This San Antonio budget travel guide starts with good news: the city’s three headline sights, the Alamo Church, the River Walk and the four Spanish missions of the national park, cost nothing to visit. Add free plazas, a free nightly light show on San Fernando Cathedral, free contemporary art and a $2.75 all-day bus pass, and you can fill two full days for little more than the price of meals. The money goes on the paid extras, hotels, parking and River Walk dining, and that’s where a little planning saves the most.
This guide is for travelers who want to see San Antonio well without overspending, including families and anyone stretching a tight trip. The caveat worth knowing before you arrive: many of the city’s famous free museum days are now for Bexar County residents only, and hotel bills carry 16.75% in occupancy taxes on top of the room rate. Every price, free-day rule and parking rate here was checked on September 23, 2026 against the attractions, the City of San Antonio, VIA and the National Park Service.
Free and Cheap in San Antonio at a Glance
| Sight or activity | Cost (Sept. 2026) | Time needed | Outdoors? | Book ahead? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alamo Church and grounds | Free | 30 minutes to 1 hour | Partly | Free timed ticket for the church |
| The River Walk | Free | As long as you like | Yes | No |
| The four missions | Free, with free parking | Half a day for two, a full day for four | Yes | No |
| The Saga at San Fernando Cathedral | Free | 24 minutes | Yes, after dark | No |
| Market Square, La Villita, Main Plaza | Free to wander | 1 to 2 hours | Partly | No |
| Japanese Tea Garden | Free | 45 minutes | Yes | No |
| Hemisfair and Yanaguana Garden | Free | 1 hour or more with kids | Yes | No |
| Ruby City, Artpace, Contemporary at Blue Star | Free | 45 minutes to 1 hour each | No | No |
| McNay Art Museum | Free Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. and first Sunday; $23 otherwise | 2 hours | No | No |
| VIA bus day pass | $2.75 | All day | Waits at stops | Buy in the app |
| Tower of the Americas | $19.50 adult | 1 hour | No | No |
For the complete picture of what’s worth your time, free or not, see our guide to things to do in San Antonio. This page is about how to do it for less.
What Does a Day in San Antonio Really Cost?
Generic daily budgets from cost websites don’t help much, because the difference between a cheap and an expensive San Antonio day comes down to a handful of choices: where you sleep, whether you bring a car, and how many paid attractions you add. Here are the line items you can actually plan around, from official prices.
| Item | Cost (Sept. 2026) | How to spend less |
|---|---|---|
| VIA bus | $1.30 a ride; $2.75 day pass; $12 for seven days | Buy the day pass in the app before you board |
| Airport to downtown | $1.30 on VIA Route 5; taxis from $24 to $29 | Route 5 if you’re traveling light |
| BCycle e-bike | $15 an hour; $25 a day | Day pass if you’ll ride more than once |
| Downtown parking | City lots $2 to $10 a day; meters $1.80 an hour | Meters are free after 6 p.m. and on Sundays |
| Hotel taxes | 16.75% on top of the room rate | Compare totals, not nightly rates |
| Paid sights | $5 to $24 for most museums and towers | Pick two, not six, or use CityPASS for four |
| Theme parks | Six Flags from $45 online plus fees, and parking from $39 | Save them for a trip where they’re the point |
Three sample days
- The free day: the Alamo Church, the River Walk, La Villita, Main Plaza, Market Square and The Saga, all on foot from a downtown hotel. Spend: $0 on sights and transport. Your only costs are food and drink.
- The missions day: a $2.75 VIA day pass to ride Route 42 to Concepción and San José, free ranger walks, the free film at the San José visitor center, and back downtown for the evening. Spend: $2.75 per person plus meals. Swap in a $25 BCycle day pass to reach all four missions.
- The paid-sights day: the Tower of the Americas ($19.50), the Alamo Exhibit ($15) and a narrated Go Rio river cruise, listed by CityPASS at $16.78 at the box office. Spend: about $51 per adult before food, or $63 on a CityPASS that also covers a fourth attraction.
