San Antonio People and Culture
The spirit of Texas is evident when visiting the city of San Antonio. Although the city is on the cutting edge of contemporary changes, it still retains its sense of history and tradition. This is evident when you visit the Downtown area of San Antonio. With so many wonderful areas of interest, it’s no wonder that there are so many visitors, workers, and residents that frequent the area. Located in the heart of Downtown is the Alamo, which is the most famous tourist attraction in San Antonio. Over 2.5 million people visit the grounds each year. The Alamo is most remembered as a heroic struggle against overwhelming odds. To this day the Alamo remains hallowed ground and a shrine to Texas liberty. Another popular destination is the network of walkways around the San Antonio River called the Riverwalk. It links several major attractions one story below the busy streets of downtown San Antonio. If you’re in the mood to shop, then El Mercado is also located downtown. It’s the largest Mexican marketplace outside of Mexico. While in the area you may want to visit the Buckhorn Saloon & Museum, which won a “Best Attraction” award from the Downtown Alliance. The Buckhorn Saloon and Museum has delighted hundreds of thousands of visitors for over 120 years. You will be delighted too, try and find a rental with Best Vacation Rentals Online to take advantage of the privacy, space and convenience that just isn't available in a regular hotel setting.
San Antonio Events and Attractions
San Antonio also offers a wide variety of activities to keep the whole family occupied. The Plaza Wax Museum & Ripley’s believe It or Not are two unique attractions that will keep you guessing what’s real and what’s not. You may also want to check out the San Antonio Zoo, which is always a big hit with the kids. No trip is complete without a visit to see Shamu. Seaworld is also a very popular vacation destination. With only 3 locations in the U.S., Seaworld San Antonio is definitely something you don’t want to miss. You may also want to stop to smell the roses, as well as all of the other plants they have at the Botanical Gardens. Although the idea was conceived as early as 1940, after many years of effort and careful planning, the San Antonio Botanical Gardens where finally founded in 1980, and today encompass 33 acres of tranquility. After opening your nose to new smells you may also want to open your ears to new sounds. Let go of any preconceptions you may have about classical music and give San Antonio Symphony a try. Open up your ears to the skillful manipulation of so many instruments working in concert and you will soon realize how much pleasure a live orchestra can provide. Many people recognize the music because they hear it from advertisements, soundtracks and television. The avid sports fan will also enjoy their visit to San Antonio. Catch a Spurs game at the newly renamed AT&T Center and let the crowds roar revitalize your senses. The Spurs have been playing in San Antonio since 1973 and have won three NBA championships.
San Antonio Restaurants
After taking in the sights and sound of San Antonio, tourists can sample some of its world famous Tex-Mex cuisine at some of the many wonderful restaurants throughout the city. Acenar offers a fresh new approach to Tex-Mex cuisine by creating cutting edge dishes in a friendly and relaxed dining environment. Although Acenar specializes in modern Tex-Mex dishes, they also offer tastes inspired by the history and heritage of Mexico and Texas. If you’re in the mood for more of a fine dining experience then Biga On the Banks will definitely tantalize your taste buds. The food and atmosphere are sure to satisfy. The Casa Rio, which means river house, is another landmark attraction that was the first business to establish itself along the river front. It’s located right along the banks of the San Antonio River which in turn creates one of the greatest dining environments you’ll ever experience.
