Hill Country Inn & Suites at Salado Creek Villas

San Antonio Shines in the Lone Star State. Choose from Endless San Antonio Attractions and Activities.

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There are so many things to do in San Antonio…the city today is a mixture of Southwestern influences combined with the bustling city life of a modern American metropolis. The eighth largest city in the United States, San Antonio has more than 300 sunny days each year and an annual average temperature of about 70 degrees.

San Antonio is an outdoor paradise, where you can golf on any of the city's fine courses and visit historical and cultural sites that are as abundant as they are inviting. The number one tourist attraction in San Antonio is The Alamo, where 189 men defended Texas against an invading Mexican army of more than 4,000 troops. The Alamo memorial is downtown, and contains an illustrated history of the mission's past. No stay in San Antonio is complete without a visit to the Paseo del Rio, also known as the River Walk, where cobblestone walkways slip past lush foliage to reveal river-level shops, restaurants and nightlife. The River Walk maintains a European feeling, where sidewalk cafes and boutique stores compete with the river for your attention.

For families with children, there are numerous area theme parks within easy driving distance of Hill Country Inn & Suites at Salado Creek Villas, including Sea World San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and Schlitterbahn Water Park. In addition to the big ticket parks, San Antonio offers children's museums, parks and exhibits just for kids. Texas Hill Country provides a number of rivers that are perfect for lively canoeing and white water rafting, while nearby lakes offer great fishing, sailing and water skiing. Dude ranches offer a glimpse into the Wild West. Or take on an affordable adventure and go geocaching! Experience the various trails in San Antonio's hill country and discover a treasure or two along the way. Many geocaching adventures await on www.geocaching.com

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November

2: El Dia de los Muertos
Translated literally as "the Day of the Dead," this Mexican cultural tradition is a celebration in which the family welcomes back departed loved ones, sharing the joys of life with them as their memories live on. Creative and respectful altars are set up around town at galleries, cultural centers, cemeteries and restaurants to commemorate loved ones who have passed on. Poetry readings, and calavera processions (participants dress as skeletons) are typical events as well. Citywide. Some events have an admission charge. Learn More

10-15: The San Antonio New World Wine & Food Festival
Giving wine and food aficionados one more thing to be thankful for this November, the Festival will showcase the Alamo City's finest restaurants and chefs as well as celebrity guests from Mexico, Miami, Manhattan and all over Texas as it celebrates San Antonio as a premier wine and food destination and an important culinary and cultural gateway to Mexico and Latin America. (210) 822-9555

15: San Antonio Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon & ½ Marathon
This one of a kind marathon features over 70 bands along the course which passes several historic missions and wraps up at the Alamodome. www.rnrsa.com

27: Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony
The day after Thanksgiving, the switch is pulled to turn on over 122,000 lights that illuminate the River Walk until New Year's Day. Decorated floats wind through the river in one of the country's only nighttime river parades. Admission for all river-level access.  (210) 227-4262 www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

4 - 20: Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias
Stroll along the lush banks of the San Antonio River guided by more than 2,500 luminarias. Warmly glowing candles in sand filled bags line the walkways to symbolically mark the "lighting of the way" for the Holy Family. This centuries old tradition begins at dusk Friday, Saturday & Sunday only. (210) 227-4262 www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com