San Antonio experiences hot summers, with some days reaching 100 degrees. The city is busy during this period, and hotel rates may be more expensive. Consider visiting San Antonio during winter when the temperatures are milder, and accommodation rates lower. There are plenty of festivals and events in Antonio year round, so visitors will easily find things to do.
If you are planning on exploring other destinations in Texas, take note of the large driving distances and plan your route in advance. San Antonio is located three hours west of Houston, and more than four hours south of Dallas.
San Antonio was named after Saint Anthony of Padua – as the story goes, Spanish explorers stopped in the area that would one day be San Antonio on June 13, 1691, on the day every year which happens to be Saint Anthony's feast day. Today, San Antonio is home to the famous San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo every year, and to the 4-time NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs pro basketball team.
San Antonio has about 1.4 million residents, and has seen a 52% growth in population in the last 25 years! That makes it the fastest-growing big city in the USA.San Antonio is a city steeped in history and natural beauty. Yet, in addition to the “headlining attractions” of this Texan city, there are a few unique sites that everyone should make sure to see during their stay.
1. Remember The Alamo: Remember the Alamo by visiting one of history's most popular sites. The Alamo, itself, was constructed as a mission and became part of US History when Mexico attacked Texas. Within The Alamo, there is a museum that provides a history of events, as well as memorabilia from the era.
2. The Natural Bridge Caverns: The Natural Bridge Caverns offer some of nature's most amazing sites. There is a 70-minute tour of this underground wonder as well as a chance for the adventurous to climb portions of the cavern.
3. San Antonio Missions National Historic Parks: San Antonio Missions National Historic Parks is a collection of missions and other architectural places of Spanish influence. The visitor center shows a 20-minute presentation and contains a gift and book shop.
4. El Mercado: Otherwise known as Market Square is over 30 shops and venues that gives visitors a chance to take a little of San Antonio home. If shopping isn't your thing, then enjoy the views and the sounds of the mariachi bands.
5. Guinness Book of World Records Museum: For something a little quirky, visit the Guinness Book of World Records Museum, Ripley's Haunted Adventure and Davy Crockett's Tall Tale Ride. These interactive attractions bring the famous record book to life, gives visitors a good scare and tells Davy Crockett's story with actors and animatronics.
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| Book At | Miles/km to San Antonio | Directions to San Antonio | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio (Northwest) | 0/0 | Directions | 29.425544 | -98.49317 |
| San Antonio (North) | 0/0 | Directions | 29.426142 | -98.49317 |
| Ft Sm Houston | 2/4 | Directions | 29.44326 | -98.462183 |
| Lackland Afb | 8/13 | Directions | 29.387896 | -98.62054 |
| San Antonio (Northeast) | 11/18 | Directions | 29.548521 | -98.374355 |
| Universal City | 15/24 | Directions | 29.54801 | -98.29112 |
| Schertz | 16/26 | Directions | 29.55217 | -98.26973 |
| *Distance is calculated aerial. Actual will be different. | ||||
