Visit San Antonio – More than just the Alamo
Updated 2023
The Alamo
The main tourist attraction in San Antonio is, of course, the Alamo. Indeed, it is the most visited tourist attraction in all of Texas. I previously wrote a post called Five Little-known facts about the Alamo. You can find it here.
The Riverwalk
The second most popular place in San Antonio is the River Walk. The San Antonio River passes through the city, and they have taken advantage of it and made it a tourist attraction. Paved walkways along both sides of the river make for a delightful stroll. It is open 365 days a year and is free. There are, however, many things to spend your money on along the way if you wish. There are many excellent sidewalk restaurants, boat trips and souvenir shops, but you don’t need to spend much money to have a good time. Just stroll down one side of the Riverwalk and back on the other. All you need are some souvenir photos, good walking shoes, and perhaps a stop for rest, as well as maybe a coffee, soft drink, or ice cream.
If you are not up to walking, you can take a pleasant boat tour through the heart of the city.
The Riverwalk is shady and filled with a variety of trees, flowers and other plants. It is like a tropical garden right in the middle of the city. To make it picturesque, there are some pretty little bridges to get to the other side without walking the whole distance. There are even musicians to entertain you. If you like shopping, there is even a large shopping center, appropriately named the Rivercenter. We spent one very pleasant afternoon on the San Antonio Riverwalk I highly recommend it.
The Emily Morgan Hotel
The Emily Morgan Hotel was not always a hotel. It was built in 1924 as a medical arts building. In 1976, it was converted to an office building, and in 1984, it opened as a luxury hotel. Emily Morgan was a black slave girl that Santa Ana captured during the Texas Revolution. Apparently, she was the inspiration for the famous song “The Yellow Rose of Texas”. This five-star hotel, operated by Hilton, is located just across the street from the Alamo and is very handy for tourists, although expensive at about $200 per night.
The Bexar County Courthouse
The Bexar County Courthouse, built from red sandstone in the Romanesque Revival style, was begun in 1891 and completed in 1896.
The Spanish Governor’s House
The Spanish colonial Governor’s house is now a museum
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post is the oldest VFW post in Texas. Located on the Riverwalk, it was built in 1904 and donated to the VFW in 1946.
San Fernando Church
The San Fernando Church houses the few remains of the defenders at the Battle of the Alamo. For more information, click on my Alamo link near the top of this post.
Maravilloso lugar…que hermosas fotos