Ranked the eighth largest city in the United States, San Antonio is a city on the rise while remaining grounded in the traditions that have engineered its success. The city has always been a crossroads and a meeting place. It serves as a place where both south and north meet the west.

San Antonio offers the cultural and entertainment opportunities one would expect of a city its size. Annual events include the Texas Folklife Festival, the Stock Show and Rodeo, October Fest and the 10 day, citywide San Antonio Fiesta. For the sports enthusiast, the city has professional basketball ( San Antonio Spurs and San Antonio Silver Stars), minor league baseball (San Antonio Missions) and the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League.

The subtropical climate of the area allows for outdoor activities throughout the year. Golf courses abound in and around San Antonio. The Texas Hill Country and the Gulf Coast are within driving distance from San Antonio and offer excellent opportunities for fishing, sailing, waterskiing and hiking.

For more information on San Antonio, visit the sites listed below.

San Antonio Convention & Visitor's Bureau

More info. on San Antonio

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