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.

For residents and tourists alike, you will never run out of things to do in San Antonio. If it’s entertainment you are looking for, then South Texas has all you need. From the nightlife to the wholesome family happenings, it’s sure to catch your attention. And when you talk about being entertained, going to the movies will always be a hands down choice. Right in the middle of Texas, you could find the extravagant and cutting-edge cinemas that will give you the viewing experience of your life. Majority of these cinemas offer a long list of blockbusters shown on gargantuan screens.

On the other hand, shopping is not far behind. Alamo City boasts of its shopping havens within the locality and around San Marcos, where a number of malls and boutiques are located – including the famous River Walk. With destinations like the River Walk, the scenery itself is already a great experience. Not only that, places commonly visited by tourists just like the Alamo might turn out to be your chance to get in touch with the city’s colorful past. That’s because as the primary tourist attraction, the Alamo certainly has established itself in the pages of history.

When it comes to family enjoyment, San Antonio’s two major theme parks would be a great idea as well as the city’s water parks that operate all over the city. Drop by the local parks to take a walk. This is one of the family-oriented pastimes you can do in San Antonio. Thanks to the wonderful weather, outdoor life in San Antonio is always active – at any time of the year. Alamo City is also filled with sports-related events. Besides owning the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA as well as other minor league teams in baseball and hockey, this city organizes amateur athletic tournaments which include high school sports for people like you who might be interested. The city of San Antonio did not leave culture behind. It’s the best place to expose you to culture through a number of destinations – cafes that promote poetry and art, museums and music establishments that play grass roots music.