One of the most attractive of Texas’ major cities – and the oldest too, having celebrated its 300th birthday in 2018 – San Antonio continues to delight visitors. The legendary Alamo, symbol of Texan independence, stands at the very heart of the city, while the River Walk, a glorious network of waterside pathways that’s tucked below street level and lined with bars and restaurants, offers leisurely strolling through downtown and beyond.

Add historic buildings ranging from tumbledown mission churches to repurposed industrial landmarks, some fabulous parks and museums, and a truly cosmopolitan mix of peoples and cultures, and you can see why San Antonio is currently the fastest-growing city in the US.

San Antonio is a major city in south-central Texas with a rich colonial heritage. The Alamo, an 18th-century Spanish mission preserved as a museum, marks an infamous 1836 battle for Texan independence from Mexico. Following the San Antonio River, the miles-long River Walk is a landmark pedestrian promenade lined with cafes and shops. HemisFair Park’s 750-ft. Tower of the Americas overlooks the city.