ABOUT SAN ANTONIO
Take a journey through the amazing culture, natural beauty and wide range of activities you’ll find in San Antonio.
San Antonio’s old-world Spanish flair and blend of cultures make it one of America’s most picturesque cities. To help you plan your trip to this colorful city, read about its history and some top attractions, weather and transportation.
San Antonio Fast Facts
County: Bexar
Sales Tax: 8.25 percent; suburbs vary
Time Zone: Central, observes Daylight Savings Time
Newspaper: Express-News
Population: 1,532,233 (2018)
Major Colleges and Universities
- Northwest Vista College
- Our Lady of the Lake University
- The University of Texas at San Antonio
- University of the Incarnate Word
- San Antonio College
- St. Mary’s University
- Trinity University
- St. Philip’s College
- Texas A&M University – San Antonio
- University of Houston – San Antonio
What's New
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Getting Around
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Maps of SA
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Attraction Discounts
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History
Come and breathe in the life of historic San Antonio. The city’s rich culture offers an…