A separate guide will break down full vacation costs by trip length. The honest summary: sights are not what makes San Antonio expensive. Hotels in peak weeks, downtown valet parking and sit-down riverside meals are.
The Best Free Things to Do in San Antonio
The Alamo Church and grounds
The church, the Long Barrack and the grounds are always free. The church needs a free timed ticket, available online or at the Alamo Welcome Centers, and if you arrive outside your slot you’re still admitted during open hours. Most people spend 30 minutes to an hour. Paid tours and the Alamo Exhibit are optional extras, not the price of entry. Construction continues around Alamo Plaza, so expect fencing. Our complete guide to the Alamo covers tickets and the construction in detail.
Plan it: free. Open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, closed December 25. Go at opening to beat the heat and the crowds.
The River Walk
The River Walk is 15 miles long, runs through about five miles of downtown and costs nothing. The downtown and Museum Reach sections are open 24 hours; the Mission Reach is open dawn to dusk. Walking is the free way to see it. The boats are the paid way. Our River Walk guide covers the reaches and the cruises.
Plan it: free, all day. Go in the morning or after dark in summer.
The San Antonio Missions
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park charges no entrance fee, and parking is free at all four missions: Concepción, San José, San Juan and Espada. They’re also active parishes, so be respectful during services. The park runs free ranger programs: guided walks at San José at 10 and 11 a.m. (about 45 minutes, up to 50 people), a talk at Concepción at 10 a.m., a demonstration or tour at San Juan at 10 a.m., and a weaving demonstration at Espada at 3 p.m. There are no programs on the first Wednesday of the month. The visitor center at San José shows a free 23-minute film on the hour in English and on the half hour in Spanish.
Plan it: free. Missions open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with grounds open sunrise to sunset; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Our San Antonio missions guide has the details for each one.
The Saga at San Fernando Cathedral
San Antonio | The Saga is a 24-minute video art projection on the front of San Fernando Cathedral, telling the city’s story in light. It runs Tuesday to Sunday at 9 p.m., with no Monday shows, and you watch it from Main Plaza. It’s free, it’s better than it sounds, and you watch it from a bench.
Plan it: free, 9 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Arrive a few minutes early for a seat.
Main Plaza, La Villita and Market Square
Main Plaza, officially Plaza de las Islas Canarias, faces San Fernando Cathedral with fountains, shade and free events. La Villita, a 10-minute walk from the Alamo, is a small historic district of old houses turned into shops and studios, free to walk. Historic Market Square, a 19-minute walk west, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with no admission, and its shops, stalls and papel picado make it the most fun free hour downtown.
Plan it: free. La Villita’s shops open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Market Square 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Hemisfair and Yanaguana Garden
Hemisfair, the site of the 1968 world’s fair, is now a free downtown park, and its Civic Park is fully open after phase 2 opened in March 2025. Yanaguana Garden is its playground, a 12-minute walk from the Alamo, and the splash pads run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., March to October. For families, this is the best free hour downtown.
Plan it: free. Park hours are posted as 5 a.m. to midnight by Hemisfair and 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. by the City; go by the earlier close to be safe.
Brackenridge Park and the Japanese Tea Garden
Brackenridge Park is open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., with 1.7 miles of walking trails, a stretch of the river and the free Japanese Tea Garden, a former quarry turned into terraced ponds and stone paths. The garden is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. per the San Antonio Parks Foundation.
Plan it: free. VIA Routes 9 and 14 serve the park. Go early; it’s cooler, and the garden is quieter.
Free art: Ruby City, Artpace and Blue Star
Three contemporary art spaces are always free. Ruby City (150 Camp St.) is open Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., reopening September 26, 2026 after an installation. Artpace (445 N. Main Ave.) is open every day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. on weekends, with free parking at 513 N. Flores. The Contemporary at Blue Star opens Wednesday to Sunday and hosts the anchor of First Friday, the free monthly art walk from 6 p.m.; the remaining 2026 dates are October 2, November 6 and December 4.
Plan it: free. Combine Ruby City with a walk along San Pedro Creek Culture Park, whose public-art paseos run just over two miles through downtown.
