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San Antonio Attractions

From Kori Ellis, for About.com

Take time out of your busy schedule to enjoy the top attractions that the city of San Antonio has to offer.

The River Walk

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Paseo Del Rio is the pride of downtown San Antonio, with its stone walkways on the banks of the river leading visitors to a multitude of restaurants, bars, and shops. Enjoy the scenery on a river boat tour or have dinner aboard one of the many dining cruises.

The Alamo

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The Battle of the Alamo took place in 1836, however the building was originally built as San Antonio de Valero Mission in 1718. Enjoy visiting the Alamo to learn about a piece of San Antonio history.

Tower of Americas

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Atop the 750-foot-tall Tower of Americas visitors enjoy a breathtaking view of the city from the observation deck or the recently improved revolving restauarant.

Market Square - El Mercado

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With more than 30 shops in El Mercado and dozens of specialty stores and restaurants in Farmers Market plaza and on Produce Row, Market Square is dubbed the largest Mexican marketplace outside Mexico.

San Antonio Golf Courses

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This photo gallery is a just sampling of the dozens of beautiful golf courses located in San Antonio.

San Antonio Zoo

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Over 3,500 animals make their home at the San Antonio Zoo at Brackenridge Park. Take a visual walking tour of the zoo and then bring your whole family to enjoy a day at one of San Antonio's best family attractions.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

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Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio is one of the nation's premier theme parks. Fiesta Texas is home to thrill rides, family rides, shows and events.

SeaWorld San Antonio

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Home to many marine-life shows and exhibits, SeaWorld also has several thrill rides and children's rides. SeaWorld San Antonio is the world's largest marine-life theme park.

San Fernando Cathedral

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The beautiful structure, located on Main Avenue between Commerce and Delorosa Streets, is one of San Antonio's well-known landmarks.

Splashtown San Antonio

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This water park has 40 waterslides and tube rides, plus a half-million gallon wave pool - the largest in south Texas.

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