About San Antonio

Deep In The Heart. The San Antonio Story.

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San Antonio's old world Spanish flair and blend of cultures make it one of America's most picturesque cities. To help you plan your trip to this colorful city, read about its history ; interesting facts; weather ; transportation and a few top attractions.

Here are more pertinent statistics and local information about San Antonio.

Visitor Information Center:

317 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 800-447-3372

The Visitor Information Center is located right across the street from the Alamo. Our friendly representatives will answer questions about the city, getting around, or anything else! You can also pick up a map and some souvenirs.

County: Bexar
Sales Tax: 7.75 percent, suburbs vary
Time Zone: Central, observes Daylight Savings Time
Newspaper: Express-News
Population: 1,296,682 (2006)

Major Colleges and Universities:

• Our Lady of the Lake University
• St. Mary's University
• Trinity University
• University of the Incarnate Word
• The University of Texas at San Antonio