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Texas is hot in more ways than one. On the one hand, the weather will make you feel like you’re melting, and on the other, at least two cities have broken tourism records this year.
To the north, the historic city of Fort Worth has seen tourists visiting in record numbers, while travelers have also fallen in love with the coastal city of Corpus Christi.
But let’s talk about another fun Texas city that’s on track to exceed pre-pandemic numbers.
The cultural city of San Antonio is rising again with the expectation that we will come back on the right side of the pandemic next year.
Here are 6 reasons why you should visit San Antonio this fall:
Fall is one of the best times to visit
San Antonio, like many other Texas cities, is scorching hot in the summer. Yet many people make trips every year.
You can still have a great time in the summer, but you may not want to leave the air conditioning of your luxury hotel or the misters of one of San Antonio’s great restaurant patios.
Fall is one of the best times to visit, with cooler weather, fewer crowds and cheaper places to stay. It will be much more fun to wander through the city and its many cultural gems.
New luxury hotels
San Antonio may have seen a dip in tourism during the pandemic and the years since, but that hasn’t stopped the city from developing.
Those who have never visited San Antonio (er, “San Antone” as the locals say) may be surprised at how chic it is.
You could think of San Antone as just a cultural center with Mexican influences and great dining options. As you wander the city’s famous River Walk, you’ll be flooded with luxury hotels that overwhelm the city’s skyline.
New accommodations are also being added, such as the Thompson San Antonio – a 5-star Hyatt property. If boutique digs are more your style, the recently opened Aiden might also appeal to you.
The good news is that there are more than a dozen new hotels to choose from, so you can always find the hotel that suits you.
A city with a rich cultural history
San Antonio’s prime location is the historic Alamo, which attracts millions of visitors every year. But there are also other interesting cultural sights you can visit.
Protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, the city’s Spanish colonial missions are a sight to behold.
Visitors throughout the city will notice the strong Mexican influence dating back to the Battle of the Alamo in 1836.
What may surprise visitors are the unique cultural traditions that extend beyond Mexican influence, including the largest Diwali celebration in America.
What’s left today makes San Antonio a cultural hub full of intriguing architecture, art, culture, markets and, of course, food.
Food, clearly!
Deep cultural roots usually equal delicious cuisine, and that is certainly the case for San Antonio.
Located just 4 hours from the border with Mexico, it is one of the many reasons for a wide variety of tasty dishes found throughout the city.
There are classic restaurants that have been a mainstay for tourists for decades, but the city’s food scene is also flourishing with new, emerging restaurants. There are even more than 100 new restaurants!
The bottom line is that San Antonio is a foodie paradise, ranging from classic Tex-Mex to mouth-watering Texas barbecue to trendy food halls.
A place for every type of traveler
San Antonio is so rich in history and there is plenty to do; every type of traveler will enjoy it here.
Whether you’re a couple looking for a fun night out or traveling alone and want to visit some hip art galleries or new restaurants, you’ll find your spot.
Families also make San Antonio their favorite vacation destination with fun theme parks, such as Sea World and Six Flags, along with luxury resorts with a lazy river, such as the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort And Spa.
Breathtaking scenery of the Texas Hill Country
San Antonio is a beautiful destination in its own right, but it also serves as a gateway to some of Texas’ most beautiful landscapes.
The mountain landscape is a picturesque region of Texas with green hills, beautiful lakes and charming small towns, such as New Braunfels and Fredericksburg.
A popular way to spend time just 30 minutes outside of San Antonio is to float on the Guadalupe River for a fun, relaxing day outdoors.
Otherwise, this vast region makes it an underrated place to see the colorful fall leaves.
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