Free events worth planning around
- Downtown Thursdays: free events on Houston Street every Thursday after 5 p.m. through the end of 2026, the same evenings City garages are free.
- Pearl fitness classes: free Yoga Under the Stars on Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m., and free Mat Pilates in Pearl Park on Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m., through 2026.
- Muertos Fest: October 23 to 25, 2026 at Hemisfair, free.
- Luminaria: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6 p.m. to midnight on Houston Street, free.
- River Walk holiday lights: about 200,000 lights from November 27, 2026, sundown to sunrise, into early January, free to walk.
Our San Antonio events calendar has the full list. A separate child guide will collect free guided tours and ranger programs in one place.
Free Things to Do Indoors When It’s Hot or Raining
With average highs of 92 to 96°F from June through August and about 18 days a year at 100°F or more, you’ll want an indoor plan for midday. These cost nothing:
- The Alamo Church: free with a timed ticket, and cool inside thick limestone walls.
- San Fernando Cathedral: an active cathedral facing Main Plaza; visit respectfully outside services.
- Artpace, Ruby City and the Contemporary at Blue Star: free galleries with changing shows.
- The Mission San José visitor center: the free 23-minute park film and exhibits.
- Market Square: browsing the indoor market buildings costs nothing.
- The McNay on Thursday evenings: free general admission from 4 to 9 p.m. for everyone.
A separate guide will cover free indoor options in more depth.
The Days of the Week That Save You Money
San Antonio’s free and discounted offers cluster on particular days, so the order of your itinerary matters more than you’d expect.
- Thursday is the budget traveler’s best day. City garages are free from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. through the end of 2026, the City runs free events on Houston Street after 5 p.m., the McNay is free for everyone from 4 to 9 p.m., and the Pearl’s free Yoga Under the Stars runs from 7 to 8 p.m.
- Sunday is second. Street meters are free all day, the City Tower Garage is free, and on the first Sunday of the month the McNay is free from noon to 5 p.m.
- Weekdays beat weekends at the Botanical Garden, where adult tickets cost $18 Monday to Thursday and $22 Friday to Sunday, and at the Pearl, where surface parking is free before 3 p.m. on weekdays but $13 after 3 p.m. on Friday and all weekend.
- Monday is the wrong day for The Saga. The cathedral projection runs Tuesday to Sunday only.
- The first Wednesday of the month has no ranger programs at the missions, though the missions themselves stay open and free.
A few more habits help. Carry a refillable water bottle, because in summer you’ll otherwise spend a surprising amount on drinks. Travel light enough to take the $1.30 Route 5 bus from the airport instead of a $24 to $29 taxi if you’re on your own. And check whether children in your group get in free: 12 and under at SAMA, the Briscoe and Texas state parks.
Free Museum Days: Read the Fine Print
Some of San Antonio’s best-known free museum days changed into resident benefits, and you’ll need proof of a Bexar County address. For visitors, the free options are the McNay and the always-free galleries.
| Museum | Free time | Open to visitors? |
|---|---|---|
| McNay Art Museum | Thursday 4 to 9 p.m.; first Sunday noon to 5 p.m. | Yes, everyone (special exhibitions $10) |
| San Antonio Museum of Art | Tuesday 4 to 7 p.m.; second Sunday 10 a.m. to noon | No, Bexar County residents only |
| Witte Museum | Tuesday 3 to 6 p.m. | No, Bexar County residents only |
| Briscoe Western Art Museum | First Sunday | No, Bexar County residents only |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden | $7 Neighbors in Nature days | No, Bexar County residents only |
Children get in free at some museums regardless: 12 and under at SAMA and the Briscoe. Our guide to San Antonio museums lists every museum’s hours, closed days and prices.
