San Antonio’s Six Flags Fiesta Texas amusement park, an 89-acre (36 ha) themed wonderland that’s home to some 39 unique rides to satiate your adrenaline craving.

The park first opened in 1992.

You can get your thrills here until late at night, making it an excellent nighttime attraction to visit in San Antonio if you’re seeking pure excitement and adventure.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas is at 17000 IH-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78257. Skip the line and get your tickets online before you go.

3- Stop By The Texas Rodeo Company’s Saturday Night Rodeo

An authentic Texan rodeo experience, the Saturday Night Rodeo is among the hottest events in town, hosted by the Tejas Rodeo Company every first Saturday between March and November.

Bull riding, team roping and barrel racing events coupled with live country music and dining makes it a fun event to enjoy Texan cowboy culture. 

The Saturday Night Rodeo lasts until late at night and is among the most popular monthly events held in downtown San Antonio.

Tickets sell out fast, so skip the line and book your tickets now. 

4- Join A Street Art Tour

Street art is free-to-enjoy, accessible to all and a great way of conducting some urban exploration, making it some of the best art mediums to experience when visiting a new city for the first time.

San Antonio has a fair share of thought-provoking street murals and public art displays, which visitors can explore and experience on foot throughout the sprawling city’s colourful neighbourhoods.

From the colorful murals adorning the walls of historic buildings in the artsy Southtown neighborhood to the innovative graffiti art along the River Walk, the city’s streets are an urban canvas reflecting the spirit and creativity of its residents.

Embracing a range of styles, themes and social commentary, the street art in San Antonio captures the soul of the city’s cultural heritage, from its Mexican-American roots to contemporary issues.

Street artists from different backgrounds share their narratives, transforming ordinary spaces into compelling expressions of creativity art that enliven the city’s streetscape and foster a sense of community and pride.

Recommended tour: San Antonio: Murals, Street Art and Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour 

5- Join A Haunted History Tour

San Antonio is a city steeped in historically and culturally-important landmarks and is, as a result, a hotbed for paranormal activity.

Some of San Antonio’s spookiest destinations include the Alamo, the San Fernando Cathedral and the Mission San José, which most San Antonio ghost tours stop by.

While there are dozens of ghost tours to choose from when desiring to experience the supernatural side of San Antonio, there are a couple which stand out, such as the “San Antonio Haunted History Ghost Tour” and the “San Antonio Ghost Walk”.

Recommended tours:

• The Haunted Ghost Bus Tour in San Antonio
• River City Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour 
• Ghosts and Dark History Guided Walking Tour
• Guided Haunted Pub Crawl

6- Meet The Denizens Of The Ocean

The go-to destination for aquatic fun in San Antonio, SeaWorld San Antonio is a 250-acre (101 ha) marine amusement park that first opened its doors to the Lone Star State public back in 1988.

One of the largest marine parks in the world, SeaWorld San Antonio attracts millions of visitors every year and is a great place to stop by if you’re interested in learning more about marine animals such as dolphins, whales and sea lions.

Operating from 10.30 am to 9 pm every day, SeaWorld San Antonio is among the most unique nighttime venues you can explore in the city and is always a fun family-friendly destination to visit if you’re travelling with kids.

SeaWorld San Antonio is at 10500 SeaWorld Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251. There’s also Sea Life Aquarium. Skip the line and book your tickets here. 

7- See The Hopscotch Immersive Art Experience

The one-of-a-kind Hopscotch Immersive Art Experience treats visitors to some 20,000 square feet (1,858 m2) of total exhibition space featuring a variety of interactive and experimental exhibits from artists across the world.

Opened in 2018, the Hopscotch Immersive Art Experience is among the most recent additions to San Antonio’s laundry list of attractions and is home to some 15 unique exhibits and displays for art lovers to savour.
Operating until 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, the gallery is as fun to visit late at night as it is during the afternoon, so be sure not to miss out on one of the most fascinating cultural venues in the Lone Star State.

