San Antonio, home to The Alamo (pictured above), is Texas' most-visited city and one of America's favorite cities.

Year Round Vacation Ideas in San Antonio

All cultures come together at San Antonio's River Walk, a must see when visiting, located along the San Antonio River. Enjoy the unique shops, restaurants, outdoor art and galleries, hotels, and museums. Savor the atmosphere of Mariachi bands as they serenade you while dining. Hop aboard a river taxi for easy travel across the river.

Take a bird's eye view with a helicopter tour for magnificent views of the San Antonio River, the downtown area, the Botanical Gardens, Mission Espada, and the nearby Texas Hill Country.

Love to walk? Visit South Alamo Street, dotted with artist studios, vintage shops, bistros, wine bars, and lots of local atmosphere.

For a learning experience, make time for a guided tour of the Botanical Gardens, a 33 acre showplace for flower lovers, open year round. 210-207-3250.

Spring Vacation Ideas in San Antonio

Read about San Antonio's Poteet Strawberry Festival on our April page.

And don't forget Brackenridge Park, adjacent to the San Antonio Zoo (210-734-7184), for your picnicking, walking, hiking, bicycling, fishing, and golf enjoyment. You'll find The Japanese Tea Gardens, a year-round garden and floral display, to be another added delight at the park. For more information, call 210-821-3120.

Summer Vacation Ideas in San Antonio

Visit Sea World, the world's largest marine life adventure park. Roam the 250 acres for fun-filled days of family entertainment, state-of-the-art coasters, slides, water park, educational experiences, and animal attractions. 10500 Sea World Drive. 800 - 700-7786.

San Antonio appreciates the arts with a month long celebration in July with over 400 exhibitions in local galleries, museums, and neighborhood studios. 210-223-5310.

Enjoy a 2 day music festival in July with top jazz performances at downtown San Antonio's Jazz's Alive at Travis Park. For information on this year's performers, call 210-207-3025.

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