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McNay Art Museum

San Antonio, Texas

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McNay Art Museum

Texas' first modern art museum is ready to show you their amazing, thought-provoking exhibition. Their current collection entails art of the Medieval and Renaissance era, but also very recent works from 21st century. Several names that draw the spotlight are works from Tobin, and Jeanne and Irving Mathews.

Useful Information

  • Address: 6000 North New Braunfels Avenue - San Antonio, TX
  • Email: info@mcnayart.org
  • Phone: +1 210 824 5368
  • More Info: www.mcnayart.org
  • Address: Tue - Wed 10h - 14h, Thu 10h - 21h, Fri 10h - 16h, Sat 10h - 17h, Sun 12h - 17h
  • More Info: The local #8 and #14 buses can get you on location with ease.
  • More Info: www.facebook.com/McNayart

Do & See

From historic sites such as the Alamo and the missions to more fun-filled places such as the Six Flags Fiesta and the SeaWorld. This Texas city combines history and and entertainment for all ages, and if you're feeling brave there's even an escape room and a ghost tour.

The Alamo Copyright: Steven Frame/Shutterstock.com
The Alamo
Just a short distance from the River Walk, the Alamo is a MUST for everyone who comes to San Antonio. This 300-year-old Mission was the site of a pinnacle battle during the Texas Revolution in March of 1836. Located at the Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, the Alamo showcases exhibits on the Texas …
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Ruby City Copyright: sirtravelalot/Shutterstock.com
Ruby City
This contemporary art center founded by Linda Pace houses masterpieces created by both local and global artists, like Alejandro Diaz and Do Ho Suh. All their exhibitions are free for everyone to enjoy and span across the two floors of the building, and they also host different themed …
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Japanese Tea Garden Copyright: Rose West Photo/Shutterstock.com
Japanese Tea Garden
Stroll along stone trails through this magnificent tea garden with history and explore ponds, bridges, a pagoda, mini waterfalls and diverse vegetation. You might spot some koi and turtles in the ponds, as well as different butterfly species flapping from flower to …
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River Walk Copyright: Tim (Timothy) Pearce/Flickr.com
River Walk
Stroll along the colorful and lively San Antonio River Walk and sit down for a beer, coffee or a meal at one of the many restaurants along the river's edge. The River Walk connects the major tourist spots in the city, from the Alamo to the Rivercenter Mall, the Arneson River Theater, La Villita, …
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Copyright: Liveon001/WikimediaCommons
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
The Historical Park is comprised of four out of five San Antonio missions: Concepción, San José, San Juan and Espada. Travel from mission to mission on the eight-mile Missions Bike and Hike …
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La Villita Historic Arts Village Copyright: MARELBU/Wikimedia Commons
La Villita Historic Arts Village
The Historic Arts Village was founded in 1939 and hosts galleries and shops in one square block offering unique art by local and regional artists such as oil paintings, sculptures, water-colors, metal art, rock art, textiles, copper wares, pottery, jewelry, stained glass and regional folk …
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SeaWorld San Antonio Copyright: Irina No/Shutterstock.com
SeaWorld San Antonio
Be ready to get splashed as the aquatic shows given here are full of tricks performed by dolphins and the likes. Apart from live entertainment shows, you can also stroll around the park and enjoy various rides and exhibitions with sea lions, sharks, flamingos and many more. There are activities for all ages, from …
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas Copyright: Halfpoint/Shutterstock.com
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is an adventure for the entire family with award-winning shows, amazing rides and a water park. If you get hungry and tired from all the excitement, there are plenty of restaurants to enjoy a meal and …
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Tower of the Americas Copyright: Aaron Bender/Shutterstock.com
Tower of the Americas
The 750-foot-tall Tower of the Americas provides tourists the most spectacular view of the Alamo City. Enjoy the beautiful panorama from the Tower's revolving Chart House Restaurant, take in the scenery from the Observation Deck or experience the thrilling 4D Theater …
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San Antonio Zoo Copyright: ET1972/Shutterstock.com
San Antonio Zoo
More than 3,500 animals reside at the San Antonio Zoo, representing 750 species of animals on 35 acres. Get face to face with world's most extraordinary animals. Hippos, crocodiles, and African cichlids from the Lake Tanganyika and the Lake Malawi are visible through underwater viewing …
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Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling Tour Copyright: BUSINESS-CREATIONS/Shutterstock.com
Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling Tour
This brewstillery (both a brewery and distillery), one of its kind in Texas, offers a unique and enjoyable educational tour where you have a chance to learn how to make beer and bourbon. Tasting is of course included. There's a gift shop where you can buy their beers and …
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McNay Art Museum Copyright: Zereshk/Wikimedia Commons
McNay Art Museum