The Hopscotch Immersive Art Experience is at 711 Navarro St Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78205. Skip the line and reserve your tickets here. 

8- Tour The Magnificent Witte Museum

Consistently ranking among the best museums in San Antonio, the fascinating Witte Museum specialises in natural, cultural and scientific exhibits covering an ever-expanding list of topics and interests.

The museum is within San Antonio’s busy Brackenridge Park and was first opened to the public in 1926, making it San Antonio’s oldest public museum.

The Witte Museum’s doors remain open until 7 pm on Tuesday evenings, so be sure to plan a nighttime museum excursion to this state-of-the-art San Antonio venue for some after-dark exploration.

The Witte Museum is at 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209. Reserve your tickets online here and skip the line. 

9- Admire The View From The Tower of the Americas

Soaring 750 feet (229 m) above downtown San Antonio’s busy streets, the Tower of the Americas is among the most iconic landmarks of the city, observable from virtually anywhere in San Antonio.

The tower was designed by local architect O’Neil Ford for the 1968 World’s Fair and features a top-notch restaurant and observation deck which visitors can stop by throughout the day.

One of the best times to travel to the top of the Tower of the Americas is during sunset or shortly after, as the tower treats visitors to the best seats in the house for witnessing the glittering San Antonio skyline after dark.

The Tower of the Americas is at 739 E César E. Chávez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78205.

Recommended tour: San Antonio: Tower of Americas, River Walk Cruise and Bus Tour

10- Visit The Pearl Brewery

Brewing locally produced San Antonio beer since 1883, the Pearl Brewery in downtown San Antonio is an all-encompassing entertainment, cultural, historic, shopping and dining space that’s as synonymous with San Antonio as the Alamo.

The brewery was once upon a time the largest in the United States and has since transformed its storied brewhouse into a multi-purpose tourist attraction that’s open from 9 am to 10 pm every Friday and Saturday.

The Pearl Brewery is at 303 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215.

Recommended tour: San Antonio: Pearl District Food and History Walking Tour

11- Shop For Mexican Delicacies At The Historic Market Square

Set in a plaza that was donated to San Antonio’s original European settlers by the King of Spain back in 1730, the Historic Market Square has been delighting Texans for centuries with its diverse dining and shopping options.

The market attracts over 100 vendors on any given day and is the largest Mexican market in the entire United States, making it a prime destination for picking up some authentic Mexican chalupas or enchiladas.

Open from 10 am to 6 pm every day, the market is among the best attractions to visit in San Antonio during the early evening and a great place to kick off your nighttime escapades in the city.

The Historic Market Square is at 514 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78207.

12- Go Indoor Skydiving At iFLY San Antonio

Want to experience the thrill of skydiving without conquering your fear of heights?

Then check out the Go Indoor Skydiving at iFLY San Antonio to experience the same adrenaline rush without ever leaving the safety of solid ground.

iFly San Antonio is north of downtown San Antonio and is open until 7 pm from Wednesday through Friday every week.

While indoor skydiving is certainly nothing revolutionary, it’s always an exciting activity to partake in that’s perfectly suited to satiate those nighttime adrenaline cravings.

iFLY San Antonio is at 15915 I-10, San Antonio, TX 78249.

13- Take An Evening Stroll Through Brackenridge Park

The centrepiece of San Antonio’s public park system, Brackenridge Park is a beautifully maintained, 344-acre (139 ha) outdoor oasis in downtown San Antonio that’s home to some of the city’s most-visited tourist attractions.

Brackenridge Park was added to the National Register of Historic Places back in 2011 and boasts a plethora of places to visit such as the San Antonio Zoo and the Japanese Tea Gardens.

Open to the public until 11 pm and constantly patrolled by local police, Brackenridge is among the safest and most scenic nighttime venues to visit in downtown San Antonio, perfect for a relaxing evening stroll.

Brackenridge Park is at 3700 N St Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX 78209.

