What's Balcones Heights like?
When you stay in Balcones Heights, you can easily get to the riverfront or visit its theme park. Take time to see the sights such as Wonderland of the Americas Mall while you're here. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Lackland Air Force Base and Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
How to get to Balcones Heights
Flying to:
- San Antonio International Airport (SAT), 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Balcones Heights
Things to see and do in and around Balcones Heights
Things to see near Balcones Heights:
- St. Mary's University (2.5 mi/4 km away)
- USAA Corporate Office Headquarters (4 mi/6.4 km away)
- Trinity University (4.4 mi/7.1 km away)
- Japanese Tea Gardens (4.9 mi/7.9 km away)
- Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower (3.3 mi/5.3 km away)
Things to do near Balcones Heights:
- Wonderland of the Americas Mall (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)
- San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium (5 mi/8 km away)
- North Star Mall (4 mi/6.4 km away)
- Alamo Quarry Market (4.3 mi/6.9 km away)
- Ingram Park Mall (4.4 mi/7 km away)
When is the best time to visit San Antonio?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 29°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 14°C)
- Rainiest months: May, September, April, October (average 101 mm of rainfall)