In a recent
trip to Texas I found myself with a free day to explore the San Antonio
area. I had never visited that part of
the country before so I was eager to check out what the area had to offer. I found it to be a vibrant, up and coming and
very picturesque part of Texas. The
Texas Hill Country reaches into San Antonio providing some of the most
beautiful hilly vistas the state has to offer.
There is an abundance of great restaurants, shopping malls and
attractions all around the city and surrounding area. Here are a few of the highlights:
The Alamo which is officially known as “The Alamo
Mission in San Antonio” is the most famous of the many missions built along the
San Antonio River. The historic battle
of The Alamo took place in 1836. You can
learn all about its rich history on a tour that can be completed in under an
hour.
River Walk is a tree lined waterway running through the
heart of the city and is one of the top tourist attractions in San
Antonio. It has an abundance of shops,
bars and restaurants, offering
plenty of opportunities to sample some of the best Tex-Mex around. You might want to consider ordering the Chili
as it’s known to be San Antonio’s signature dish. Dotted with colorful umbrellas along the
waterway, River Walk takes you right through the city where you can see all the
city’s sites by either taking a stroll or by enjoying a boat ride.
Natural
Bridges Caverns is another
top attraction. It offers a great way to
escape the Texas heat if you are visiting during the summer months as the
temperature inside the cavern never gets above 70 degrees all year round. Guided tours are available for a small
fee. While visiting the area be sure to
check out the Wildlife Ranch and the Watchtower Challenge. These are great activities if you are
traveling with young children.
If you find
yourself in San Antonio with more than 24 hours on hand, there is an abundance
of family fun activities such as Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Sea
World, both located right in the city. If you are a hoops fan then you’ll want to be
sure to catch a San Antonio Spurs game at the AT&T Center.
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Thank you to travel blogger Lisa
Medeiros. Follow her on Twitter
@lisamedeiros_
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