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Sunrise

Sunrise at Milam Square

Start early to catch the first light hitting the historic monument in downtown San Antonio, then grab a 24-hour breakfast nearby.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 07:09

    Milam Square

    Find the west end of Milam Square to locate the monument to Benjamin Milam. Arrive before sunrise so you can settle in and watch the sky change as the sun rises toward the WSW.

  2. 07:59

    Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery

    Walk two minutes to Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery. Since it is open 24/7, you can head straight inside for Tex-Mex or Mex-Mex breakfast as the city wakes up.

  3. 08:14

    Milam Square

    Return to Milam Square to enjoy the morning atmosphere and the golden light that continues until about 17:22, though the morning glow offers a peaceful start to the day.

Local tip

The monument is on the west end of the park, providing a clear view of the sunrise direction.

Check before you go

  • Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery is open 24/7, so no need to worry about opening times for breakfast.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to San Antonio (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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