DK Travel - Top 10 San Antonio and Austin

This DK Top 10 guide is one of a new generation of illustrated travel-guide eBooks that guarantees you make the most of your visit before, during and after your stay. Use this eBook both to plan your trip and explore your destination when visiting. So, before you depart, browse the citys highlights, check out the themed sightseeing lists or simply tap through the guide and be inspired.

The best way to explore this guide is to begin at the main table of contents. The first section of the eBook shows you, quite simply, the best sights in the destination. This is followed by: Top 10 of Everything themed Top 10 lists that allow you to make the most of your time away; Around the Destination must-see sights, area by area; Streetsmart essential practical information; and the General Index (a great alternative to Search when you need to quickly look up a keyword or specific sight).

Shorter contents lists appear at the start of every section in the guide, and are designed to make chapter navigation quick and easy. You can jump back to these by clicking on the chapter-heading links that sit with an arrow icon at the top of every article.

There are dozens of useful, easy-to-use maps at the back of this eBook. Select the "View map" links thoughout the guide to see larger-scale versions fill your screen.

As you use this guide, create a personalized itinerary by bookmarking the sights, venues and activities that are of most interest, giving you the quickest possible access to everything youll need for your time away.

San Antonios Highlights

A colorful history, as well as a dazzling array of world-class attractions and lively festivals, make San Antonio one of the most popular destinations in Texas. It is also frequently listed as one of the top ten places to visit in the United States. The citys rich cultural mix of early Spanish mission beginnings, German settlement, cowboy heritage, and strong ties to Mexico has created a warm and progressive city. It also boasts four of the most visited attractions in the state, including the River Walk, the Alamo, Missions National Historical Park, and SeaWorld. Plenty of sunshine also makes San Antonio a year-round favorite with all visitors.

River Walk (El Paseo del Rio)

Mariachi musician at a cafe

Lined with colorful cafs, the beautiful Paseo del Rio, or River Walk, is the most visited place in San Antonio and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the US. The central area is vibrant, with mariachi bands playing and tourist-filled barges motoring down the river. Located 20 ft (6 m) below street level, the River Walk feels like a world apart, with picturesque footbridges and fountains lining the walkway as it passes by some of the citys most prominent hotels and clubs.