Sure, San Antonio is the second largest city in Texas, but that's not the only reason to admire it. Brimming with great activities, San Antonio is a popular tourist attraction for families and singles alike. Whether theme parks or sporting events are on your vacation itinerary, San Antonio promises you won't only remember the Alamo.
Open 365 days a year, this popylar venue features restaurants, shops and local attractions. Nature and urban living come together as guests can take in the scenic views and waterfalls or spend the day shopping and museum hopping.
Those looking for a couples weekend can hop on a River Taxi and take the Sunset River Cruise. This inventive and romantic option allows you to see the art installations throughout the area.
For the families, River Walk offers guided river tours, exhibits such as Dinosaur-Quest and a new IMAX theater museum.
Those looking for the best of all worlds can enjoy a meal on one of the open air patios or have a wild night out at Coyote Ugly or one of the nearby bars. This unique area is a can't-miss and delivers some of the best that San Antonio has to offer.
Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo is, perhaps, the most famous of the city's landmarks. Made famous by the Battle of the Alamo, this mission is today one of the most visited landmarks with more than 2 million visitors a year.
Aside from providing a great history lesson, the Alamo is an inexpensive way to explore in San Antonio. Open every day but Christmas, admission to the infamous monument is free. Visitors can explore The Alamo Gardens, the Shrine, the Gift Museum and the Long Barrack Museum. Incidentally, the Long Barracks are one of the only remaining pieces of the original fort.
No matter the time of year in San Antonio, there is a sporting event nearby. If you find yourself in the area from October to April, stop by AT&T Center and take in a Spurs or WNBA Silver Stars game. These games get pretty crowded and the support of the home team is alive and well in San Antonio.
Hockey fans can catch the minor league San Antonio Rampage at the AT&T Center during the winter and spring.
College football is no stranger to the Valero Alamo Bowl as top teams come here to win battle, and baseball fans can catch the San Antonio Missions, a Double-A baseball team, during the spring and summer.
From golf courses to rodeos, San Antonio has something for just about every sports fan.
