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San-Antonio
is the 2nd most popular city in Texas, located in the south-central part of the state. It's in the southwestern corner of an urban region known as the Texas Triangle. The population of the Greater San Antonio metropolitan area is over two million people, with approximately 26 million visitors per year. San Antonio is home to the NBA champions, the Spurs, and host of the annual San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. There is a strong military presence in the city, as it's home to Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, Randolph Air Force Base, Lackland AFB/Kelly Field Annex and Brooks City-Base, with Camp Bullis and Camp Stanley outside the city. The most popular attraction in San Antonio is The Alamo. Located downtown, The Alamo was originally known as Mission San Antonio deValero. A former Roman Catholic mission and fortress compound, it was the site of the infamous Battle of the Alamo in 1836. San Antonio is often referred to as the "Alamo City." The second most visited attraction is The River Walk. It meanders through the downtown area, and is lined with cypress trees, arched stone bridges, lush greenery, shops, bars, and restaurants. The Arneson River Theater is also located here. During the Christmas and New Year holidays, the River Walk is transformed into a spectacular festival of lights, with local flamenco and folkloric music. Other attractions in San Antonio include Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Morgan's Wonderland (a children's theme park,) the Cathedral of San Fernando, the San Antonio Cavalry Museum, the Spanish Governor's Palace and much more.
Surrounding areas: Bulverde, Texas (22.2 mi), Medina Lake, Texas (28.3 mi), Boerne, Texas (29.3 mi), New Braunfels, Texas (29.4 mi), McQueeney, Texas (29.6 mi), Lake McQueeney, Texas (29.9 mi), Lake Placid, Texas (30.5 mi)
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San Antonio Vacation Rentals
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San Antonio Hotels and Resorts
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| Alamo Travelodge | 405 Broadway | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 222-1000 | | Americas Best Value Inn | 2435 Pinn Rd | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 673-2100 | | Amerisuites Crossroads | 3636 NW Loop 410 | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 737-6086 | | Amerisuites San Antonio Airport | 7615 Jones Maltsberger Rd | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 930-2333 | | Amerisuites San Antonio Riverwalk | 601 S St Marys St | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 227-6854 | | Amerisuites San Antonio/Northwest | 4303 Amerisuites Dr | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 561-0099 | | Arbor House | 339 South Presa St | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 472-2005 | | Baymont Inn-Wurzbach | 9542 I-10 W | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 593-0338 | | Best Inn & Suites | 3645 N Pan Am Expy | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 225-8000 | | Best Value Inn | 5710 Industry Park Dr | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 662-7400 | | Best Western Alamo Suites | 102 El Paso St | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 277-1000 | | Best Western Continental Inn | 9735 Ih-35 N | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 655-3510 | | Best Western Fiesta Inn | 13535 Ih-10 W | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 696-2400 | | Best Western Garden Inn | 11939 Ih-35 N | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 599-0999 | | Best Western Hill Country Suites | 18555 281 North | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 490-9191 | | Best Western Ingram Park Inn | 6855 NW Loop 410 | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 520-8080 | | Best Western Posada Ana Inn Medical Ctr | 9411 Wurzbach Rd | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 691-9550 | | Best Western Sunset Station Hotel | 1103 E Commerce | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 223-4400 | | Candlewood Suites | 9350 Ih 10 West | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 615-0550 | | Clarion Suites Hotel San Antonio | 13101 E Loop 1604 N | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 655-9491 | | Comfort Inn & Suites Airport | 8640 Crownhill Blvd | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 249-2000 | | Comfort Inn Alamo Riverwalk Hotel | 120 Camaron St | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 281-1400 | | Comfort Inn Fiesta Park | 6755 North Loop 1604 W | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 696-4766 | | Comfort Inn Medical | 4 Piano Pl | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 684-8606 | | Comfort Inn | 4403 I-10 E | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 333-9430 | | Comfort Suites Airport N | 14202 Us Hwy 281 N | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 494-9000 | | Comfort Suites Downtown | 1002 S Laredo St | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 472-1002 | | Comfort Suites Hotel | 6350 I-35 N | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 646-9800 | | Comfort Suites Near Seaworld | 8021 Alamo Downs Pkwy | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 681-6000 | | Country Hearth Inn | 7500 Louis Pasteur Dr | San Antonio, TX | | (888) 325-7821 | | Courtyard By Marriott Medical Center | 8585 Marriott Dr | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 614-7100 | | Courtyard By Marriott San Antonio Airport | 8615 Broadway St | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 828-7200 | | Courtyard By Marriott San Antonio Airport | 80 Ne Loop 410 | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 530-9881 | | Courtyard By Marriott San Antonio | 600 Santa Rosa S | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 229-9449 | | Crowne Plaza Riverwalk Hotel | 111 Pecan St E | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 354-2800 | | Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel | 1111 NE Loop 410 | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 828-9031 | | Days Inn Coliseum | 3443 Ih 35 N | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 225-4040 | | Days Inn Downtown | 1500 S Laredo St | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 271-3334 | | Days Inn E | 4039 E Houston St | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 337-6753 | | Days Inn San Antonio Airport | 542 N East Loop 410 | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 930-3300 |
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| Pancoast Carrige House Bed & Breakfast | 102 Turner St | San Antonio, TX | | (210) 225-4045 |
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San Antonio Weather & Climate
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The South-Central Texas Hill Country has an arid climate, but sits on the edge of the humid subtropical climate zone. Summers are hot and winters are warm to cool. Spring and fall are comfortably warm and wet. It receives up to 48 inches of rain per year, with the wettest months being April and May. Widespread flooding is often a threat in the plains. This area receives about a dozen nights per year below freezing with occasional sleet, freezing rain or snow. Tornadoes are possible, although not as common as in other areas of the state. July and August are the hottest months. The highest temperature recorded was 111 °F in 2000, and the lowest recorded temperature ever was 0 °F in January 1949.
