San Antonio is the second largest city in Texas and offers a lively cultural scene as well as several important historical attractions. An extensive bus and rail system services the city, though many of the main attractions can be reached on foot. The most famous and popular area is along the city´s River Walk, lined with shops, nightclubs, restaurants, and home to various parades and celebrations throughout the year.

The Alamo is the number one tourist attraction in Texas. A National Historical Landmark, the Alamo was a mission that was the site of the “Battle of the Alamo” the most famous battle of the Texas Revolution in the early 1800´s. Visitors to the Alamo can tour the building and learn the history of the mission and the details of the famous battle with no admission fee.

SeaWorld, the San Antonio Zoo and Six Flags Fiesta theme parks provide family fun while the Modern Art Museum showcases the works of local and international artists. The Cathedral of San Fernando, the Japanese Tea Garden and the Spanish Governor´s Palace are also popular with residents and locals alike. Tex-Mex cuisine is plentiful, and delicious, in San Antonio. At restaurants around town, you can enjoy the spicy tastes of this local cuisine, washed down with a handcrafted margarita, of course.

Links –
River Walk - http://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/
Alamo - http://www.thealamo.org/
SeaWorld - http://www.seaworld.com/sanantonio/
Zoo - http://www.sazoo-aq.org/
Six Flags - http://www.sixflags.com/fiestaTexas/index.aspx
Art Museum - http://www.mcnayart.org/
Cathedral - http://www.sfcathedral.org/
Tea Garden - http://www.sanantonio.gov/sapar/japanhis.asp?res=1024&ver=true
Governor´s Palace - http://www.sanantonio.gov/dtops/SpanGovPal.asp