San Antonio Attractions Under $20
| Attraction | Adult price (Sept. 2026) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish Governor’s Palace | $5 | A Spanish colonial building on Military Plaza; 30 to 45 minutes |
| Government Canyon State Natural Area | $6 (ages 13 and up) | Hill Country trails inside Bexar County; reserve a day pass |
| UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures | $10 | The peoples of Texas, in the Frost Tower; Thursday to Sunday |
| Alamo Exhibit | $15 | More than 500 artifacts and the Surrounded! experience |
| BCycle 1-Hour Pass | $15 | One e-bike trip of up to an hour |
| Briscoe Western Art Museum | $16 | Western art in the old public library on the River Walk |
| Go Rio narrated cruise | About $16.78 with tax, per CityPASS | A roughly 35-minute boat tour; confirm with Go Rio |
| Witte Museum | $17 (ages 19 to 64) | Dinosaurs and Texas history, with free parking |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden | $18 Monday to Thursday ($22 Friday to Sunday) | Gardens and a conservatory; go on a weekday |
| The DoSeum | $18 (everyone age 1 and up) | The children’s museum; closed Tuesday |
| Tower of the Americas | $19.50 | The 750-foot tower’s observation deck and 4D ride |
A separate child guide will go deeper on attractions under $20.
Is the San Antonio CityPASS Worth It?
The San Antonio CityPASS costs $63 for adults (12 and up) and $53 for children 3 to 11. It buys one admission each to four attractions you choose from eight: a Go Rio narrated cruise, the San Antonio Zoo, the Tower of the Americas, the Alamo Exhibit and Church, the San Antonio Botanical Garden, the Witte Museum, the DoSeum and the San Antonio Museum of Art. Tickets are valid for nine consecutive days from your first visit, and you need a reservation for the Alamo Exhibit. CityPASS bills the combined adult value at $107.10, but that assumes the four most expensive choices. Your savings depend entirely on which four you pick.
| Your four choices | Box-office total (adult) | CityPASS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoo ($39.99), SAMA ($24), Botanical Garden ($22), Witte ($17) | About $103 | $63 | Worth it: you save about $40 |
| Tower ($21.11 with tax), DoSeum ($18), Go Rio ($16.78), Alamo Exhibit ($15) | About $71 | $63 | Marginal: about $8 saved |
| Only two or three of the eight | Under $63 | $63 | Not worth it: buy single tickets |
Two catches. First, the zoo’s prices change by date; CityPASS quotes a box-office range of roughly $30 to $40 for adults, so on a cheap day the savings shrink. Second, children 12 and under are free at SAMA anyway, so a child pass that includes SAMA wastes a slot. The verdict: CityPASS pays off if the zoo is on your list along with two of the pricier museums or the Botanical Garden. It doesn’t if you’re mainly after the Alamo and a river cruise. A separate guide will run the numbers for more combinations.
Discounts for Students, Seniors and Military
San Antonio has a large military community, and many attractions discount accordingly. Bring ID.
| Attraction | Students | Seniors | Military and veterans |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNay Art Museum | $18 (teens $10) | $18 | Active military and veterans free |
| San Antonio Museum of Art | $14 | $19 (65 and over) | Military $19 |
| Briscoe Western Art Museum | $14 | $14 | Veterans $14; active military free |
| Tower of the Americas | Not listed | $16 | $16 |
| Spanish Governor’s Palace | Ages 7 to 13 $3 | $3 (60 and over) | $3 |
| Texas state parks | Not listed | 50% off for Texas residents 65 and over | Free entry for veterans, with restrictions |
Rules and ID requirements vary, so check each attraction before you go. A separate child guide will cover every discount we can verify.
Getting Around for Less
Transportation is where budget travelers can save the most, because a car in San Antonio mostly means parking bills.
- Walk the core. La Villita is 10 minutes from the Alamo on foot, Market Square 19 minutes and the Pearl about 33 minutes.
- Ride VIA. A $2.75 day pass covers Route 5 to the airport, Route 42 to Concepción and San José, and Routes 9 and 14 to Brackenridge Park. Buy it in the app, because you can’t buy a day pass on board by card or phone.
- Bike the missions. A $25 BCycle day pass covers unlimited one-hour trips, with stations at all four missions.
