Whether it’s for you or your clients, San Antonio is somewhere special. This a city that will surprise and enthrall.
HISTORIC LANDMARKS
Founded in 1718, San Antonio recently celebrated 300 years of multicultural heritage. The Alamo is a must-see, with the Ralston Family Collections Center displaying priceless artifacts, including gifts from musician and historian Phil Collins. After dark, the San Fernando Cathedral in Main Plaza presents The Saga, a 24-minute light projection detailing the city’s history. San Antonio’s five mission complexes – including Mission San José, Mission Concepción, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada – along with The Alamo, form a UNESCO World Heritage site, perfect for cultural itineraries.
The Saga at San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio (photo credit Brenda Bazan)
CULINARY & SHOPPING EXPERIENCES
San Antonio is a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, offering award-winning dining and unique shopping. The Pearl District, a restored brewery, is now a lively hub of shops, restaurants, bars, and a weekend farmers’ market. Historic Market Square features over 100 shops and eateries blending Mexican and Southwestern culture. Along the River Walk, travellers can enjoy restaurants such as Ocho, Mi Tierra Café, Best Quality Daughter, Biga, Supper and Boudro’s.
Fine dining options in San Antonio include Biga
ARTS & CULTURE
Art lovers can explore the McNay Art Museum, featuring 19th- and 20th-century masterpieces, and the San Antonio Museum of Art, housed in a former brewery with 5,000 years of artwork. Both are easily accessible from the River Walk and pair well with nearby dining options.
FAMILY & OUTDOOR FUN
Families can enjoy Six Flags Fiesta Texas, SeaWorld San Antonio, Morgan’s Wonderland, and the San Antonio Zoo, home to over 750 species. Nature enthusiasts can visit the Japanese Tea Garden or paddle along the 12-kilometre Mission Reach Trail. Golfers can explore 33 local courses, including The Oaks at TCP San Antonio, host of the PGA Tour’s Valero Texas Open.
There’s plenty of welcoming green space in San Antonio
FESTIVALS & ENTERTAINMENT
Fiesta San Antonio in April features 100 events and attracts over three million visitors, with music, parades, and cultural celebrations. Sports fans can watch the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Nearby attractions include Natural Bridge Caverns, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, the Guadalupe River, and historic Gruene Hall, Texas’s oldest dance hall.
San Antonio offers a rich mix of history, culture, culinary delights, outdoor adventure, and family-friendly attractions, making it a versatile and compelling destination for every type of traveller.
For more information visit TravelTexas.com.
San Antonio Museum of Art
