Fun Things to Do in San Antonio, Texas, San Antonio, Texas
Are you planning to visit San Antonio, Texas? When visiting this amazing city, there are a ton of great places to see and fantastic places to eat. San Antonio is also an amazing place for families to visit or for a romantic weekend with your partner.聽We really enjoyed our time in San Antonio and we鈥檝e put together a great list of must -do鈥檚 and must-eat restaurants. After you visit, we know you鈥檒l fall in love with San Antonio too!
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No visit to San Antonio would be complete without a visit to聽The Alamo. Originally called Mision San Antonio de Valero, The Alamo was built in the 1700鈥檚 by Roman Catholic Missionaries. Undoubtedly, The Alamo is best remembered as a major battle site in 1836 during the Texas Revolution. Shortly thereafter, the battle cry of 鈥淩emember the Alamo鈥� became a national cause. Interestingly, The Alamo has stood under the flags of six different nations and served as the garrison for five armies.聽While most people imagine The Alamo as a large complex in the middle of nowhere, it鈥檚 actually in the heart of San Antonio. Given the location of The Alamo, the entire area is surrounded by shops and restaurants.聽The Alamo was designated a U.S. National Landmark in 1960, added the to U.S. Registry of Historic Places in 1966 and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.聽Tip: While visiting The Alamo is free, a guided tour will run you $15 (children 8 and under are free). We highly recommend the guided tour. It鈥檚 interesting and will give you a much better sense of why The Alamo is important to both Texas and American history. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
This blog contains affiliate links which means we may receive a small commission (for which we are grateful) at NO additional cost to you. Click聽HERE聽to read our full disclosure.聽
No visit to San Antonio would be complete without a visit to聽The Alamo. Originally called Mision San Antonio de Valero, The Alamo was built in the 1700鈥檚 by Roman Catholic Missionaries. Undoubtedly, The Alamo is best remembered as a major battle site in 1836 during the Texas Revolution. Shortly thereafter, the battle cry of 鈥淩emember the Alamo鈥� became a national cause. Interestingly, The Alamo has stood under the flags of six different nations and served as the garrison for five armies.聽While most people imagine The Alamo as a large complex in the middle of nowhere, it鈥檚 actually in the heart of San Antonio. Given the location of The Alamo, the entire area is surrounded by shops and restaurants.聽The Alamo was designated a U.S. National Landmark in 1960, added the to U.S. Registry of Historic Places in 1966 and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.聽Tip: While visiting The Alamo is free, a guided tour will run you $15 (children 8 and under are free). We highly recommend the guided tour. It鈥檚 interesting and will give you a much better sense of why The Alamo is important to both Texas and American history. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Fun Things to Do in San Antonio, Texas
Guide Location: USA » San Antonio
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Nicole Claesen
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Guide Location: USA » San Antonio
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Nicole Claesen
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- The Alamo
- The Riverwalk
- Boudro鈥檚 Texas Bistro
- NOLA Brunch & Beignets
- La Fogata
- La Panaderia
- Holiday Inn San Antonio Riverfront
- The DoSeum
- Buckhorn Saloon & Museum
- Japanese Tea Garden
- San Fernando Chapel
- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
- King William Historic District
- El Mercado/Market Square
- Tower of the Americas
- San Antonio Zoo
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