- Park for free where you can. Street meters are free after 6 p.m. and on Sundays. City garages are free on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. through the end of 2026, the City Tower Garage is free on Sundays, and St. Mary’s Garage charges $5 after 5 p.m. on weeknights and all weekend. Pearl surface lots are free on weekdays before 3 p.m., and the missions, the Witte and the DoSeum all have free parking.
Our guide to getting around San Antonio covers routes, fares and parking in detail, and a separate child guide will list free downtown parking options.
Eating Well for Less
San Antonio is one of the best cities in the country to eat cheaply and well, and UNESCO named it a Creative City of Gastronomy in 2017. The rule of thumb: the further you get from the river’s edge, the more food you get for your money. Riverside patios charge for the view.
- Breakfast tacos: the city’s cheapest good meal, served at counters and drive-throughs all over town.
- Puffy tacos: a San Antonio original. Ray’s Drive Inn calls itself the home of the original, and Henry’s Puffy Tacos was opened in 1978 by Ray’s brother.
- Market Square: Mi Tierra Café y Panadería opens at 8 a.m. daily, and its bakery case is a cheap way to try pan dulce.
- The Pearl: check its market schedule, since market days change; browsing is free, and you can assemble a cheap lunch.
Our San Antonio food guide covers where to eat by area and budget.
Where to Stay on a Budget
We don’t quote nightly hotel rates, because they move daily with demand. What we can tell you is what drives them, and what you’ll pay on top:
- Taxes: San Antonio’s hotel occupancy tax totals 16.75%: 6% state, 9% city and 1.75% Bexar County. Every $100 of room rate adds $16.75. Hotels also collect a separate Tourism Public Improvement District assessment. Short-term rentals and bed and breakfasts pay the city’s hotel tax too.
- Location: a cheaper room out by the highways often costs more once you add a rental car and parking. A downtown room within walking distance of the River Walk can be the cheaper trip overall.
- Parking: ask what the hotel charges for parking before you book, and compare it with the $2 to $10 city lots.
- Demand: the same room costs far more during Fiesta, the holiday lights season, big conventions and major sporting events. Shift your dates by a week and the price can change sharply.
Our guide to where to stay in San Antonio compares neighborhoods and what each costs you in transport.
The Cheapest Time to Visit San Antonio
There’s no single cheap month, because prices follow events as much as seasons. A few patterns help:
- Avoid the big weeks. Fiesta San Antonio 2027 runs April 15 to 25, and the River Walk holiday lights draw crowds from November 27 into early January. Hotels price accordingly.
- Consider the heat trade-off. Summer highs of 92 to 96°F keep some visitors away, but they also push you toward paid air-conditioned attractions. A free outdoor itinerary works far better from October to April.
- Go midweek. Weekday visits dodge weekend demand at hotels, and some attractions charge less on weekdays: the Botanical Garden is $18 Monday to Thursday against $22 Friday to Sunday.
A separate guide will look at the cheapest time to visit in more detail.
A Two-Day San Antonio Plan for Almost Nothing
Day 1: downtown on foot
- 9 a.m.: the Alamo Church with a free timed ticket, then the grounds.
- 10:30 a.m.: the River Walk loop, then La Villita.
- Noon: lunch off the river, then Hemisfair and Yanaguana Garden.
- 2 p.m.: escape the heat at Artpace, or the Alamo Church if you skipped it.
- 5 p.m.: Market Square, then dinner nearby.
- 9 p.m.: The Saga on San Fernando Cathedral (Tuesday to Sunday).
Cost of sights and transport: $0.
Day 2: the missions and Brackenridge Park
- 9:30 a.m.: VIA Route 42 on a $2.75 day pass to Mission Concepción for the 10 a.m. ranger talk.
- 11 a.m.: on to Mission San José for the 11 a.m. guided walk and the free film.
- 2 p.m.: back downtown, then Routes 9 or 14 to Brackenridge Park and the free Japanese Tea Garden (it closes at 5 p.m.).
- Evening: the River Walk after dark.
Cost of sights and transport: $2.75 per person. Families can swap the afternoon for Yanaguana Garden’s splash pads. For longer plans, see our San Antonio itineraries, and for family-specific ideas, our guide to San Antonio with kids.
