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San Antonio Area Guide

History

Begun in 1718 as a mission called the Mission San Antonio de Valero, the name eventually became the Alamo and while there were several other Spanish missions to come, the city’s real growth came from a settlement begun in 1731. Begun as a first step towards colonizing Texas, many families in San Antonio now proudly trace their roots here from the Spanish Canary Islands.

Today, San Antonio is steeped in a rich Spanish culture, as well as many others, becoming a city accented by its long and varied heritage. San Antonio is one of the most famous centers for art museums, theaters and tourist attractions and will always have something entertaining going on for both visitors and residents to enjoy!

Come visit and join the celebration! It won’t matter if you live here or not, whether you’re visiting or are a long time resident, San Antonio will embrace you with open arms!

Attractions and Activities

San Antonio River Walk – Open 365 days a year, the River Walk is lined with restaurants, hotels attractions and more. To learn more, visit: http://thesanantonioriverwalk.com/

Sea World San Antonio - The world’s largest marine life adventure park and family entertainment showplace features animal attractions and educational experiences that all ages from toddler to senior will enjoy. For more information, visit: http://www.seaworld.com/sanantonio/

McNay Art Museum – At the death of Mrs. McNay in 1950, her 700 piece art collection, along with her house and the surround 23 acres, established the first museum of modern art in Texas. Come enjoy a walk through history as you have the opportunity to view fine art and other collections. To learn more visit: http://www.mcnayart.org/

The Alamo – The stuff of legends, The Alamo waits patiently for her visitors to come. See the original site of the mission and enjoy the many activities this popular spot has to offer. Visit the mission, enjoy the museum and check out the gift shop! For more information visit: http://www.visitsanantonio.com/visitors/play/index.aspx

Parks and Recreation

Six Flags Fiesta Texas - Come enjoy the rides, the fun, the sun at Six Flags. Whether you want to hit every ride there or just like to stroll around and see the sights, Six Flags will be fun for the entire family. To learn more visit: http://www.sixflags.com/fiestaTexas/index.aspx

San Antonio Parks & Recreation - Enjoy one of the many parks in San Antonio that offer everything from picnic grounds to playgrounds, hiking trails to beautiful shade covered areas and enjoy watching the day go by! For more information visit: http://www.sanantonio.gov/sapar/

San Antonio Zoo - Open year round, the San Antonio Zoo features animals from monkeys to zebras and everything that walks, crawls and swims, in between. Make plans to visit today! To learn more about the gorgeous San Antonio Zoo, visit: http://www.sazoo-aq.org/

Please visit http://www.sanantonio.gov/sapar
to learn more about the many things the Parks and Recreations Department has to offer on your visit.

Events Calendar:

Summer Fest – Food, culture music and art enjoy the spotlight for this two day event held in Market Square.

Fourth of July - Fireworks, Food and Festivals. All synonymous with San Antonio’s Fourth of July annual events.

Oktoberfest, San Antonio - Family entertainment in the form of authentic German food and festivities will be the order of the day, so join us!

To learn more and get a complete list of festivals and events, please visit: http://san.antonio.eventguide.com/