San Antonio
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| San Antonio | |
|---|---|
| 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 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)
- San Antonio International Airport (IATA: SAT, ICAO: KSAT)
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.
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