Moving to South San Antonio can be an amazing opportunity for new residents. Often when moving, new cities can be intimidating and leave you with a nervous feeling! Not to worry, we've compiled a list of the absolutely must know places and things to do in South San Antonio before moving. You'll feel as if you want to spend the rest of your life here!
So, what should you know about South San Antonio?
1. Remember the Alamo! As one of the most famous sites of San Antonio Texas, it is critical to know about its importance in history. A quick tour to the Alamo after moving to South San Antonio will leave the student in you satisfied with being educated on one of the more iconic moments in American History.
2. Much like the Alamo, the Riverwalk is another area of San Antonio that is often populated by tourists. As a new resident of South San Antonio, it would be beneficial to familiarize yourself with the Riverwalk. It's a great place to have dinner or to simply walk around and enjoy the atmosphere.
3. City Culture. One of the most important things to know about south San Antonio is that it offers residents the opportunity to experience a unique way of life. South San Antonio gives residents all the benefits of living in a major city without the overcrowded feeling of most large cities. The comfort of being able to enjoy good food, nightlife and a plethora of attractions and other forms of entertainment while slipping back into a quiet home is something that can't be ignored.
4. Authentic Southwestern Cuisine! It's no secret that in South San Antonio that there is a great love for tacos and fiestas. Every spring, the city celebrates heroes from the Alamo in a huge fiesta with over a hundred events and even a floating parade down the River Walk.
5. The gorgeous HemisFair Park. For a full view of the beautiful San Antonio area stop by HemisFair Park. Equipped with over 15 acres of manicured landscape, historic buildings and scenic waterfalls, it is also home to the tallest building in San Antonio. The “Tower of the Americas,” is a 750-foot tower that gives you an incredible view of the city and its surrounding cities. It is the tallest structure in Texas (excluding radio antennae) south of Houston, the second tallest observation tower in the United States and third tallest in the Western Hemisphere. If you aren't afraid of heights, this is a definite stop after moving to South San Antonio.
6. The Natural Bridge Cavern Caves are perfect for the geology lovers out there. These incredible underground caves are located just outside of the South San Antonio area. The Bridge Cavern caves are one of the largest network of caves in Texas.