If you’ve just moved to warm and sunny San Antonio, you may be looking to explore your new city and learn some about its rich history and vibrant culture. Or maybe you are just now looking into apartments in San Antonio TX and are anticipating and planning all the fun adventures you can go on once your move in. Here are a few of the most notable sites to see in San Antonio.
San Antonio River Walk
One of the most striking things about San Antonio is its impressive San Antonio River Walk or the Paseo del Rio. This 15 miles stretch of river walk boasts a little of everything that makes San Antonio so unique and vibrant. Along this walk, there are shops, museums, hotels, and restaurants to represent the diverse culture of the region. The path is lined by large cypress trees and wanders along the San Antonio River. You can wander the river walk on your own or take a guided tour. The river offers bike tours and hop-on-hop-off cruises. These cruises pass by the scenic Arneson River Theatre, Marriage Island, and the San Antonio Museum of Art. If you are around for festivals or holidays, there are a number of impressive light shows that are set up along this river walk, making the already gorgeous river that much more stunning.
The Alamo
Perhaps one of the most famous sites in San Antonio, the Alamo is a must-see if you are looking to learn more about the city and its history. Built in 1718, the Mission San de Valero which would later become the Alamo has been central to the history of the area. The Alamo offers battlefield tours of the Battle of the Alamo in 1836. These tours can be self-guided or even audio guided. You can see the historic Alamo church and the Long Barrack Museum. The Alamo also puts on living history depictions that you can choose to participate in.
Mission Trail
The Mission Trail is a nine-mile trail that starts at the Alamo and passes by each of the other four missions in San Antonio. These other missions include Mission San Hose which is the largest of the five Spanish frontier missions, which also offers a mariachi mass every Sunday. The other missions are Mission Espada, Mission San Juan, and Mission Concepcion.
Other Sites to See
There are a lot of lovely historical sites to see in San Antonio including
# The Tower of the Americas
# San Fernando de Bexar Cathedral
# King William Historic District
There are a number of tours, guided, self-guided, bike tours, cruises, and even helicopter tours. San Antonio has something to offer everyone. From the renowned cuisine to the historical architecture to the peaceful river walk, you are sure to fall in love with this sunny city.
