San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio has historically been known as Military City USA. In 2017, the city officially trademarked the term. This term demonstrates San Antonio’s deep military roots and its commitment to supporting the military. San Antonio is America’s seventh largest city (1.45 million). You will find a city full of history and culture.
There are so many things that San Antonio and the surrounding areas offer including:
Outdoors and Nature
- Over 110 miles of city trails
- Tobin Land Bridge
- Over 250 City Parks
- Texas State Parks and Natural Areas such as Enchanted Rock and Pedernales Falls
- City and County Parks and Natural Areas such as Hamilton Pool Preserve and Jacob’s Well
- National Parks such as Big Bend and Lyndon B. Johnson Historical Park
History
The Alamo, San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site Designation
Fun Things to Do
Visit the famous San Antonio Riverwalk, farmer’s markets, amusement parks, waterparks, floating down the Guadalupe or Comal rivers, Canyon Lake, Zoo, Safari, botanical gardens and an amazing (and growing) foodie scene.
Food
Not only does San Antonio have an amazing foodie scene, but it is also only one of two cities in the US that has been designated a UNESCO living city for Gastronomy. That means that the international community thinks San Antonio’s food culture is so diverse and special that they send funds to keep it alive, thriving and growing.
Cost of Living
San Antonio’s cost of living is 14% below the national average.
Annual Events
- San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo: Every February
- Fiesta San Antonio: Every April
- Restaurant Week: Every January and August
- Oktoberfest: Every October
Sports
National basketball league, soccer, minor league baseball, golf courses.
Arts & Culture
Arts scene first Friday of every month, museums, theatre, concerts, and live music.
Day Trips
Hill Country, Austin, Houston, Texas Gulf Coast
