History Buffs
One of America's oldest cities, San Antonio was colonized by the Spanish Empire in the early 1700s. Rich layers of this and other cultures give the city its distinction. Some of these history itineraries are broad strokes and hit the high points. Others delve deeply into one subject, like the River Walk or the Alamo.
Many of San Antonio's top attractions are located in either the city's compact central core or a few blocks just beyond it.
San Antonio is a cultural mecca. Here's how to spend a few days taking it all in.
San Antonio has the largest concentration of Spanish colonial architecture in North America.
Explore downtown San Antonio's significant landmarks relating to the Battle of the Alamo.