Best San Antonio Day Trips & Things to Do

The seventh most populous city in the United States is this South Texas metropolis named after Saint Anthony of Padua. San Antonio was founded in 1716 as a Spanish mission by Father Antonio de Olivares. The city is famous for being the site of the Battle of the Alamo in 1836 between Mexican and Texian soldiers. City points of interest include the Alamo Mission, River Walk, Cathedral of San Fernando, Spanish Governor's Palace, HemisFair Park, The Majestic Theatre, The Fairmount Hotel, the Menger Hotel and La Villita Historic Arts Village. Show All