35-minute. GO RIO’s 35-minute San Antonio River Walk boat tour connects you to the city’s culture, history, architecture, and timeless charm. Just trying to get from place to place? Look for the GO RIO Shuttle signs that are located along the San Antonio River Walk downtown and on the Museum Reach. How much does it […]

Our city’s deep roots with the military dating back to the first Spanish soldiers who founded the San Antonio de Bexar Presidio in 1718. From its original home at Plaza de Armas in the city’s center, to the active military bases scattered throughout the city, visitors are sure to experience our rich military history. Is […]

Cost of Living in San Antonio Restaurants Edit Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 2.02$ Water (12 oz small bottle) 1.66$ Markets Edit Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 3.02$ How much is milk in San Antonio? Food prices Markets Edit Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 3.02$ Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 2.02$ Rice (white), (1 lb) […]

When thinking about a place to retire, San Antonio should always be the answer (in a practical way, not in a rich, fantasy way). Forbes agrees, as the publication recently named the Alamo City one of the best places to retire in the U.S. in 2021. Is San Antonio good for retirement? San Antonio’s low […]

As of September 2021, there have been 94 homicides reported in San Antonio and if the current pace holds, the number of homicides will match or surpass the numbers in 2020.The most significant decrease was in the number of rapes reported, with a 28.5% decrease from 2019 numbers. Is San Antonio a good place to […]

50+ Things To Do in San Antonio: A Local’s Perspective The Alamo. We’d never forget The Alamo, one of San Antonio’s most popular tourist attractions. San Antonio Missions National Park. San Antonio Fire Museum. McNay Art Museum. The DoSeum. The Witte Museum. San Antonio Zoo. San Antonio Aquarium. What do locals eat in San Antonio? […]

San Antonio, Texas “One of the most flood-prone regions in North America” San Antonio is a populated area in one of the most flash-flood prone regions in North America. Is San Antonio prone to flooding? Historical evidence shows that areas within the City are susceptible to flooding, especially in the form of flash flooding. From […]

The climate of San Antonio is subtropical, with mild winters and very hot, muggy summers. The city is located in southern Texas, about 200 km (125 mi) away from the Gulf of Mexico. What is the environment in San Antonio? San Antonio is also a unique location ecologically. The Edwards Plateau, Oak Woods and Tallgrass […]

2 Days in San Antonio – A Weekend in San Antonio Itinerary The Alamo (free!) CitySightseeing San Antonio Hop-Off Hop-On Bus Tour. Pearl Brewery. San Antonio Museum of Art. The Riverwalk. SeaWorld® San Antonio. San Antonio Zoo. How many days do you need in San Antonio? If you just want to focus on San Antonio […]

On BestPlaces. net’s scale of 1 – 100, Dallas has violent crimes at 37 while property crimes are at 50.7. San Antonio is also at a 37 for violent crime but property crimes are at 72.4. Is San Antonio a safe city to live in? SAN ANTONIO – SafeWise recently ranked the safest cities in […]

The presidio officially ceased to exist when the Mexican Army acknowledged Texas independence and presented their formal surrender in San Antonio on June 4, 1836, to Béxar Military Chief Juan Seguin. Which outcome did the Battle of San Antonio de Bexar have? The siege of Béxar (or Béjar) was an early campaign of the Texas […]

Central Texas The central region of Texas lies in between the state’s three largest metropolitan areas – Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio – and along its three largest interior rivers: the Trinity, the Brazos, and the Colorado. Is San Antonio in South or Central Texas? San Antonio, city, seat (1837) of Bexar county, south-central […]

With attractions like Six Flags Fiesta, The River walk, and the historic Alamo site, it’s no surprise that San Antonio is the most visited city in Texas. It’s actually the 17th most visited city in the nation. What is San Antonio known for? San Antonio, TX, is known for being the seventh-largest city in America. […]

Yes, San Antonio is hotter than Houston. Yet, humidity in Houston is extreme, making the city feels warmer. But based on recorded data, San Antonio exhibits higher temperatures during the summer. Both cities have a humid subtropical climate resulting in sweltering and long summers. Which city in Texas is the hottest? The Panhandle, West Texas, […]

Under the leadership of Ben Milam, in the Battle of Bexar, December, 1835, Texian forces captured San Antonio from forces commanded by General Martin Perfecto de Cos, Santa Anna’s brother-in-law. Forces opposing Santa Anna took control of the entire province of Texas. How did San Antonio become a city? San Antonio was founded May 1, […]