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As the gateway city to
southern Texas, modern
San Antonio remains as
much vaquero as
it is 'buckaroo' - Spanish
saludos are just
as likely to greet your
ears as the ubiquitous
'Howdy'. It has one of
the state's most stroll-worthy
downtown areas, and the
lively blend of Tex and
Mex is enchanting.
It's the only US city with five original Spanish Colonial missions within its limits, where mission churches still function and aqueducts carry water to farmers. But it's not all 'mañana syndrome'. SA (as locals call it) is the nation's tenth-largest city and the state's biggest tourism draw.
Places to See
Buckhorn Saloon and Museum
The Buckhorn Hall of Horns, Fins & Feathers is one of the best kitsch spots around. The halls of mounted......
Downtown
McNay Art Museum
The McNay Art Museum sports some very impressive pieces. Highlights from this outstanding collection......
San Antonio Museum Of Art
Housed in the original (1884) Lone Star Brewery, SAMA hosts exciting rotating exhibitions, regular poetry......
Downtown
The Alamo
In the early 18th century, the Spanish constructed five San Antonio-area missions as way stations for......
Downtown
Witte Museum
The Witte Museum - it's pronounced 'witty' - is a great place to spend the day with kids. The Science......
Brackenridge Park
Places to Eat
La Fonda
For authentic and lively Mexican cuisine, head to this local institution. You can order ahead for take......
Monte Vista Historical Distric
Tip Top Café
Spendthrifts and gourmands on a budget will love this place. The colossal chicken-fried steak is enough......
Twin Sisters Bakery & Cafe
In the heart of the downtown area, Twin Sisters Bakery and Cafe is a welcoming spot that will appeal......
Downtown
Transport
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) offers flights from within Texas and from many destinations across the rest of the US. Many destinations in Mexico are linked directly and via connecting services. The airport is about 16km (10mi) north of downtown, just north of the intersection of Loop 410 and Hwy 281. Shuttle buses and taxis run between the airport and the city all day long, and many of the larger downtown hotels offer free rides to their guests.
Amtrak trains link San Antonio to Los Angeles, Tucson, Palm Springs, El Paso, New Orleans and Florida on the Sunset Limited and to Chicago via Austin, Dallas, Little Rock, St Louis and more on the Texas Eagle.
Buses arrive just north of downtown, with regular daily services to and from Austin, Dallas, Galveston, Houston and New Orleans. |
