Northstar Mall - 2 blocks San Antonio Zoo - 4 miles Brackenridge Park (tea garden, recreation) - 4 miles Witte Museum - 5.5 miles The Alamo - 6 miles Riverwalk - 6 miles Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center - 6 miles Hemisfair Park (downtown recreation, entertainment) - 8 miles Six Flags Fiesta Texas - 10 miles San Antonio International Airport (SAT): Approximate driving time is 5 minutes and distance is one-quarter miles. Rental cars and taxis are commonly used to travel to and from the airport. San Antonio’s downtown area street system is not set up in a typical grid pattern. In some instances, streets follow the routes of old cattle trails. A street map is strongly recommended. The city’s Metropolitan Transit buses serve all sections of the city. Visitors and locals alike frequently use the River Walk path or boat taxis as alternatives to driving to nearby downtown shops, attractions, and entertainment. |