San Antonio captures the spirit of Texas. Now the eighth largest city in the United States, the city has retained its sense of history and tradition, while carefully blending in cosmopolitan progress. The city has always been a crossroads and a meeting place. Sounds and flavors of Native Americans, Old Mexico, Germans, the Wild West, African-Americans and the Deep South mingle and merge. Close to twenty million visitors a year delight in the discovery of San Antonio's charms.

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The King William Historic Area is a 25-block area near downtown San Antonio on the south bank of the San Antonio River. In the late 1800's the King William District was the most elegant residential area in San Antonio. Prominent German merchants originally settled the area. It was zoned as Texas’ first historic district, and has once again become a fashionable neighborhood. The King William Historic Area includes three local and national historic districts, as well as properties individually recognized for their historical significance. More about the King William Historic Area

The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum is proud to have been voted "2002 Best Attraction" by the Downtown Alliance/San Antonio. Discover more than 120 years of history.... Texas style. Marvel at two stories of the most exotic collections you've ever seen, from our unique horn collection, to cowboy memorabilia and fish from the Seven Seas. See a two headed calf and a lamb with eight legs! Test your hand in our authentic shooting gallery and arcade. Don't miss the world's only Wax Museum of Texas History. More about the Buckhorn Saloon & Museum

On the east side of Alamo Plaza is the most famous spot in Texas where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna’s army. Mission San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo) was established in 1718 as the city’s first mission. The chapel, one of the most photographed facades in the nation, and the Long Barracks are all that remain of the original fort. More about the Alamo

The San Antonio Botanical Garden is a 33-acre living museum, one can enjoy colorful seasonal floral displays, a serene native forest walk, exotic plant specimens from around the world and modernistic glass pyramids. The Native Texas Trail is a unique aspect of the San Antonio Botanical Garden. This area consists of plant communities’ characteristic of the Hill Country (Edwards Plateau), East Texas Piney Woods, and South Texas. These three distinctive and diverse ecological regions of Texas vary in soil, plant life, topography, and weather. More about San Antonio Botanical Garden

The chain of missions established along the San Antonio River in the 18th century are reminders of one of Spain’s most successful attempts to extend its New World dominion from Mexico. Representing both church and state, these missions were charged with converting the local Native Americans, collectively called Coahuiltecans, into devout Catholics and productive members of Spanish society. More than just churches on the Spanish Colonial frontier, the missions also served as vocational and educational centers, economic enterprises involved in agricultural and ranching endeavors and regional trade. More about the San Antonio Missions

Come experience one of the world's premier caverns, Natural Bridge Caverns in San Antonio. Take the North Cavern Tour and see what millions of others have seen - an incredible underground world of natural beauty. This 75-minute tour travels through a half-mile of the largest and most spectacular show cavern in Texas. Other cavern tours include the Jeremy Room Flashlight Tour and the South Cavern Adventure tour. More about the Natural Bridge Caverns

Welcome to San Antonio's most unique and exciting shopping, dining and entertaining experience, the Market Square. Market Square is authentically Mexico, enriched with a fascinating legacy of public markets and festivals celebrating the Spanish culture on many weekends. Visitors browse through the 32 shops at "El Mercado," an area patterned after an authentic Mexican market. In addition, there are 80 specialty shops in Farmers Market Plaza. Enjoy the colors, the noise, the fun and the food of Mexican and Spanish culture at this unique place in San Antonio. More about the Historic Market Square

SeaWorld San Antonio, the world's largest marine life adventure park and family entertainment showplace, presents a splashy lineup of more than 25 sensational shows, thrilling rides, animal attractions and educational experiences for all ages. It's actually four parks in one on 250 acres: a show park, a rides and slides park, a water park and an amazing animals park. At SeaWorld San Antonio, there's something for everyone! More about the SeaWorld San Antonio

Rio San Antonio Cruises offers exciting cruise tours in the heart of San Antonio's River Walk. This attraction is pure San Antonio. Conventions thrive here with the opportunity to capture that genuine taste of San Antonio that you have been wanting to spice up your stay. Experience San Antonio on a relaxing Rio San Antonio river cruise. More about the Rio San Antonio