San Antonio, Texas

 INTRODUCTION: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.
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 GET IN: Following the San Antonio River, the miles-long River Walk is a landmark pedestrian promenade lined with cafes and shops.
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 HemisFair Park’s 750-ft. Tower of the Americas overlooks the city.
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