Travel Eye on San Antonio (Texas, USA)

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Overview:

San Antonio is a vibrant city rich in over three centuries of tradition! The sounds, flavors, histories, and cultures of the Native Americans, Old Mexico, Wild West, African-Americans, Germans, and the Deep South have merged together to create the diversified melting pot that creates San Antonio. All of these backgrounds have put their stamp upon the city, its culture, and its architecture, joining together to make San Antonio one of America 's “four most unique cities”.

According to legend, a Spanish missionary traveling through Texas came upon a tribe of Payaya Indians who lived among the wild grapes and Cypress Trees upon the banks of a sparkling oasis. The oasis they had found was named Rio Saint Antonio de Padua, from whence The San Antonio River derives its name. Today you can dine at some of San Antonio 's finest restaurants, or shop in style along the River Walk also known as ‘The Riviera of Texas'.

The City is most famous for The Alamo and the San Antonio Spurs Basketball Team. The Alamo was already a hundred years old at the time of the siege and battle. It was founded in 1718 as a Spanish mission for the purpose of Christianizing the Indians indigenous to the area. The Indians themselves built the mission under the supervision of the Spanish priests and it was named Mission "San Antonio de Valero." The church was designed without the benefit of a master engineer, the roof collapsed almost immediately, and this portion of the mission was never actually completed. The Alamo is now a museum with many artifacts and all the history of the battle available and is well worth a visit.

If you enjoy live sports its well worth a visit to the SBC centre to see the San Antonio Spurs in their quest to get to the NBA finals.

Locality:

San Antonio is located in the southern region's beautiful Hill Country of the “ Lone Star State ”. It is the second largest city in Texas and the eighth largest city in the United States . It is the seat of Bexar County and all of the amenities it offers make San Antonio an excellent city to visit or live in.

San Antonio is around 3 hours west of Houston on I-10, 4 1/2 hours south of Dallas and 80 minutes south of Austin on I-35. From San Antonio you can drive south into Mexico on I-35 in around 2 1/2 hours and to the Gulf of Mexico coast at Corpus Christi in just over 2 hours.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to do:

Plunge into an ocean of family adventure at SeaWorld San Antonio, the world's largest marine life adventure park near the scenic Texas Hill Country!

Fiesta Texas® is an adventure for the entire family. Bugs Bunny and his Looney Tune pals are a must-see for children of all ages. There's a special area in the water park, and over 16 thrilling rides, made just for kids. Come for the rides, and stay for the shows!

The Witte Museum is San Antonio 's premiere museum of South Texas history, culture, and natural science. Located in Brackenridge Park , on the banks of the San Antonio River , the Witte offers permanent exhibits that include dinosaur skeletons, cave drawings, wildlife dioramas, and even some live animals.

Enjoy a trip to an Old Texas Working Cattle Ranch and experience true cowboy adventures Dude Ranch style. Trips are available just outside San Antonio .

Why not try Horseback Riding Adventures and Lessons while you're at the “Cowboy Capital of the World”.