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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 Savings Time
Newspaper: Express-News
Population: 1,532,233 (2018)

Major Colleges and Universities

Northwest Vista College
Our Lady of the Lake University
The University of Texas at San Antonio
University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio College
St. Mary’s University
Trinity University

St. Philip’s College
Texas A&M University – San Antonio
University of Houston – San Antonio

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What's New

This modern, crimson-hued, 14,000 square foot exhibition space was designed by architect Sir David…

Transportation

Getting Around

VIA Metropolitan Transit provides regional multimodal transportation options that connect our…

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Maps of SA

San Antonio is a big city. The seventh largest city in the U.S., to be exact. Explore with…

San Antonio Skyline Sunset

Helpful Information

Girl walking into aquarium with dolphin at SeaWorld San Antonio

SeaWorld San Antonio

Attraction Discounts

Skip the line and spend more time enjoying your San Antonio getaway! Find tickets to some of the top…

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History

Come and breathe in the life of historic San Antonio. The city’s rich culture offers an…