About San Antonio
San Antonio, the nation's ninth largest city, with a population of one million people, offers rich cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities. The cosmopolitan nature of this city is reflected by its many museums and galleries, its symphony orchestra, theatrical productions, and outstanding zoo. Historical sites such as the Alamo, the Spanish Governor's Palace, the San Fernando Cathedral, the old settlement of La Villita, and the charming Paseo del Rio (Riverwalk), contribute to San Antonio's reputation as one of America's five unique cities.

Annual celebrations such as the San Antonio Lifestock Show and Rodeo, Fiesta San Antonio, the Texas Folklife Festival, and the Texas Open golf tournament provide variety and excitement. The SPURS, San Antonio's professional basketball team, and events at the new Alamodome, provide major league sports. Sea World of Texas and Fiesta Texas merge the natural attractiveness of the Hill Country with professional entertainment.

San Antonio is well known for its temperate climate, friendly bicultural population, tradition of individuality, and reasonable cost of living. Nearby lakes and rivers provide areas for fishing, boating, swimming, and tubing. Many state parks in the vicinity welcome hikers, campers, and backpackers. Its location at the junction of three life zones makes South Texas, which reports over 400 species of birds, a paradise for birdwatchers.

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