Once you’ve arrived and gotten your feet on the ground, the fun is ready to begin! There is something to do here for just about everyone, from the exciting family fun of major theme parks like Six Flags Fiesta Texas and SeaWorld San Antonio to historic locations like the world-famous Alamo, the historic Missions and the gorgeous River Walk, referred to by many as the Texan Riviera. Besides it’s combination of rich history and Old World charm, San Antonio is full of stunning architecture, culturally relevant arts, culture, and educational museums, rightly making it the number one tourist destination in Texas.

The pleasant temperatures in San Antonio average in the 60s year-round. You’ll have to biggest chance of coming across a few rainy days during the late spring and mid fall. On those days a trip to one of the museums or even to the six-story San Antonio IMAX theater may be a great way to pass the time. If you like it hot, the real warm weather comes in the summer months, when the humidity is higher and temperatures can rise way above 90. To take advantage of the great Texas climate, you’ll find that sightseeing excursions to The Alamo, Hemisfair Park and River Walk are truly unbeatable ways to spend a day here.

The famous San Antonio Zoo, which is currently home to over 3,500 animals, is one of the city’s top attractions for both kids and grown-ups alike.You’ll find that San Antonio offers vacationers a large number of quality choices for dining and lodging, making your stay as satisfying and relaxing as possible. From some of the world’s best Tex-Mex cuisine served in an authentic Texas manner, to both four-star and budget accommodations, making a San Antonio vacation experience a vacation experience of a lifetime!

If you enjoy control over your sightseeing plans, the Alamo Hop On Hop Off Trolley is a great way to discover San Antonio’s best attractions and locations while moving along at your own speed. The air-condition trolley makes stops at all of the city’s most popular highlights and locations, while allowing you to move along at a leisurely pace.When you have finished visiting one attraction, simply hop on the following trolley that passes by. As a guest, you will have unlimited hop-on-hop-off privileges for two full days.

Historic Market Square – Featuring a wide variety of over fifty specialty restaurants and shops within a 3-square block area, visitors can enjoy dining, shopping and arts and crafts in a quaint market setting.

Institute of Texan Cultures – Located in downtown San Antonio on the UTSA HemisFair Park Campus, site of the 1968 world’s fair, The Institute of Texan Cultures is just a short distance short from the River Walk and Alamo. The institute features nearly 65,000 square feet of interactive displays and exhibits that tell the stories of Texans, along with a massive collection of over 3.5 million photos.

The Alamo – The legend and myth of the Alamo is in fact the true story of Texas itself. The mission was founded in 1718, and became the location where 189 Texians and Tejanos fought to oppose the Santa Anna’s military and became a legend that continues to grow as it captures the imagination of people across America.

La Villita – San Antonio’s oldest neighborhood founded over three-hundred years ago, is today a bustling community of artisans and craftsmen. Also featuring a variety of restaurants and shops, La Villita continues to be a vital part of San Antonio’s history and future.

Rivercenter Mall, Riverboat Rides and Imax Theater – The Rivercenter Mall features over 130 retail shops and restaurants. You can then ride a Riverboat along the River Walk on a lunch, dinner or cocktail cruise. Finally, you can step back in time and relive the Battle of the Alamo on the six-story IMAX Theater screen in “Alamo…the Price of Freedom.”

Mission San Jose – Restored in the 1930′s by the Works Projects Administration and recognized as the “Queen of the Missions”, the Mission San Jose is the largest of all the missions and a great sightseeing experience.

Mission Concepcion – The oldest unrestored stone church within the United States, a number of original frescos are still visible in many of the rooms.

San Fernando Cathedral - Located in the center of San Antonio and founded in 1738, the Cathedral is one of the oldest Catholic parish church buildings in the America’s southwest. Texan hero James Bowie was married to Ursula de Veramendi in its sanctuary, and it was also used a lookout by Mexican General Santa Anna.

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