1. Re: Can we REALLY get around San Antonio without a car?
14 years ago
Yes you can plan a week long vacation in SA without a car, if you don't mind depending on public transportation & it depends on what you plan to do in SA. I will give you a couple of things & if this doesn't help you can let the forum know you need more info. or maybe someone else will give you the info you need.
Bus System schedule & routes
//www.viainfo.net/BusServices/Schedules.aspx
Trolley routes
//www.viainfo.net/BusServices/Streetcar.aspx
Also they have tours by Bus & Trolley, maybe this will also help you out
//www.SanAntonioTours.net
//www.viator.com/search/San%20Antonio
Also you can go to this website & sign up & they will send you a book that is a SA travel & leisure guide with coupons & discounts to attractions & info on SA attractions & a map of the downtown area. My cousin sent off for one & just loved it & thank me many times for the info, it is free so nothing to lose for sending off for it, you just need to go to this website
//www.VisitSanAntonio.com
I hope this helps you out a little, & it is what you are looking for.
I hope you have a fantastic time in SA while you are here & please do write a TR & let us know how it went & what were you likes & dislikes & especially how it went being car-less.
San Antonio for a few days. Do we need a car?
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San Antonio for a few days. Do we need a car?
Hubby and I are headed to San Antonio next week. We will be there from Saturday to Wednesday and staying at the Grand Hyatt. I'm there for a conference on Mon and Tues. the other days are free. I'm wondering how easy it is to get around the city on the trolley system? Is there enough to keep us busy in the city or might we need a car? I don't have a clue as to what we want to see other than the basics...River walk...Alamo....I also read something about Brackenridge park that sounded interesting. Anything else? Thanks!
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For sites downtown and the Riverwalk, walking and the trolley are fine. Brackenridge Park is worth a visit (the Zoo is there) and can be reached by bus. I don't know the schedule, but you could google their metro system and get some ideas.
There are 4 other missions besides the Alamo (which most people forget and are well worth a visit) and can be reached via a 6 mi Hike and Bike Trail. But in July I wouldn't hike/bike that. I presume there are organized tours available and the SA Tourist Bureau likely has info on that.
With the time you've got, I'd rent a car at least for 2-3 days. SA is easy to get around. You could do the Mission Tours on your own. There's also Natural Bridge Caverns - about 10 north of SA just west of I 35. Very interesting and welcome relief from summer heat. You could also venture up Hwy 281 or I 10 to the Hill Country.
Just a few thoughts.
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San Antonio is HUGE. And lots to do
far beyond the River Walk. I can't imagine not having a car.
Don't forget to go shopping at Central Market if you are not from Texas and have one available.
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We always get a car; things are pretty spread out. We like to go to Boudro's on the River Walk for dinner. They have a yummy tableside guacamole and good prickly pear margaritas. There are barge tours that you can take on the river that are pretty fun. We did a Segway tour that was great, and it took us through the beautiful King William historic district. Guenther House was a cute litte place for brunch. We like Natural Bridge Caverns too, and there's also one of those animal parks you can drive through. Sea World is also pretty popular. If you want to visit a cute little town and go shopping, Gruene is charming, and the Grist Mill is a fun place to eat right on the river.
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Thanks everyone for your replies. Looks like we are getting a car. I didn't realize there was so much outside of downtown.
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I realize the OP has already taken the trip but I thought I would add to this thread that we just did 3 days, 2 nights in San Antonio without a vehicle. We walked and used the trolleys. We ate breakfast at Guenthers and walked the King William historic district (blue line), shopped at El Mercado (yellow or purple line), and everything else was close enough to the Riverwalk to walk to (Alamo, other restaurants).
We did not stay busy the whole time, however. Afternoons were rather hot so we returned to the hotel for a siesta.
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