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San Antonio Travel Guide
Also see: New
Braunfels, Gruene,
Boerne
Region: South Texas Plains
 Will
Rogers once proclaimed San Antonio "one of America's four unique
cities." Wake up in the Alamo City with the scent of huevos
rancheros in the air, the sound of mariachis filling the streets,
and the sight of barges winding down the San Antonio River, and
you know you're someplace special. Even other Texas cities don't
boast San Antonio's unique spirit.
San Antonio is the number one tourist destination in the state and
offers travelers lots of options. The heart of the visitor area
is the Paseo del Rio or the River Walk, a magical place located
20 feet below street level. Nestled behind tall buildings, away
from street noise, the River Walk is the top destination in town,
with luxury hotels and plenty of specialty shops and European-style
al fresco cafes.
The River Walk is just steps from Texas's most recognized landmark:
the Alamo, a symbol of Texas liberty. If you'd like to learn more
about the city's history, tour the San Antonio Missions National
Historic Park, which winds south from downtown to several scenic
missions.
San Antonio also pulsates with the excitement of a south-of-the-border
getaway. Mexican crafts, jewelry, and plenty of Tex-Mex food can
be found throughout the city.
Attractions:
Dining
We're at work on an extensive section about dining
in San Antonio but here are a few restaurants
just to get you started.
Shopping
From Mexican imports to fine art, designer clothes
to cowboy duds, San Antonio
shopping is an attraction in itself.
More Attractions
Art galleries
Performing
Arts
San Antonio Festivals
January: Martin Luther King Jr. March & Rally
February: Asian New Year, San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, Cowboy Breakfast
March: Dawn at the Alamo, St. Patrick's Day Parade
April: Fiesta San Antonio
May: Tejano Conjunto Festival
June: Texas Folklife Festival
December: Los Pastores, Christmas
on the River Walk
A month by month look at other special
events in the city.
The
Football Fans' Guide to San Antonio [PDF] Are you headed to
San Antonio for the Alamo Bowl? We've got a downloadable mini-ebook
you can print and take with you, covering TexasTripper's top choices
for attractions and dining. The file is a PDF and will open with
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Hotels
Booking San Antonio area hotels
Hotel index
San Antonio Basics
Where is San
Antonio?
Highways and
major roads
Arriving by air,
flight times
Getting
Around San Antonio From parking to trolleys
Sightseeing
overview What's where
Higher
Education A look at the city's universities and colleges
In-Depth Travel Articles
Community Markets Near San Antonio
The Story
of the Alamo
History
of the River Walk
The
City's Historic Neighborhoods
San Antonio Fiestas
San
Antonio's Mission Trail
San
Antonio: Top Vacation Spot
A
Suggested Three-Day Itinerary
San Antonio
Photo Ops
San Antonio
for Groups
Haunted
San Antonio
King
William Historic District
For More Information: San
Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau
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