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Things to do in San Antonio, Texas (TX): The Best Gardens
Step to the beat of wafting flamenco music as you wander the downtown River Walk before sampling as much chili (San Antonio’s signature dish) as your taste buds will allow. A visit to the Alamo is an absolute must, as is taking in a show at the ornate Majestic Theatre. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is dotted with 18th-century buildings and features, making for an enriching excursion.
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1. Landa Library Gardens
2. Japanese Tea Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,781 reviews
Originally a rock quarry, part of the tea garden came from a donation by George W. Brackenridge and another section from Emma Koehler. In 1915 Ray Lambert, city parks commissioner, thought it would make a nice location for a lily pond. Ultimately, it grew to become a tea garden. The latest renovations began in 2007 and cost about $1.6 million, compared with the $7,000 Lambert originally spent to open the park. It is a Registered Texas Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places.
Reviewed By volcanogirl - Texas, United States
This was one of our favorite things that we did on our trip to San Antonio. The gardens are absolutely stunning. More elaborate than most Japanese gardens we've seen before. You enter from above and what was once an old rock quarry is now a beautiful oasis full of lakes, bridges, colorful flowers, loads of steps, a pretty waterfall, and some gorgeous architecture. There's also a little restaurant, but that was closed when were there along with the restrooms. We spent about an hour exploring. It's a beautiful place for taking photos. Surprisingly, it was free, so that was an added bonus. We've been going to San Antonio for years, but this is the first time we've ever visited the gardens. If you love getting outdoors and exploring nature, don't miss this beautiful spot.
3. San Antonio Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,107 reviews
A wide range of plants from Texas and around the world spread out over 33 acres.
Reviewed By sydneyshellhoward - Houston, United States
San Antonio Botanical Garden is a lovely place to visit. There is a huge variety of plants and if you’re lucky, you’ll see a few animals too. The grounds are well kept and if I lived in San Antonio, I would visit frequently. It’s a great place to spend a few hours surrounded by nature.
4. Antique Rose Emporium
5. Beethoven Home and Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
The Beethoven Maennerchor's purpose is to preserve German song, music, and language. It is the one of the oldest German singing societies in Texas.
6. Yanaguana Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Yanaguana Garden opened in 2015 and has become the second most frequented park per acre in Texas. It's 4.1 acres offer an active play environment designed for all ages and ability levels, a splash pad, games plaza, public art, historic homes reincarnated into culinary offerings, and over 500 free events per year.
Reviewed By Qness47 - San Antonio, United States
This is honestly a great place for kids. I came here with 4 adults and 7 kids- ages ranging from 1 to 10. They all had a great time. For the 1 year old there were swings and for the others there was a variety of activities from trampolines to swings to jungle ropes. For adults there or older kids they had life size checkers, corn home, chess on tables and even foosball. Plenty of seating throughout the park. We brought lunch and were able to sit and watch the kids play. They also had water bottle filling station which I thought was nice. Parking cost about $8 for 2:30 hours. Overall, it was a great park and we will definitely be going back.
