San Antonio

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San Antonio


The Alamo

Location
Country USA
Latitude 29° 32′ 1.3″ N
Longitude 98° 28′ 11.2″ W
Time Zone GMT/UTC -8 (Standard Time)
Statistics
Population 1,296,682 (2006)
Area 412.1 sq mi ; (approximate)
Currency US Dollar (USD)
Electricity 110V
Language English

San Antonio Layover

City Overview

San Antonio on Google Maps

San Antonio is the second-largest city in the state of Texas and the seventh largest city in the United States. Located in the northern part of South Texas, the city is a cultural gateway into the American Southwest. San Antonio is the seat of Bexar County with a population just under 1.3 million as of the 2006 U.S. Census estimate, as well as the 4th fastest growing large city in the nation from 2000-2006 in terms of percentage. Its metropolitan area has a population of over 1.9 million and is the 29th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S.

The Airport(s)

Layover Hotels

Hilton Palacio del Rio

  • Located on the River Walk, nice hotel.
  • Nice Patio Bar on the River Walk Link

San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter

  • The hotel is next to the Rivercenter Mall.
  • Located near the Alamo and on the River Walk

Getting Around

Things to See and Do

The Alamo

The Alamo is open every day of the year except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Our hours are 9:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Monday through Saturday and 10:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. on Sunday. To better serve visitors, the Alamo will remain open on Fridays and Saturdays until 7 P.M. during the months of June, July and August. Admission is Free.

The Riverwalk

One of the most popular tourist attractions is Texas, The Riverwlak is in downtown San Antonino. Comprised of Shops, Restaurants, and Bars, it's a great place to catch a meal or people watch.

Shopping

Rivercenter Mall

Surrounded by the romance of the River Walk, Rivercenter is as scenic as the shopping is spectacular. Preview the sights of San Antonio's entertainment destination.

Where to Eat

  • Luciano on the River - Italian Restaurant with reasonable menu and excellent food. Located in the Rivercenter Mall.
  • Landry's Seafood House - Chain Restaurant, great food. Located on the Riverwalk.

Clubs, Bars, Nightlife

Safety Advisories

No specific safety threats at this time.

WARNINGS: Low

State Department Travel Warnings



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