The city of San Antonio is found in Texas, to the Southern Central part of the state. Its neighboring city is Houston which is located almost 200 miles to the northeast of San Antonio. It is also 150 miles away from the Mexican border that is found to the south. The city is served by the San Antonio International Airport. Most of the population in the city is made up of Tejano, who maintain a Hispanic culture. The climatic conditions of the city are characterized by hot summers and cool winters. The best time for visiting is therefore in either spring or fall. The city is a popular tourist destination in the region, with numerous attractions.

The number one attraction site in San Antonio and the greater Texas state is the Alamo. It is a historic site although nowadays it has been reconstructed into a Spanish Mission. It is found in the center of the city and according to history, this is where Texas patriots totaling to 189 died in the year 1836 while trying to defend their territory from an attack by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna of the Mexican army. There is a small museum that is found in this reconstructed mission and visitors can tour it for free.

The other unique attraction to San Antonio is the Paseo del Rio or simply referred to as the River walk.  This is a riparian canyon that was landscaped from the San Antonio River. It is characterized by numerous trees and flowers on its banks, magnificent walkways that form meanders, waterfalls and bridges that have been constructed to transverse it. The river front views from the shops, restaurants, hotels, and even nightclubs are all a sight to reckon.

The Hispanic culture blended with the Mexican heritage is another tourist thriller in the city. The La Villita area of historic significance now serves as an arts and crafts community center. This was done in a bid to try and preserve the culture of the natives. Visitors can also get a feel of the Victorian homes that are very well preserved at the King Williams Historic District. Here, one will find a restaurant at Guenther House where they can sample the city’s best local breakfast.

For a taste of Mexican style and fashion, then the Market Square, or El Mercado as locally known, is the right place to be. It is actually the largest Mexican market in the entire USA. Products range from jewelry to clothing, pottery crafts, among many more others.

Many Museums are located in the Alamo Square. They include the Hertzberg Circus Collection & Museum, the Navarro House Museum, the Buckhorn Museum and the San Antonio Children’s Museum. Perhaps the most interesting of these museums is the Buckhorn Saloon & Museum due to the strange artifacts that are found there. They include cowboy memorabilia, animal horns and other artifacts.  San Antonio also has a number of parks that act as tourist attractions. They include the HemisFair Park, the Missions National Park, and water parks like the Schlitterbahn German and Splashtown Water Parks.