ABOUT SAN ANTONIO
Take a journey through the amazing culture, natural beauty, and wide range of activities you’ll find in San Antonio.
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 and some top attractions, weather and transportation.
San Antonio Fast Facts


- County: Bexar
- Sales Tax: 8.25 percent; suburbs vary
- Time Zone: Central, observes Daylight Saving Time
- Newspaper: San Antonio Express-News
- Population: 1,526,656 (2025)
- San Antonio is the 7th largest U.S. city by population!
- San Antonio is the 7th largest U.S. city by population!
Top Industries
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Aerospace
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Cybersecurity/ Information Technology
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New Energy
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Bioscience
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Advanced Manufacturing



Top Attractions
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The Alamo
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The River Walk
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
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Sea World San Antonio
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Sports Teams
San Antonio is home to 3 professional sports teams:
NBA: The San Antonio Spurs
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Plays at the Frost Bank Center
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Has called San Antonio home since 1973
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Holds 5 NBA Championship titles
Minor League Baseball: The San Antonio Missions
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Plays at Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium
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Competes in the Texas League
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Named after the 4 Spanish Missions found in the city
Professional Soccer: San Antonio FC
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Plays at Toyota Field
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Competes in the USL Championship league


Culinary
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San Antonio is one of only two U.S. Cities awarded the UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation
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San Antonio is the birthplace of Tex-Mex cuisine
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The Culinary Institute of America has a campus located in San Antonio
Major Colleges and Universities
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Northwest Vista College
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Our Lady of the Lake University
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The University of Texas at San Antonio
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University of the Incarnate Word
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San Antonio College
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St. Mary’s University
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Trinity University
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St. Philip’s College
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Texas A&M University – San Antonio
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University of Houston – San Antonio
What's New
New venues, attractions, meeting spaces, and more. Every San Antonio visit brings something new!
Getting Around
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Maps of SA
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Helpful Information
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History & Culture
Come and breathe in the life of historic San Antonio. The city’s rich culture offers an…