Texas' first modern art museum is ready to show you their amazing, thought-provoking exhibition. Their current collection entails art of the Medieval and Renaissance era, but also very recent works from 21st century. Several names that draw the spotlight are works from Tobin, and Jeanne and Irving …
Read more
Natural Bridge Caverns Copyright: John Le/Shutterstock.com
Natural Bridge Caverns
The Natural Bridge Caverns just outside of San Antonio allow you to see an amazing feat of nature. There is a variety of activities to do even outside the caves themselves. For the photography enthusiasts the Discovery or Hidden Passages Tour might be a good option. If you're up for a bit more legwork …
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City Sightseeing San Antonio Copyright: Syda Productions/Shutterstock.com
City Sightseeing San Antonio
Enjoy the city of San Antonion from an open-roof double decker. Lay your head back, feel the warm sun on your skin as you casually look around holding your camera tight to take the right picture at the right moment. The tours begin every 20 minutes indiscriminate of the day of the week. With …
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Traders Village Copyright: Rishiken/Shutterstock.com
Traders Village
The San Antonio Traders Village offers visitors a large selection of more than a 1000 different dealers in all kinds of goods. If you've already spent too much money on attractions around San Antonio and you're becoming a bit more careful with your budget, visit this market. It's a large open-air bargain hunter haven. …
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Morgan's Wonderland Ultra-Accessible Fun Park Copyright: Poznyakov/Shutterstock.com
Morgan's Wonderland Ultra-Accessible Fun Park
Branding itself as "the world's first Ultra-Accessible™ family fun park", Morgan's Wonderland is a non-profit theme park designed and constructed with visitors with disabilities in mind. Morgan's Inspiration Island is a recently opened water park within main park grounds, accommodating to guests of all ages (with or without disabilities), featuring special waterproof wheelchairs and …
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Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours Copyright: Nicole S Glass/Shutterstock.com
Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours
Did you feel that cold breeze? What about goosebumps? It might be because you're thinking of taking part in one of Sisters Grimm's ghost tours. Walking with just a candle in your hand, you will be walking through the oldest districts of San Antonio while the guides tell you about the history and the …
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SegCity Segway Tours Copyright: Labrador Photo Video/Shutterstock.com
SegCity Segway Tours
Some love them, some hate them, nevertheless, the segways have become a part of our society and they're actually pretty fun to ride around on. SegCity offers various different tours around San Antonio such as the Murals & Munchies Tour, where you'll discover San Antonio's street art while snacking on some churros, the Downtown …
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The Amazing Mirror Maze Copyright: Pavel L Photo and Video/Shutterstock.com
The Amazing Mirror Maze
One of the latest attractions in San Antonio is the Mirror Maze, which offers an amazing experience that people from all ages can enjoy. Every mirror section is different and you will be seeing everything from different perspectives. A "normal" size is not possible anymore when looking in all these different mirrors. Also, don't …
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The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum Copyright: Fer Gregory/Shutterstock.com
The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum
Step into a piece of history called The Buckhorn Saloon. Feel the Old West all around you as you sit at the bar surrounded by various animal decorations. After having a drink or a snack, visit one of the two museums on location. The Buckhorn museum houses many different animals, about 520 species of …
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SAS Factory Shoe Store Copyright: Robert Przybysz/Shutterstock.com
SAS Factory Shoe Store
A little piece of the old West located in San Antonio. It features several antiques and novelties that help establish the setting and makes you feel as if you really are in that western time period. SAS features handcrafted shoes made with genuine leather, and their skilled staff is always on standby to help …
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Great Room Escape San Antonio Copyright: Daniel Hollister/Flickr.com
Great Room Escape San Antonio
If you have ever done a trust fall with a friend you might know the feeling of having to trust someone completely. In the Great Room Escape you will find yourself trapped with 11 other people, but are you able to work together to escape? There are several scary scenarios, one of them is …
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A Place To Shoot Copyright: ANURAKE SINGTO-ON/Shutterstock.com
A Place To Shoot
At the gun range "A Place to Shoot" you can revive your inner frontiersman and participate in firing wild west weaponry. You will be supervised by three experienced instructors as they introduce you to the weapons that won the West. On the range you are provided with 75 rounds of ammunition which you can …
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Bowlero San Antonio Copyright: Yuriy Rudyy/Shutterstock.com
Bowlero San Antonio
The Bowlero is an iconic entertainment provider for San Antonio. It features both a bowling alley as well as a bar that offers food and drinks. If you have some time between visiting the Alamo or a sightseeing tour, warm up your hands to throw some strikes and impress everyone around you. If you're …
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