San Antonio Travel Guide

San Antonio is a vibrant city that is growing rapidly. The heart of the city's tourism business beats along the River Walk and in the downtown area. Densely packed with hotels, attractions, restaurants and bars, a visitor could conceivably spend their entire trip right here. The area bustles with activity nearly every night of the week and almost all year long, with locals and tourists alike enjoying mouth-watering cuisine at Boudro's or Paesano's River Walk, singing their hearts out at Howl at the Moon, or dancing the night away at Polly Esther's. Not your average tourist trap, the River Walk entices many locals to brave the crowds and enjoy their city.

King William/Southtown

If San Antonio gets funky, this is where it happens. Once primarily residential and neglected, the area has seen a resurgence of interest and an infusion of capital. Urban professionals are snatching up historical homes and refurbishing them, entrepreneurs are launching hip new businesses, and the locals... more local info
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San Antonio Resort San Antonio Resort

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is taking San Antonio to a whole new level. The resort opened in January and offers a 26,000 square foot spa; a PGA TOUR Tournament Players Club championship golf course; 600 acres of space for roaming, biking and hiking; custom designed rooms and a mini water park. The resort is 20 minutes from downtown San Antonio and sits in the Texas Hill Country and Cibolo Canyon. Accommodations include 1,002 rooms... Read More

San Antonio Attractions San Antonio Attractions

One thing is for certain when you visit San Antonio – you won’t ever run out of things to do! If you are looking for some outdoor adventure, visit the Texas Hill Country, which starts north of San Antonio and provides miles of lush landscape and rivers. The terrain is mountainous and provides year-round recreation including river tubing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, leisurely driving, cycling and antique shopping. The Japanese Tea Gardens is also an... Read More

San Antonio Parks San Antonio Parks

San Antonio is no stranger to parks that are breathtakingly beautiful and widely distinct. Most allow free admittance, while some charge a nominal fee. Nearly every one has a bit of history related to the area or a natural wonder. Visitor’s to the area can grab a camera and head to one of many public parks like Brackenridge Park with 343 acres of outdoor fun. The park features the San Antonio Zoo and provides bicycling and walking paths along the San... Read More

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