San Antonio on a Budget FAQ
Is San Antonio an expensive city to visit?
Not for sightseeing. The Alamo Church, the River Walk and the four missions are free, and a VIA day pass costs $2.75. The costs that add up are hotels during busy weeks, the 16.75% hotel tax, downtown parking and valet, riverside dining and the theme parks. Control those and San Antonio is one of the better-value big cities in Texas.
Is the Alamo really free?
Yes. The Alamo Church, the Long Barrack and the grounds are always free. The church requires a free timed ticket, online or at the Alamo Welcome Centers. Paid options, such as the $15 Alamo Exhibit and guided tours from $48, are optional. The grounds are open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily except December 25.
Are there free museum days in San Antonio for tourists?
Yes, but fewer than you might read elsewhere. The McNay is free for everyone on Thursdays from 4 to 9 p.m. and on the first Sunday of the month. Ruby City, Artpace and the Contemporary at Blue Star are always free. The free times at SAMA, the Witte and the Briscoe are for Bexar County residents only.
Can you get around San Antonio without a car on a budget?
Yes, if you stay downtown. Walk the core, use a $2.75 VIA day pass for the airport, the first two missions and Brackenridge Park, and rent a BCycle for the Mission Reach. You’ll need a car or rideshare for the theme parks and Hill Country day trips.
What’s the cheapest way to see the missions?
By bus. A $2.75 VIA day pass covers Route 42, which serves Concepción and San José about every 30 minutes. Entry and ranger programs are free. To reach San Juan and Espada, which no bus serves, add a $25 BCycle day pass or drive, since parking at every mission is free.
Is the Tower of the Americas worth the money?
At $19.50 for adults, it’s the best view in the city and one of the cheaper paid attractions, though renovations were continuing in September 2026, so check what’s open. If you’re choosing between it and a museum, the Tower takes an hour; a museum like SAMA fills an afternoon for a little more.
Related San Antonio Guides
- Getting Around San Antonio: VIA fares, walking times and parking rules.
- San Antonio Museums: which free days are open to visitors.
- San Antonio Missions: the free national park, mission by mission.
- San Antonio Food: where to eat well for less.
- Day Trips from San Antonio: cheap state parks and free-to-wander towns.
Sources and How We Checked
Prices, free-admission rules, parking rates and event dates in this guide were checked on September 23, 2026. The guide is compiled from the attractions and agencies listed below rather than from other travel lists, and it does not claim first-hand visits.
- The Alamo: visit information, tickets and CityPASS
- National Park Service: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
- San Antonio River Walk: hours, FAQ and holiday lights
- City of San Antonio: downtown parking, hotel occupancy tax, Market Square, Hemisfair and parks
- VIA Metropolitan Transit: fares and routes; San Antonio BCycle: passes
- CityPASS: San Antonio CityPASS prices and box-office comparison
- Main Plaza: The Saga; La Villita: hours; Hemisfair: park information
- San Antonio Parks Foundation: Japanese Tea Garden; San Antonio Botanical Garden: admission
- Museums: McNay, SAMA, Witte, Briscoe, DoSeum, Ruby City, Artpace, Contemporary at Blue Star, Spanish Governor’s Palace, Institute of Texan Cultures
- Tower of the Americas: tickets; Texas Parks and Wildlife: state park fees and passes
- Pearl: events and parking; Luminaria: festival; Muertos Fest: festival
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information: 1991 to 2020 climate normals
San Antonio Tourism Guide is an independent publication. We are not affiliated with Visit San Antonio, the City of San Antonio, the Alamo or any attraction listed here, and no one paid to be included.
Photo Credits
- Mission Concepción: photo by Ligocsicnarf89, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
- Main Plaza and San Fernando Cathedral: photo by Grant Laird Jr from Garland, Texas, USA, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
- La Villita courtyard: photo by MARELBU, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)
- Yanaguana Garden, Hemisfair: photo by Adrianna Chavez, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Japanese Tea Garden: photo by Corey Leopold, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
- San Fernando Cathedral interior: photo by 8bit12man, Wikimedia Commons (CC0)