Closed Dec. 24, 25. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. La Villita Located in the historic district, this conglomeration of crafts, shops, and restaurants sits amid a lush landscape. Browse through the Old San Antonio Exhibit, which houses a collection of historic artifacts and symbols. Shops open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.
Admission is free.
You'll feel like you stepped inside an authentic Mexican market. There are 32 shops to visit and 80 shops to browse in the nearby Farmers Market Plaza. Keep an eye out for impromptu Hispanic festivals. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Easter. This site boasts one of the greatest concentrations of Catholic missions on the continent.