San Antonio Facts

San Antonio, known as The Alamo City, is the 7th largest city in the United States. The city is served by several major airlines. San Antonio enjoys subtropical climate because of its proximity to the edge of the Gulf Coastal Plains. The average temperature is less than 70 degrees. The humidity averages 80 percent in the early morning and tapers off to around 50 percent in the afternoon. San Antonio averages about 28 inches of rain each year with the heaviest amounts falling between May and September.

There is something for everyone in San Antonio. The Westin La Cantera Resort is adjacent to Six Flags Fiesta Texas and just 15 minutes from SeaWorld of San Antonio. The Texas Hill Country and its many quaint towns is just a short drive from the Resort.

San Antonio offers a wide selection of attractions and educational opportunities to fill your days and evenings with fun. The Alamo located at 300 Alamo Plaza is the famous spot in Texas where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna's Army. Mission San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo) was established in 1718 as the city's first mission. While visiting The Alamo, you don't want to miss the long Barrack Museum and examine the cannon in Calvary Courtyard or just enjoy the Alamo Gardens.

The Riverwalk (Paseo Del Rio), located in the heart of downtown, offers lush green foliage along the banks of the river. Cobblestone walkways and river cruisers travel the three-mile Riverwalk leading visitors to the river-level restaurants, shops and nightclubs. The San Antonio Botanical Gardens is a 33-acre miniature representation of the diverse Texas landscape including Hill Country wild flowers to formal rose gardens.

The Spanish Governor's Palace located at 105 Plaza De Armas is a national historic landmark and once housed officials of the Spanish Province of Texas. National Geographbic has designated this building the most beautiful in San Antonio. The Tower of the Americas located at 600 HemisFair Park is 750 feet tall and offers a panoramic view of San Antonio and the surrounding area. The Institute of Texan Cultures is the place where you will meet the pioneers of Texas through creative displays featuring 27 ethnic groups that built the Lone Star State.

While visiting the Riverwalk, finish out your day of sightseeing in the 25-block area near downdown on the south bank of the San Antonio River known as the King William Historic District. In the late 1800's, the King William District was the most elegant residential area in the city. It includes the Guenther House (founder of Pioneer Flour Mills) built in 1860 and the Steves Homestead Museum. This Victorian French Second Empire-designed home was built in 1876. The River House, a one-story structure, houses the first natatorium (inside swimming pool) in San Antonio.

For information on other places of interest such as restaurants, shopping, theme parks, museums, please visit the Concierge located in the Lobby.