All 3 Noble Inns properties are very conveniently located in downtown San Antonio’s King William Historic District. Situated at the end of King William closest to the central downtown area, we are only a short walk from the Convention Center, Alamo, central Riverwalk area, Alamodome, and all other downtown attractions. The city also operates a trolley system which may be ridden to reach virtually any downtown location, with trolleys passing every 10 minutes throughout the day
Alamo Trolley: Features a one-hour tour of downtown, departing from Alamo Plaza. You may also purchase a Hop Pass that permits you unlimited re-boarding all day at any of the stops on the route. This company also offers half and full day tours of San Antonio, and tours of the Hill Country, shopping trips to Mexico, and other destinations — www.sacitytours.net
Mission Trail Tours: This company’s professional tour guides offer numerous tour options, including a walking tour of King William — www.missiontrailtours.com
Rio San Antonio Cruises: San Antonio’s famous barge tours on the river are a great way to orient yourself to the River Walk and experience many of the downtown sights from the water! - www.riosanantonio.com
SegCity: A unique and fun way to tour downtown and King William, gliding on a Segway! The tours traditionally stop in front of the Oge House for a photo — www.segcity.com
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San Antonio is a great base for exploring the incredible variety that South Texas has to offer. There are many day-trip options, and our innkeepers are happy to help, from merely making recommendations to assisting with creating your own custom itinerary that suits your special needs and interests. Here is a taste of our favorites:
Texas Hill Country & Vineyards: Just northwest of the city, the Hill Country was settled in the 19th century primarily by immigrants from Germany, and is known for the charming towns they founded and its scenic beauty. Many of these towns now offer shopping, dining, museums and other attractions in their restored historic buildings. One of the most popular is Frederickburg, only and hour’s drive from San Antonio, offering numerous activities - www.fredericksburgtexas.com
For nature lovers and hikers, Wildseed Farms and Enchanted Rock State Park are great options - www.wildseedfarms.com, www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/enchanted_rock
This area has also become home to numerous wineries, whose reputation and wine quality has grown steadily, and touring them makes a great day out - www.texaswinetrail.com
Corpus Christi: This coastal city is only a two-hour drive down Interstate 37, and offers some interesting sites as well as an opportunity to visit the beach. Our favorite itinerary visits Corpus, visits the beach, and then returns through the charming coastal town of Rockport. Our top recommendations for things to do are:
USS Lexington: Tour this famous aircraft carrier — www.usslexington.com
State Aquarium: Fun for all ages — www.texasstateaquarium.org
Padre Island: The barrier island providing miles of beaches on the Gulf of Mexico - www.nps.gov/pai
Austin: About an hour’s drive up Interstate 35, our state capital is well worth visiting. Some of its attractions are:
The Capitol: our capitol boasts a dome taller than the dome of the U.S. Capitol in Washington - www.tspb.state.tx.us/spb/capitol/texcap.htm
State History Museum: tells the story of Texas with interactive exhibits, a special effects show, Imax theater, and more - www.thestoryoftexas.com
Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library and Museum: on the campus of the University of Texas, itself an interesting place to visit - www.lbjlib.utexas.edu
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San Antonio’s mild climate and more than 300 days of sunshine annually make it an ideal golf destination. Our wide range of courses includes public, private, resort and military courses, as well as driving ranges and practice facilities. Our innkeepers would be happy to advise on the perfect course for you. Among our favorites are:
Brackenridge Park: Municipal course noted as the oldest 18-hole public course in Texas, designed in 1915, and very conveniently located - www.sanantonio.gov/sapar/golf.asp
Cedar Creek: Another municipal course set in the picturesque Hill Country and ranked as the top municipal course in South Texas.
Quarry Golf Club: Conveniently located next to the Quarry Market shopping area and set in the former stone quarry — www.quarrygolf.com
Silverhorn Golf Club: Also conveniently located in north San Antonio — www.silverhorngolfclub.com
The Palmer Course at La Cantera: An exceptionally beautiful course designed by Arnold Palmer and opened in 2001 — www.lacanteragolfclub.com
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San Antonio Spurs: Our 3 time NBA champions play their home games at the AT&T Center just northeast of downtown — www.nba.com/spurs
Horse Racing: Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing in season at Retama Park, opened in 1995 - www.retamapark.com
MasterCard Alamo Bowl: This has become one of the country’s most popular football bowl games. Played annually just before New Years, so come and enjoy the city’s New Years celebration too! — www.alamobowl.com
Baseball: San Antonio Missions — www.samissions.com
Ice Hockey: San Antono Rampage — www.sarampage.com
WNBA: San Antonio Silver Stars — www.wnba.com/silverstars
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We offer massages in our guest rooms performed by a licensed massage therapist. Please see our Packages and Extra Indulgences web page for more information.
If you would like additional spa treatments, there are several fabulous day spas available to pamper you. The following are our nearby favorites:
The Woodhouse Day Spa offers more than 70 full service treatments for both men and women, including facials, foot and hand treatments, make-up application, microdermabrasion and more - www.sanantonio.woodhousespas.com
Patricia’s Day Spa, a long-standing San Antonio business, provides its patrons with an array of services in luxurious, calm surroundings. Choose from facial treatments, spa treatments and experiences, manicure and pedicure among others - www.patriciasdayspa.com
The Aveda Institute San Antonio is an advanced education center that provides opportunities for the public to enjoy hair, skin and make-up application treatments by students in this hands-on learning environment. Housed near downtown in the historic Pearl Brewery complex - www.avedaisa.com
Several wellness and fitness options near downtown provide opportunities for you stay in shape while visiting us:
The Downtown YMCA has excellent facilities, including pool and fitness center – www.ymcasatx.org/drsemmes
Spectrum Clubs recently opened a new 17,000 square foot fitness facility downtown on E. Travis St. - www.spectrumclubssanantonio.com
Bally Fitness Center is conveniently located a 10 minute drive north of downtown on E. Basse Rd. in the Quarry Market - www.ballyfitness.com.
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