San Antonio Travel Forum

I have been having a little trouble finding information on relocation. I hope someone out there can help with "what's it really like living in San Antonio". I like a zoo, water (lakes, river), walking-hiking-jogging paths in the park, a nice home that that is not over 200k in a nice neighborhood. I currently live in Tucson, AZ (leaves a person with not a lot of options of activities). Help? Thank You, Diana

Besides its rich history and Old World charm, San Antonio is home to some of the most popular and unique attractions in the Lone Star State.
You have the Alamo, the site of one of the most notorious battles in history has been remarkably preserved and is open to tourists. There is the Riverwalk
world famous and always enjoyable, tour the San Antonio River by foot or afloat. You can spend countless hours frequenting the shops and restaurants that line the river's banks. If you want a Zoo, San Antonio Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the nation, housing over 3,500 animals.There is also Seaworld San Antonio. HemisFair Park, featuring the Tower of the Americas, is a great place to explore. La Villita, Spanish for "little town, was one of the original neighborhoods in old San Antonio. Today it is full of gift shops, artisan studios, restaurants and other atractions. It is similar in flavor to Old Town Artisans in downtown Tucson. You also have the San Antonio Missions. Missions San Jose, San Juan, Espada, and Concepcion were built over the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. These four historic San Antonio landmarks have been preserved and are open to the public as part of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. You also have the San Antonio Botanical Gardens, McNay Art Museum, Institute of Texan Cultures,The San Antonio Museum of Art & The Witte Museum. For hiking, there is Friederich Park and Brackenridge Park.

This site, http://www.homegain.com/local_real_estate/TX/san_antonio.html, will give you some insight into the housing questions you have.

I am puzzled by your statement about Tucson. I have lived here all of my life, with the exception of 6 months. I have never found it lacking in Cultural events, hiking opportunities abound and we have some great museums. I guess each person has their own perspective.

Take Care,

Bit Devine
Cowboy Craic