Destination: San Antonio, Texas
When people think of San Antonio, the first thing that comes to mind is usually the River Walk. Back in the early 1900s, the San Antonio River was transformed into a grand promenade. Shops, restaurants, and clubs line the meandering river. A sidewalk with fountains and cypress trees winds along the side of the river where tour boats float gently downstream. At holiday time, the River Walk is decorated with thousands of colorful lights and festive decorations. It’s a great place to spend the afternoon shopping or just relaxing in an outdoor café.
Of course, when you visit San Antonio, you must “Remember the Alamo.” The historic fort played an important part in Texas’ fight for independence from Mexico and remains one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Lone Star State. Other places to visit include Market Square (a huge Mexican marketplace) and La Villita Historic Arts Village where you can spend an entire day visiting art galleries and learning about the city’s first neighborhood, La Villita. Or bike along the Mission Trail and visit five 18th century Spanish missions founded in the area. There are also several local theme parks including Six Flags Fiesta, Splashtown, and Sea World (yes, you can visit the famous Shamu right here.) For more information on area attractions visit www.sanantoniocvb.com
There are nearly two dozen RV parks and campgrounds in the vicinity. Have you stayed at a great one or have some recommendations?
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Wish to find a nice RV park in Southeat of Houston , Near I-10 , THanks , The Goodson Family . Have a 36Foot Motorhome
Our son and his future wife are getting married in San Antonio, Texas the week before Christmas. We want to be there for them, but our finances are limited. Does anyone have suggestions or recommendations of a safe/secure RV park to stay at for a few days in the SE S.A. area ?? Any help would be welcome. GJM
I will be in San Antonio before Christmas and would also like to know any quiet and clean RV parks that are close to the city.
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Judy
Great article on San Antonio. We go that direction for 6 months every October thru March. There is a great little cowboy town just 45 minutes west on Route 16, Bandera. Riverside RV Park is just a stones throw from town and has great eating, country music, etc. Try to visit Bandera on your trip to San Antonio. The people are super friendly. Cowboys come into town on the weekends and there are parades, strolling singers, etc.
Several years ago, we spent a week in a RV park in the older section of San Antonio. I cannot remember the name at this time, but it was on the city bus route and we had access to all of the historical sites through that medium of transportation. It was a little hard to get through the traffic with a pickup and 31′ trailer, but after accomplish that it was worth the effort. It was near one of the Missions. Sorry, could not be of more help, but there are several on the out skirts that appear clean. If my failing memory serves me correctly it was a C to C park at that time.
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