14- Join A Bar Hopping Tour

San Antonio has an exciting nightlife scene.

Many of the city’s most popular bars and dives can be found along or near the San Antonio River Walk, making it easy to hop along from one bar to another without needing to hitch a ride to get there.

Various guided bar hopping tours can be joined throughout San Antonio, with one of the top-rated tours being the “Private Drunk History Tour”.

Recommended tours:

• Private Drunk History Tour: Lunch, Libations & History
• Gunsmoke in Alamo City Cocktail Tour

15- Party At Howl At The Moon San Antonio

Howl at the Moon San Antonio is a popular live music bar situated in downtown San Antonio that’s regularly among the hottest nightlife destinations in town over weekends.

The venue is part of the Howl at the Moon chain of bar franchises which opened its first location in Cincinnati back in 1990.

Howl at the Moon San Antonio is open until 2 am every day of the week and hosts everything from nightly themed events to private functions and parties, making it a go-to venue in San Antonio for some excellent nighttime entertainment.

Howl at the Moon San Antonio is at 111 W. Crockett Street St. #201, San Antonio, TX 78205.

16- Guffaw With Laughter At The Comedy Club

The premier venue in San Antonio for some nighttime comedic relief, the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club in downtown San Antonio has been attracting world-class comedians since the day it first opened its doors to the public.

Often ranked as San Antonio’s number 1 destination for improv, the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club hosts events throughout the week and features a jam-packed calendar to ensure recurring guests are entertained time and time again.

Open from 3 pm until 12 am every Friday and Saturday, the club is among the most hilarious destinations to visit in San Antonio, so be sure to book in advance to ensure you don’t get left out during big events.

The Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club is at 618 Northwest Loop 410 #312, San Antonio, TX 78216.

17- Solve A Puzzle At A Themed Escape Room

Themed Escape Rooms are a hit in virtually every city around the world and in San Antonio it’s certainly no different.

Each escape room offers visitors a unique puzzle to solve and is inspired by a wide range of exciting themes to keep things fresh and unique.

Be sure to swing by Extreme Escape San Antonio to experience the rush of solving themed escapes such as “The Undead: Zombie Apocalypse” and “Lost Tomb: Hidden Temple”.

Recommended escape room: San Antonio: The Escape Game & Choice of 5 Different Rooms

18- Explore San Antonio Museum of Art

Situated along the San Antonio River Walk, the state-of-the-art San Antonio Museum of Art is a mainstay on the city’s cultural scene that’s home to an all-encompassing art exhibit unmatched elsewhere in the region.

The museum’s expansive collection covers more than 5,000 years of history and includes works from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, as well as a comprehensive collection of more contemporary works.

Open until 7 pm (Tuesdays and Fridays), SAMA is a fun and eye-opening venue to explore in San Antonio. 

San Antonio Museum of Art is at 200 W Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215.

19- Visit The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum

One of downtown San Antonio’s biggest and most popular tourist attractions is the Buckhorn Saloon & Museum, a museum and community hangout rolled into one venue that’s entertained Texans since 1881.

The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum is a privately-owned institution with an authentic frontier Texan spirit that you can experience across a range of Wild West exhibits and a tasty menu.

Open until 7 pm from Saturday through Monday, the saloon has an on-site gift store and is among the most unique places to visit in San Antonio at night

The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum is at 318 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205.

20- Catch A Live NBA Game

Playing host to the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, the city’s beloved professional basketball franchise, San Antonio is among the finest sports cities in Texas and a great place to watch a live NBA game.

The Spurs face off against stiff competition inside the AT&T Center in downtown San Antonio, an arena which has seen the Spurs become one of the most dominant professional basketball franchises of the 21st century.

Always rocking with thousands of passionate Spurs fans, seeing San Antonio’s successful NBA team play in their home arena is a must whenever you find yourself in the city between October and April when the NBA regular season is in full swing.

The AT&T Center is at 1 AT&T Center Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78219. 

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