The AmericaJR Web Team recently visited downtown San Antonio, Texas. The city of San Antonio, is the seventh most populous city in the United States and the second most populous city in both Texas and the Southern United States. Founded as a Spanish mission and colonial outpost in 1718, the city became the first chartered civil settlement in Texas in 1731, making it the state’s oldest municipality. The city contains five 18th-century Spanish frontier missions, including The Alamo and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, which together were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015. Other notable attractions include the River Walk, the Tower of the Americas, SeaWorld, the Alamo Bowl, and Marriage Island.
Gloria and Jason arrive at the San Antonio Airport
Inside the airport…
¡Adelante San Antonio!, a mural by local artist duo Dos Mestizx
Rental Car center
Heading to downtown San Antonio
Tower of the Americas
750-ft. landmark with an observation deck, revolving eatery
Tower of the Americas
Larger-than-life Boots
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo at the AT&T Center
Jason next to the Spurs sculpture
Spurs Ticket booth
Historic Market Square
Shops on both sides
Cowboy hats and more…
Colorful art
“300” represents San Antonio’s birthday
El Vaquerito western wear
AmericaJR’s Gloria Rzucidlo
More of the Market Square
Texas-shaped waffle at our hotel
View of downtown San Antonio
Tower of the Americas
Texas state flag
Double-decker tour bus
“The Torch of Friendship” sculpture
It was created by world-renowned Mexican sculptor, Sebastián