Image courtesy of TripAdvisor
Texas is a beautiful state that’s full of culture. Ask any Texas native and they’ll agree. Traveling to the city of San Antonio is not only a beautiful drive, but it’s also a vacation that will exceed your expectations and provide you and your family with memories that last a lifetime.
San Antonio is located three hours west of Houston, two hours north of Corpus Christi and about an hour south of Austin. It has about 1.3 million inhabitants and is the 2nd most populous city in Texas. But those aren’t the reasons to make the trip to San Antonio. The real reasons are the great attractions, amazing state parks, and the loads of cultural icons that reside there!
The Riverwalk
This is my favorite sight in the city. Every time I visit, I have to make a special trip to see it. If you aren’t familiar with it, the Riverwalk is a man-made river that snakes through downtown San Antonio. There are numerous restaurants, shops, and hotels built around it so you can sit by the water and eat lunch or dinner, then stroll along the water’s edge and visit some of the shops along the way. You can also take a boat tour along the river and learn about the history of the Riverwalk and the entire downtown area.
The Alamo
For us Texans, the Alamo is an icon in the history of our state. Yearly, some 4 million visitors pass through the doors and admire the building with a storied history. Located in downtown, close to the Riverwalk and numerous museums, this is a must visit icon.
San Antonio Botanic Gardens
If experiencing nature is your thing, you can’t go wrong with the SA Botanic Gardens. There’s so much to do here, you’d have a hard time fitting it all into one day! Japanese gardens, art installations, classes in landscaping, Tai Chi instruction, and outdoor movies in the garden are all just a small sample of the things you can do there.
Government Canyon State Park
Getting back to nature is a common reason people travel. With over 40 miles of hiking trails, this is a good place to start.
If you’re looking for a place to visit, you can’t go wrong with San Antonio! Make sure you check out PPL Motorhomes in New Braunfels while you out that way!