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San Antonio at a glance
San Antonio is the hotbed of history and tourism in Texas. Home to the Alamo, the River Walk, the Mission Trail, the NBA Spurs and scores of other attractions, San Antonio welcomes thousands of fun-seeking visitors every year.
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San Antonio history
What began as a small settlement of missionaries, priests and local Native Americans has swelled into a metropolis of nearly one million citizens of varying ethnicities, cultures and backgrounds.
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San Antonio local information
State
Texas

Country
United States of America

San Antonio by the Numbers
Population: 1,144,646

Elevation: 710 feet

Average January Temperature: 62 degrees F

Average July Temperature: 95 degrees F

Average Annual Rainfall: 27 inches

Quick Facts
Major Industries: Tourism, Military, Agriculture, Manufacturing

Time Zone: GMT-6

Country Dialing Code: 1

Area Code: 210

Did You Know?
The famed River Walk is a manmade canal originally designed to become an underground storm drain.

Orientation:
San Antonio is located in south-central Texas, only 150 miles from the Mexican border. Dallas lies 277 miles to the north, Houston 199 miles to the east, and El Paso, on the New Mexico state line, 558 miles to the west.
San Antonio weather
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Average Annual Rainfall:
27.5" / 70.3 cm
Top San Antonio Trips
San Antonio in a Day
Head downtown and get a dose of San Antonio charm
San Antonio Family Fun Week
A Kid's Fantasy Trip
Historic San Antonio
See the key historical attractions and experience the history & culture of San Antonio. Arrive Fri pm & depart Sun pm.
San Antonio Romantic Getaway
A weekend of fine dining and special moments
San Antonio Girls' Weekend
Party Time on the Riverwalk!
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Plan Your San Antonio Trip
Top Rated Activities
River Walk
The Essence of San Antonio
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Theme park with rides, shows and water fun
Witte Museum
Natural history and science museum
Japanese Tea Gardens (Sunken Gardens)
Beautiful gardens dating from the early 1900s
King William Historic District
San Antonio's past
 
Top Rated Places To Stay
Hotel Contessa
Downtown hotel close to the convention center
A Yellow Rose Bed & Breakfast
In the Heart of the Historic King William District
Drury Inn and Suites San Antonio Riverwalk
A family-owned, historic hotel
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
A modern oasis
Westin River Walk (The)
Elegant Comfort on the Riverwalk
 
Top Rated Restaurants
Boudro's on the Riverwalk
A Texas bistro on the River Walk
Casa Rio Mexican Foods Restaurant
Classic Tex-Mex food on the River Walk
Adelante
"Where heaven and health meet"
Mi Tierra Cafe
Classic Mexican food and bakery, open 24/7
La Fogata
Classic Mexican cuisine
 
Top Rated Nightlife
Arneson River Theatre
Theater across the river
Candlelight Coffeehouse & Wine Bar
Coffee, wine and sinful desserts
Leon Springs Dance Hall
Country and western dance hall
StoneWerks Caffe & Bar
Restaurant by day, bar by night
La Tuna
Eclectic neighborhood icehouse