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| January |
62°F |
38°F |
1.66 in. |
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| February |
67°F |
42°F |
1.75 in. |
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| March |
74°F |
49°F |
1.89 in. |
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| April |
80°F |
56°F |
2.60 in. |
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| May |
86°F |
65°F |
4.72 in. |
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| June |
91°F |
71°F |
4.30 in. |
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| July |
94°F |
74°F |
2.03 in. |
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| August |
94°F |
73°F |
2.57 in. |
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| September |
90°F |
68°F |
3.00 in. |
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| October |
82°F |
59°F |
3.86 in. |
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| November |
71°F |
48°F |
2.58 in. |
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| December |
64°F |
40°F |
1.96 in. |
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San Antonio Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the San Antonio International airport (SAT) located about 7 miles north of San Antonio, the Hondo Municipal airport (HDO) located approximately 41 miles west of San Antonio in Hondo, Texas, the San Marcos Municipal airport (HYI) located roughly 49 miles northeast of San Antonio in San Marcos, Texas, Kerrville Municipal Louis Schreiner Field (ERV) located around 52 miles northwest of San Antonio in Kerrville, Texas, and finally the Austin Bergstrom International airport (AUS) located about 72 miles northeast of San Antonio in Austin, Texas.
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San Antonio Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Kiddie Park Of San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | | | | SeaWorld San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | | | | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio | TX | | | | Landa Park | New Braunfels | TX | 29.4 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Splashdown San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | | | | Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort | New Braunfels | TX | 29.4 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Alamo Country Club | San Antonio | TX | | | | Brackenridge Municipal Golf Course | San Antonio | TX | | | | Canyon Springs Golf Club | San Antonio | TX | | | | Cedar Creek Municipal Golf Course | San Antonio | TX | | | | Golf Club of Texas | San Antonio | TX | | | | Mission Del Lago Municipal Golf Course | San Antonio | TX | | | | Northern Hills Country Club | San Antonio | TX | | | | Olmos Basin Golf Course | San Antonio | TX | | | | Pecan Valley Golf Club | San Antonio | TX | | | | Quarry Golf Club | San Antonio | TX | | | | Riverside Municipal Golf Course | San Antonio | TX | | | | San Pedro Driving Range & Par 3 Golf Course | San Antonio | TX | | | | SilverHorn Golf Club of Texas | San Antonio | TX | | | | Westin La Cantera Resort Golf Club | San Antonio | TX | | | | Willow Springs Golf Course | San Antonio | TX | | | | Woodlake Country Club | San Antonio | TX | | | | Willow Springs Golf Course | Haslet | TX | 3.7 mi. | | | Castle Hills | Lewisville | TX | 7.0 mi. | | | Carmach Lake Golf Course | Converse | TX | 12.6 mi. | | | Olympia Hills Golf Conference Center | Universal City | TX | 14.7 mi. | | | Oak Valley Driving Range & Par 3 | Helotes | TX | 15.1 mi. | | | Northcliffe Golf & Country Club | Cibolo | TX | 19.0 mi. | | | Alsatian Golf Club | Castroville | TX | 23.2 mi. | | | Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club | Fairview | TX | 24.1 mi. | | | Bandit | New Braunfels | TX | 29.5 mi. | | | Landa Park Municipal Golf Course | New Braunfels | TX | 29.5 mi. | | | Lees Par 3 Golf Course & Driving Range | New Braunfels | TX | 29.5 mi. | | | Sundance Golf Course | New Braunfels | TX | 29.5 mi. | |
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| Martinez State Park | | TX | 12.9 mi. | | | Avalon State Park | | TX | 29.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Magic Lantern Castle Museum | San Antonio | TX | | (History) | | | Wooden Nickel Historical Museum | San Antonio | TX | | (Miscellaneous) | | | Institute of Texan Cultures | San Antonio | TX | | (Multidisciplinary) | | | Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum | San Antonio | TX | | (Art) | | | Alamo | San Antonio | TX | | (History) | | | Fort Sam Houston Museum | San Antonio | TX | | (History) | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium | San Antonio | TX | | | | Sea World of San Antonio | San Antonio | TX | | | | The Texas Zoo | Victoria | TX | 99.6 mi. | |
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