SAN ANTONIO

“San Antonio is one of the friendliest cities in the nation. Southern hospitality meets Texas charm to create a culture that’s adept at making visitors feel at home. Visit the compact downtown area known for its convenience, walk along the historic streets, stroll on the lushly landscaped famous River Walk, visit museums and art galleries, shop, and partake in the awesome cuisine influenced of European and Mexican traditions of generations ago.” - visitsanantonio.com

The San Antonio River Walk is one of the most famous attractions in San Antonio. The river gently winds through the city center and is lined with beautiful paved paths, arched stone bridges and lush landscapes.
Exploring the River Walk is one of the best ways to see the city’s cultural hot spots, historic sites and other attractions.
The River Walk is 15 miles of sidewalks and paths, is best explored by a river cruiser, renting a bike or on foot.
Dining on the River Walk is a must. Sit outside under the iconic colorful umbrellas while you savor delicious San Antonio cuisine.
The dining experiences in San Antonio are rooted in European and Mexican traditions. A few favorite dining options include the historic Pearl Brewery, La Margarita Restaurant & Oyster Bar, The Monterey, Feast, La Fonda (San Antonio’s oldest Mexican restaurant) and The Cove.
Nightlife entertainment options in San Antonio are abundant. In the heart of Downtown San Antonio, Main Plaza has live music all year long.
You can go two-stepping at Cowboys Dance Hall, listen to Latin rhythms at Graham Central Station, or take in the sounds of the revered Jim Cullum Jazz Band at Bohanan’s Prime Steaks & Seafood.
There is a major event or festival every month in San Antonio. From food, arts and music festivals to sporting events, depending on what time of year you’re visiting there is sure to be a fun event to attend.
Traditions from Mexico, Europe, Asia, Africa and the West create the unique personality of San Antonio and offer incredible art rooted in these traditions.

San Antonio is one of the top 25 cities for art in the United States with over 40 performing arts stages, more than 25 museums, art festivals and outdoor sculptures and artwork.
Artpace and the McNay Art Museum, San Antonio Art League Museum, San Antonio Central Library, San Antonio Museum of Art, Southwest School of Art and the Witte Museum are places every art lover must visit.
The King William Historic District and Southtown District showcase San Antonio’s art and architecture.
The Guenther House, Steves Homestead and Villa Finale are three homes open to the public in the King William Historic District.
In Southtown, visit Blue Star Arts Center - a renovated warehouse that houses an artist space, galleries and a brewpub.
There are five missions in San Antonio: Alamo, Mission San José, Mission Concepción, Mission San Juan and Mission Espada. Together they represent the largest concentration of Spanish colonial missions in North America.
The Alamo was the first mission in San Antonio and is a must-see for any visitor.
Explore the city’s most charming neighborhoods that showcase stores selling clothing, jewelry and artwork made locally.
San Antonio is rated in the top-ten best cities for shopping with nine major shopping malls and a long list of local boutiques and antique shops.
Huebner Oaks, The Shops at La Cantera, La Villita Historic Art Village’s artisans, the Pearl Brewery complex, Southtown, Olmos Park, Alamo Heights and Stone Oak are the best places to shop in the city.

Corporate Events

With unique venues, endless entertainment options and true Southern hospitality, San Antonio is a great destination for corporate events.

The River Walk is a historic setting for networking, exploring and entertaining, and also links convention facilities, hotels, restaurants, shops, theaters, museums and other attractions.

San Antonio has more than 44,000 hotel rooms with more than 13,800 located downtown and 6,500 within walking distance of the convention center.

Whether you’d like to stay at a luxury downtown hotel, a charming boutique inn or a spacious Hill Country resort, San Antonio has a long list of choice accommodations for your group.

For larger groups, the Henry B. González Convention Center and the Alamodome are world-class event facilities.

For smaller groups, San Antonio has 50 unique venues throughout the city, from hotel and resort event spaces, to cruises that float along the picturesque River Walk, to the historic Pearl Brewery, to art galleries, museums and more.

Student Interests

Public Universities:

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

University of Texas at San Antonio

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Private Colleges & Universities:

Concordia University Texas

Mind Science Foundation

Our Lady of the Lake University

St. Mary’s University

Trinity University

Wayland Baptist University

Community Colleges:

Northeast Lakeview College

Northwest Vista College

Palo Alto College

San Antonio College

St. Philip’s College

Photographs used under the Creative Commons license:

McNay Art Museum by Todd Dwyer • San Antonio River Walk by Sarath Kuchi • San Antonio Historic Home by Mobilus In Mobili • Mission Espada by Thomas Cummins • River Walk & San Antonio Museum of Art by Abe Novy • San Antonio Skyline by Katie Haugland • Mission San Jose Visitor Center by Henry Carmona

SAN ANTONIO

The San Antonio River Walk is one of the most famous attractions in San Antonio. The river gently winds through the city center and is lined with beautiful paved paths, arched stone bridges and lush landscapes.

Exploring the River Walk is one of the best ways to see the city’s cultural hot spots, historic sites and other attractions.

The River Walk is 15 miles of sidewalks and paths, is best explored by a river cruiser, renting a bike or on foot.

Dining on the River Walk is a must. Sit outside under the iconic colorful umbrellas while you savor delicious San Antonio cuisine.

The dining experiences in San Antonio are rooted in European and Mexican traditions. A few favorite dining options include the historic Pearl Brewery, La Margarita Restaurant & Oyster Bar, The Monterey, Feast, La Fonda (San Antonio’s oldest Mexican restaurant) and The Cove.

Nightlife entertainment options in San Antonio are abundant. In the heart of Downtown San Antonio, Main Plaza has live music all year long.

You can go two-stepping at Cowboys Dance Hall, listen to Latin rhythms at Graham Central Station, or take in the sounds of the revered Jim Cullum Jazz Band at Bohanan’s Prime Steaks & Seafood.

There is a major event or festival every month in San Antonio. From food, arts and music festivals to sporting events, depending on what time of year you’re visiting there is sure to be a fun event to attend.

Traditions from Mexico, Europe, Asia, Africa and the West create the unique personality of San Antonio and offer incredible art rooted in these traditions.

San Antonio is one of the top 25 cities for art in the United States with over 40 performing arts stages, more than 25 museums, art festivals and outdoor sculptures and artwork.

Artpace and the McNay Art Museum, San Antonio Art League Museum, San Antonio Central Library, San Antonio Museum of Art, Southwest School of Art and the Witte Museum are places every art lover must visit.

The King William Historic District and Southtown District showcase San Antonio’s art and architecture.

The Guenther House, Steves Homestead and Villa Finale are three homes open to the public in the King William Historic District.

In Southtown, visit Blue Star Arts Center - a renovated warehouse that houses an artist space, galleries and a brewpub.

There are five missions in San Antonio: Alamo, Mission San José, Mission Concepción, Mission San Juan and Mission Espada. Together they represent the largest concentration of Spanish colonial missions in North America.

The Alamo was the first mission in San Antonio and is a must-see for any visitor.

Explore the city’s most charming neighborhoods that showcase stores selling clothing, jewelry and artwork made locally.

San Antonio is rated in the top-ten best cities for shopping with nine major shopping malls and a long list of local boutiques and antique shops.

Huebner Oaks, The Shops at La Cantera, La Villita Historic Art Village’s artisans, the Pearl Brewery complex, Southtown, Olmos Park, Alamo Heights and Stone Oak are the best places to shop in the city.