Attractions in Balcones Heights

You’ll find plenty of attractions in Balcones Heights in Central San Antonio to fill your itinerary. Conveniently located just off the crossroads of IH-10 and Loop 410, the hotel is within walking distance of great shopping, dining, and entertainment. Play at a giant arcade, see a theatre performance, and fill shopping bags full of bargain finds and local treasures. Extend your trip to experience attractions near Balcones Heights—like the San Antonio River Walk—for a Texas trip you’ll never forget.

Dave & Buster’s

Enjoy chicken and waffle sliders or the triple bacon burger at the gigantic (50,000 square feet, to be exact) Dave & Buster’s in San Antonio, where eating is fun! After you dine, load up your Power Card® and play the many exclusive arcade games and classic video games to your heart’s content. Sports lovers: this is where you should head for beer, brackets, and game watching.

440 Crossroads Boulevard
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 515-1515

AR’s Entertainment Hub

Only the second location in the state, AR’s Entertainment Hub brings a comprehensive family entertainment option to Balcones Heights. A strong desire to offer timeless entertainment drives AR’s Entertainment Hub to provide a safe and fun environment to make memories with one another. Roller skating, laser tag, mini golf, and an arcade are just some of the fun you’ll find. A bar and bistro round out the offerings.

4522 Fredericksburg Road, Ste. B-100
San Antonio, TX 78201
(888) 999-9440

Wonderland of The Americas

Spend a day shopping in Balcones Heights’ Wonderland of the Americas, where you’ll find favorites like Super Target, Burlington, WSS Shoes, and Hobby Lobby mixed with “Little Shops” that bring a local flavor. Indoor stages and the outdoor amphitheater host events throughout the year, including the Balcones Heights Jazz Festival.

4522 Fredericksburg Rd,
Balcones Heights, TX 78201
(210) 785-3500

Attractions near Balcones Heights

Pearl

Come with a big appetite because Pearl—a 22-acre mixed-use development—is a culinary destination along the northern Museum Reach of the River Walk. Come for the Farmers Market (every Saturday and Sunday, year-round) and stay for the live entertainment and plethora of shopping, coffee shops, cocktail lounges, and foodie must-dos like the Culinary Institute of America or the Bottling Dept., San Antonio’s first food hall.

303 Pearl Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 212-7260

The San Antonio River Walk

Stroll along the now 15.5-mile-long San Antonio River Walk, which has been extended toward Balcones Heights and Pearl to the north (the Museum Reach) and toward the San Antonio Missions to the south (the Missions Reach). With numerous restaurants, shops, and nightlife, this is a must.

San Antonio Zoo

Giraffes, lions, butterflies, and flamingos are waiting for you at the San Antonio Zoo, where education and conservation are at the forefront of this large Texas zoo’s mission. Join in kid-friendly events like Zoo Camp or a Dinosaur Beastly Breakfast.

3903 North St. Mary's Street
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 734-7184

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Get your adrenaline dose for the week at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, a top theme park in Texas. Numerous high-flying roller coasters await you—including the Wonder Woman Golden Lasso coaster, the first single-rail coaster in the world. There are also countless rides for younger travelers and water rides for everyone.

17000 IH-10 West
San Antonio, TX 78257
(210) 697-5050

The Witte Museum

Learn about Texas nature, science, and culture in a visual and interactive way at the Witte Museum in San Antonio. Encounter dinosaurs, buffalo, and stories of this land and its people at a beloved Texas museum.

3801 Broadway Street
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 357-1900