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Visit the home of the Alamo
Today San Antonio retains its military links thanks to a number of major bases in the area, but offers a unique experience for anyone looking to experience the magic of the American South.
With such a rich history, it is now surprise that San Antonio has taken steps to preserve its past. Aside the Alamo itself, the downtown River Walk is San Antonio’s most popular attraction – beloved by locals and visitors alike. One of the world’s first major urban river regeneration projects, the River Walk is a network of beautiful pathways along the San Antonio River lined by cosy bars, unique shops and restaurants serving local favourites.
Connecting many of the city’s main attractions together, the River Walk is popular all year round, playing host to spectacular Christmas lights and flowery river floats during the Springtime Fiesta San Antonio – a city-wide festival of over 100 events that honours the battles of The Alamo and San Jacinto.
Amongst other attractions, the River Walk takes in several of San Antonio’s key sights including the famous Arneson River Theatre with its outdoor performance space, a small heart shaped island popular with weddings called Marriage Island and the San Antonio Museum of Art.
Other attractions accessible from the walk include the HemisFair ’68 park built for the World Fair of that year, the exotic-themed Aztec on the River historic movie theatre and the Alamo Mission itself. Conveniently close to the Alamo is the San Antonio Cavalry Museum, a fascinating collection of artefacts and exhibits where visitors can sometimes see re-enactments of famous cavalry battles.
Whilst San Antonio’s River Walk makes many of the city’s attractions incredibly easy to navigate, even more family fun can be found outside the downtown area. For white knuckle lovers, Six Flags Fiesta Texas offers incredible theme park thrills and spills, whilst SeaWorld San Antonio mixes learning about all kinds of sea creatures with wet and wild water park excitement. San Antonio is also home to the unique Morgan’s Wonderland – a special theme park designed for those with special needs or accessibility issues.
With so much to do, San Antonio is sure to leave your stomach rumbling – so why not help yourself to a bowl of chilli in the city where it was invented and watch the sun go down with a beer from the Pearl Brewery?
Guide to Exploring San Antonio
Top Hotel Deals
Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk
111 E Pecan St, San AntonioLocated in Downtown - Riverwalk, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Artpace and River Walk. Alamo and Rivercenter Mall are also within 1 mi (2 km).
La Quinta Inn & Suites San Antonio Medical Center
4431 Horizon Hill Blvd, San AntonioThis hotel is 1 mile from the University of Texas Health Science Center and 8 miles from Fiesta Texas, Shops at La Cantera, and downtown San Antonio and River Walk.
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
150 E Houston St, San AntonioThis 12-story hotel occupies a spot in the Riverwalk's historic district and is located along the San Antonio Riverwalk. The Alamo, El Mercado, and Majestic Theatre are nearby.
DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Downtown
502 W. Cesar E. Chavez, San AntonioLocated just 2 blocks from the shops of Market Square, the 6-story Doubletree Downtown San Antonio Hotel is within a mile of the historic district and the Alamo; the Riverwalk is 10 blocks away.
San Antonio Villa
323 Doña Ana Cove, HelotesSituated in Helotes, this vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Cedar Creek Golf Course and within 6 mi (10 km) of Shops of La Cantera and University of Texas-San Antonio. Friedrich Wilderness Park and Palmer Course at La Cantera are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hotel Contessa - Luxury Suites on the Riverwalk
306 W Market Street, San AntonioThis 14-story, Mediterranean-inspired hotel is on the Riverwalk, two blocks from the convention center, La Villita Historic Arts Village, and the Rivercenter Mall, and five blocks from the Alamo.
Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk
123 Losoya St, San AntonioLocated on the Riverwalk, this 16-story hotel is 1 block away from the Alamo and Rivercenter Mall, 2 blocks from the convention center, and 10 blocks from the Market Square and Northstar Mall.
Top Flight + Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio-Dtwn Market Area
2.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Mon, 6 Nov
Heathrow - San Antonio Intl.
£810
per person
Hotel Indigo San Antonio Riverwalk
3.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Mon, 6 Nov
Heathrow - San Antonio Intl.
£881
per person
Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio-West-SeaWorld Area
2.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Mon, 6 Nov
Heathrow - San Antonio Intl.
£805
per person
Holiday Inn San Antonio - Dwtn - Market Sq
3.0 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Mon, 6 Nov
Heathrow - San Antonio Intl.
£825
per person
Holiday Inn Express San Antonio N-Riverwalk Area
2.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Mon, 6 Nov
Heathrow - San Antonio Intl.
£830
per person
Holiday Inn San Antonio N - Stone Oak Area
3.0 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Mon, 6 Nov
Heathrow - San Antonio Intl.
£831
per person
Holiday Inn San Antonio-Int'l Airport
3.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Mon, 6 Nov
Heathrow - San Antonio Intl.
£864
per person
Best Western Plus Atrea Hotel & Suites
2.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Mon, 6 Nov
Heathrow - San Antonio Intl.
£868
per person
Holiday Inn San Antonio - Riverwalk
3.0 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Mon, 6 Nov
Heathrow - San Antonio Intl.
£1,005
per person
Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio Medical Ctr North
2.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Mon, 6 Nov
Heathrow - San Antonio Intl.
£818
per person
Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport
3.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Mon, 6 Nov
Heathrow - San Antonio Intl.
£831
per person
Mokara Hotel & Spa San Antonio
4.5 out of 5.0Tue, 31 Oct - Mon, 6 Nov
Heathrow - San Antonio Intl.
£1,419
per person
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