San Antonio, Texas is the ninth largest city in the US and the destination of 7 million visitors each year. In San Antonio, the health care industry is one of the city's three largest employers, along with the military, tourism, education and recreation.

With over 300 days of sunshine annually, San Antonio and surrounding areas offer an abundance of outdoor sports and recreation. Numerous rivers in the Texas Hill Country north of San Antonio provide opportunities for canoeing, tubing and white-water rafting.

The Alamo - Spanish missionaries established Mission San Antonio de Valero, in 1718. This mission became known as the Alamo in 1836, where 189 defenders held the old mission against some 4,000 Mexican troops for 13 days. One of America’s truly great festivals, Fiesta® San Antonio, is a 10-day celebration held every April to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto as well as recognize and celebrate San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures.

The Paseo del Rio (the "River Walk") - In the heart of downtown, the Riverwalk is the pride of the city. Lush green foliage lines the banks of this peaceful jade-green historic river. Cobblestone walkways lead visitors to the river-level restaurants and shops. River cruisers travel the River Walk’s three miles past unique retail shops, restaurants and nightclubs. It is also possible to dine aboard open-air, candle-lit river barges as they wind their way along the scenic waterway.

Market Square (El Mercado) From early morning until late at night, Market Square is alive with activity. Visitors browse through 32 shops at El Mercado, an area patterned after an authentic Mexican market. In addition, there are 80 specialty shops in Farmers Market Plaza. Market Square is also the scene of many Hispanic festivals.

Hemisfair Park and Tower of the Americas - Adjacent to the central business district, and includes the area around the base of the Tower of the Americas landscaped with dramatic water features. The park includes the Institute of Texan Cultures, where Texas history and folk culture contributions from 28 different ethnic groups are displayed. The Tower of the Americas is a 750 foot tower that offers the visitor a panoramic view of San Antonio and the surrounding area. Glass-walled elevators ascend over five hundred feet to the observation level.

• Riverwalk - The Riverwalk runs down the center of downtown and offers great restaurants, shopping and a look into San Antonio's history.
  
  
• The San Antonio Spurs - The championship Spurs make their home in downtown San Antonio.
  
  
• Gruene Hall - In the mood for line dancing, here's the place to be!
  
  
• The Alamo - See the historic Alamo, right in downtown San Antonio.
  
  
• San Antonio Missions Baseball - Minor League baseball at its best.
  
  
• San Antonio Missions - Four frontier missions reveal the history of San Antonio.
  
  
• Verizon Amphitheatre Events - A great place to see world class entertainment.