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Our Favorite San Antonio Trips
Where should you visit? What should you see? We can make planning your vacation a little easier. Below are a few ideas to help get you started.
SELF-GUIDED TOURS
Wine Aficionados
Sip your way through the picturesque Texas Hill Country, which begins on San Antonio's doorstep just north of the city. Dozens of wineries are tucked away in the rugged countryside, and this charming wine region is now the nation's second fastest growing. Go on your own, anytime, or buy tickets to any of the five annual wine trails. These five trails are all self-guided but the ticket affords you some special privileges. The holiday wine trail is one of the most popular.
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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 the history itineraries are broad strokes and hit the high points. Others delve deeply into one subject like the River Walk or the Alamo.
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Spanish Colonial San Antonio
Stephen Harrigan's Alamo
The Alamo South Corridor
River Walk
Texas Star Trail
Central Urban Corridor
Houston Street
Hopeless Romantics
Stroll the cobblestone paths of the River Walk one level below the busy city above. Dine al fresco at the bistros and cafes that line the river. Relax at a spacious resort or tuck yourself away at a charming B & B in the King William Historic District.
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Funloving Families
Have an adventure at any of San Antonio's five area theme parks (check seasonal park hours). Explore subterranean caves, haunted places, visit a wild animal preserve or mingle with real cowboys at a dude ranch.
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Ghosts
Nature Lovers
The city has an extensive urban park system - over 11,000 acres and 68 miles of trails. The Hill Country, which starts on San Antonio's doorstep, is one of the country's premiere outdoor adventure areas.
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Sports Fans
A sports lovers paradise, San Antonio has over 40 greens to tee off from and a full scoreboard of professional teams. The city hosts an array of exciting sporting events each year, including the Valero Texas Open, one of the oldest golf matches in the U.S..
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Neighborhoods
Get to know three San Antonio neighborhoods through important landmarks, local personalities, cultural icons, and stopping to shop and dine at local watering holes. Locally produced videos, some by film students, give you a unique perspective on the neighbood.
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Be a Local
Get advice from locals from many walks of life -- from culinary artist to golf pro. They live, work and play here, some for decades, others generations. Each has discovered San Antonio in a unique way and they pass along an insider's knowledge of the city, from where to eat to what to see.
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DAY TRIPS
Take advantage of San Antonio's close proximity to dozens of historic small towns with personalities all their own. The Texas Hill Country begins just minutes from downtown San Antonio, and take a drive through the region's charming towns, stopping to eat, shop, play -- it's a major outdoor recreational area as well as a rapidly growing wine region.
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