About San Antonio
San Antonio, which is located in South-Central Texas, is the seventh (7th) largest city in the nation and home of the Alamo. The Alamo is an 18th-century Spanish mission preserved as a museum, famous for the 1836 battle for Texas’ independence from Mexico.
San Antonio is also the home of the World-Famous San Antonio River Walk, a 15-mile-long River Walk that is a pedestrian landmark and trail lined with cafes and shops. The River Walk has been extended to run from the Historic Pearl at River North to the Missions in River South.
San Antonio was the host to the 1986 World’s Fair, HemisFair ’68, where the Tower of the Americas was built as the theme structure. The Tower of Americas now is a 750-foot (230-meter) observation tower with a restaurant located in HemisFair Park.
Quick Facts
Elevation: 650′
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Population: 1.508 million
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In San Antonio
Landmarks and Activities
The Alamo Mission in San Antonio, commonly called The Alamo and originally known as the Misión San Antonio de Valero, is a historic Spanish mission and fortress compound founded in the 18th century by Roman Catholic missionaries in what is now San Antonio. It is famous for the Battle of the Alamo for Texas’ independence from Mexico.
San Antonio’s most popular attraction! Walk, dine, and enjoy our world-famous urban waterway. The San Antonio River Walk is a city park and network of walkways along the banks of the San Antonio River, one story beneath the streets of downtown.
Pearl, located north of downtown San Antonio, provides a unique experience as a top culinary and cultural destination. The mixed-use space features retail, dining, picturesque green spaces, a riverside amphitheater, and the third campus of The Culinary Institute of America. As a former brewery operating from 1883 to 2001, Pearl reflects a vivid past while embracing the future with environmentally sustainable buildings mixed with historic architecture.
Located on the world-famous River Walk in downtown San Antonio, Rivercenter features more than 100 retailers including six restaurants, Macy’s, IMAX, AMC Theatres, and a 1,000 room Marriott Hotel. Rivercenter is the premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Discover a beautiful environment with the perfect blend of downtown energy and old-world charm!
Follow the smokestacks to Alamo Quarry Market, a premiere lifestyle center, located minutes from downtown and the airport in San Antonio’s rich historic district. Be in the Know! You’ll love being a member of our club!
Located in downtown San Antonio, the 750-foot-tall Tower of the Americas provides guests the most spectacular view of the Alamo City. Enjoy the gorgeous panorama from the Tower’s revolving Chart House Restaurant, take in the scenery from the Observation Deck or experience the thrilling 4D Theater Ride. For a taste of the best dining and fun that San Antonio Riverwalk restaurants have to offer, come take a flight with the Tower of the Americas.
SeaWorld isn’t just a chance to feel connected to the ocean and its creatures – it’s a way to be part of our mission. Each ticket, each visit, each experience at our parks help fund wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts, habitat protections, and ocean health initiatives.
With so many choices, where do you begin? Right here. Take a look at all the amazing things to do while at Six Flags Fiesta Texas — from pulse-pounding roller coasters to gentler options for tots. Cool off at White Water Bay or take a break at one of our entertaining shows. Catch a bite at one of our restaurants and don’t forget to pick up your souvenirs so you can remember the day!
The Alamodome is a 64,000-seat multi-purpose stadium in San Antonio, Texas that host concerts, sports games, and events, all on the southeastern fringe of downtown.
Near Staybridge
The City of San Antonio provided us with a list of restaurants, bars, and other nightlife activities for you during your stay. Additionally, we have included a link to Geekdom’s events.
Downtown San Antonio Dining & Nightlife
The Pearl & Broadway Dining & Nightlife
Near San Antonio
Megabus from San Antonio to Austin
Megabus is an easy and affordable way to travel from San Antonio to Austin or from San Antonio to other major destinations in Texas. Megabusses have WiFi, power outlets, onboard entertainment, and are green certified.
Austin Startup Week is a free five-day event that celebrates the Austin startup community from September 22-26.
The Austin 360 Ampitheater is a live music venue in Austin, Texas. Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster. The venue is located roughly 1 1/2 hour away from downtown San Antonio.
Float the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers
New Braunfels, Texas, a 45-minute drive from San Antonio, has many tourist attractions, including tubing its two nationally renowned rivers: the Comal and the Guadalupe. Some good tubing companies include 444 Tubing Companies and Rockin’ R River Tubing.
For a small town, Fredericksburg has a surprisingly large number of things to see and do. Whether you want to explore the great beauty of the Texas Hill Country or find the perfect gift in a Main Street boutique, Fredericksburg has more fun than you have vacation. Check out all the great adventures and things to do below.
Wurstfest | NOVEMBER 5th – 14th, 2021
Wurstfest is a unique annual celebration rich in German culture and full of Texas fun, located near the headwaters of the beautiful Comal River in New Braunfels, Texas! Here you’ll enjoy good food, music, dancing, exciting carnival rides and games, German, Texan and domestic beer, special events and the finest in Alpine and Bavarian Style Entertainment.
King’s Ranch is the largest ranch in Texas. Purchased by Captain Richard King in 1853, the ranch has grown to 825,000 acres in its roughly 160-year history. Today’s King Ranch is a major agribusiness with interests in cattle ranching, farming (citrus, cotton, grain, sugar cane, and turfgrass), luxury retail goods, and recreational hunting.