If you are going on vacation to Texas, don’t miss out on a visit to San Antonio. This colorful and vibrant city has many daytime and evening activities to suit both families and adults. You may think every movie theater is more or less the same, well you are in for a treat in Texas. Large, luxurious and ultra modern, they really enhance your cinematic experience.

The Alamo city is home to some of the best malls in all of Texas. It also has some terrific outdoor stores, and one definitely worth a visit is River Walk. Both the immediate area and nearby San Marcos both deserve to be explored. Even if history really isn’t your thing, you can’t have failed to hear about the Alamo and the famous battle that took place there. The famous monument to one of the greatest historical times in America’s history is possibly Texas’ most famous tourist attraction. if you are looking for family entertainment, try out one of the many water parks in the area, or the 2 theme parks. These are very popular and the long hours they are open make use of the fabulous climate that Texas enjoys. There also plenty of parks that have activities and scenic walks.

The Alamo city has a great sporting tradition, and there are still plenty of games you can take in. Why not go and cheer on the minor league teams that play hockey and baseball? Their basketball team plays as pro level and the home games are a real experience. Don’t think that San Antonio is all about fun with a bit of history thrown in, there’s a whole lotta culture going on too. Museums, Poetry and grass roots music all enhance your visit here. Wherever you live in the US, you should be close to a city that has daily flights to San Antonio. Combine this with the great hotel rates and you have yourself a fabulous trip.

The River Walk along the San Antonio River has become the city’s number one tourist attraction, and it is custom made for walking. USA visitors and international enthusiasts alike find that few other American cities have such a beautifully laid out pedestrian attraction right in the downtown area. Located twenty feet (six metres) below street level, the River Walk feels like a world apart from the bustling city. Here you can see lovely fountains and picturesque bridges, and listen to mariachi bands. The River Walk grew out of a flood control project that was conceived of in 1921, and completed in 1941. Smart planning and imaginative design have turned it into San Antonio’s jewel.

It’s a relaxing introduction to San Antonio that gives your feet a break before your main walk begins. Then visit the Aztec Theatre, a wonderfully restored monument to the Roaring Twenties. A short stroll will take you to the H.B. Ganzalez Convention Centre and HemisFair Park. At the open-air Arneson River Theatre, the river runs serenely between the audience and the stage. Be sure to see the statue of St. Anthony, the city’s patron saint, created by the sculptor Leonardo de Almeida. Bowen’s Island is a great place to stop for a quiet break. The Rivercenter Mall, with more than 125 stores and eating places, is the best place for shopping. For great live music, go to the venue called the Landing. All of this is within easy reach of the River Walk.

Nobody who is walking USA’s San Antonio could complete their holiday without making a detour to see the Alamo. The shrine to Texas independence is in the heart of San Antonio, and just a few steps from the River Walk. The chapel and adjacent barracks are all that remain of the larger mission compound that was turned into a fort. Here, on the morning of March 6, 1836, a small garrison led by William Barret Travis, James Bowie and David Crockett, fought to the last man against the overwhelming forces of Mexican dictator General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. The site is now a museum, where among other things you can see a superb short film about the battle. Across the road is the Alamo Cenotaph, a sixty-foot (18 metre) memorial to the men who died that day.