San Antonio, TX Hotels

San Antonio, Texas

Located in the heart of Texas, San Antonio is a melting pot of Mexican and American cultures. Here the Hispanic population is overflowing with heritage, and Spanish is the common language used throughout the River City. The city was originally constructed around the San Antonio River and from that, the Riverwalk was born. Nearby, the historical site of the Alamois open for visitors to tour and sightsee. Throughout the Downtown, Riverwalk, Alamo area tourists will find shops, restaurants and boat rides down the river.

The King William Historical Districtincludes more historic sites like the Guenther Houseand the Menger Hotel. For all things new and modern, take the kids to Six Flags Fiesta Texas or a sporting event at the Alamodome. In the northwestern area of San Antonio, visitors will find shopping meccas like The Rim andthe Shops at La Cantera. Whether you come for a historic day trip and a stroll by the river or a weeklong vacation for all things Spanish, San Antonio is a beautifully cultured vacation destination.

San Antonio's Top 10

San Antonio History

• Alamo – This former mission was the site of the Battle of the Alamo in 1836.
• Casa Navarro State Historical Park – Former home of the 19th-century Texas legislator and site of his first residence.
• King William Historic Area – A 25-block area in San Antonio that was once the most elegant residential area.
• Riverwalk – Located one level below the San Antonio street level
• Majestic Theatre – Holds a special place in Texas theatrical and architectural history.

San Antonio Art & Culture

• Aztec on the River – An entertainment attraction found on the Riverwalk that includes a Mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ.
• Blue Star Contemporary Art Centre – A contemporary art centre.
• Institute of Texan Cultures – Features the history of Texas and the cultures of more than 20 ethnic groups.
• Museo Alameda – An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution that recounts the story of Latins in America through history, art and culture.
• San Antonio Museum of Art – Home to fabulous collections including Asian, antiques and contemporary art.

San Antonio Shopping

• Market Square – The place to find handicrafts, food and goods you would find in a Mexican marketplace.
• Alamo Quarry Market – Housed in a cement plant from the 1800s, this open-air mall offers lots of well-known brand stores, a theatre and eateries.
• Dave’s Little Boots – A bootmaker’s shop that offers high-quality boots, belts and more.
• Rivercentre Mall – A mega mall set on the Riverwalk that includes an IMAX theatre, restaurants, shops and clubs.
• La Villita – An area in San Antonio with boutiques and galleries where you can find crafts and handmade items.

Gay & Lesbian San Antonio

• 2015 Place – Includes a dance floor, pool tables, pinball machines and darts.
• Annex – A place for men in leather and bears.
• Bermuda Triangle – Lots of room to dance or just hang out.
• Bonham Exchange – Housed in a three-story structure that is welcoming and friendly.
• Electric Company – A great place in San Antonio to dance the night away.

San Antonio Events

January gets dirty with the Budlight Riverwalk Mud Festival where the San Antonio River is drained for maintenance and the locals enjoy races and activities in the dry bed.

In February, watch cowboys hold on for their lives at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo with horses, bulls and plenty of fun and food.

Dyeing O'the River Green takes place during St. Patrick's Day where the San Antonio River becomes green in honor of this Irish saint.

The Festival of Flowers has spring in bloom with this San Antonio event that offers gardening demonstrations, cooking demos with herbs, a plant sale and wine tastings of local Texas wines.

In April, Fiesta San Antonio is a 10-day party packed with more than 100 events that celebrate the heroes of the Alamo.

May is filled with music from the Tejano Conjunto Festival en San Antonio. Visitors can enjoy outside dancing, live music and enough food and drink for everyone.

The Folklife Festival in June has San Antonio filled with performances, entertainment and great food.

Diez de Seis is a day in September marking Mexico's independence from Spain. The city of San Antonio celebrates with a street parade, a gala, dance presentations and much more.

Festival of Films in San Antonio is a two-day festival during October that kicks off with a party and then moves on to film viewings and workshops featuring independent films.

El Dia de Los Muertos is a holiday celebrated in the Mexican culture that remembers the lives of those who have passed. San Antonio celebrates with family processions to the cemetery to decorate graves.

When To Go

March through July offers visitors to San Antonio spring and summer temperatures that are warm but tolerable. This is the busiest time for the city because it’s when the majority of the festivals take place.

Fall (August through October) brings a little relief with daily temps around 68°F (20°C). Most of the theme and water parks are closed for the season, however this is a great time to walk around and explore San Antonio.

From November through February, San Antonio chills down to 66°F (19°C) during the day. Although the evenings can be chilly, it doesn't rain much and it never snows.

Getting There

The San Antonio Airport is centrally located and easily accessible from Interstate 410 or US Highway 281. Ground transportation is available to take visitors to their accommodations in and around the city.

The Amtrak station offers routes to San Antonio and all major Texas cities. The Texas Eagle can take tourists from San Antonio to Austin, Houston or Dallas.

When travelling by bus, there are many major lines like Greyhound and the Kerrville Bus Company, which runs to San Antonio and other cities and states.

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