§ The Alamo (Right next to the Menger hotel), pre-reservation is required for some tours.
§ The San Antonio River Walk (2-3 min walking distance, a lot of restaurants)
§ Natural Bridge Caverns, Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch (~40 min driving)
§ San Antonio Missions, National Historical Park, Texas, (15-20 min driving)
Mission San José is the largest and best-known of the four missions.
Public transportation from the Menger Hotel to Mission San José
Walk about 18 minutes from the Menger Hotel to the St. Mary’s stop (between Market St. and Villita St.).
Board VIA Bus Route 42 toward Mission Del Lago.
Ride approximately 25 minutes to the stop at Roosevelt Ave. & Pyron/Mission Rd.
Walk about 10 minutes east to the entrance of Mission San José.
§ Sea World San Antonio (~25 min driving)
§ Six Flags Fiesta Texas (~25 min driving)
§ State Parks Near San Antonio: Early summer is a beautiful time to explore the Texas Hill Country. Several nearby state parks showcase its rugged canyons, clear rivers, and wildflowers. On weekends and holidays, many parks require advance reservations—visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/reservations/ to secure an entry pass.
Government Canyon State Natural Area (≈ 45‑minute drive) – Hike wooded trails to canyon overlooks and dinosaur tracks.
Guadalupe River State Park (≈ 45 minutes) – Enjoy shaded riverside trails.
Garner State Park (≈ 2 hours) – A Hill Country classic with limestone bluffs and Frio River tubing.
Pedernales Falls State Park (≈ 2 hours) – Broad limestone slabs where the Pedernales River cascades through hidden pools.