La Villita
La Villita Historic Arts Village is located on the south bank of the San Antonio river, and was San Antonio's first official neighborhood. These days, it's a tourist draw that features a number of outlets for those looking to sample San Antonio. These include a number of local shops--clothes retailers, jewelers, artisans--and restaurants, including a number of quality Mexican food establishments.
La Villita is located at:
La Villita
418 Villita St # 900A
San Antonio, Texas 78205-2926
(210) 207-8610
lavillita.com
San Antonio Missions
You can't truly appreciate San Antonio's history without checking out the local missions. With the original founded in 1718 by the Franciscans and Spanish, that number had grown to 5 within 15 years. These missions were constructed to teach Christianity to the locals. These days, the missions are major tourists draws in San Antonio, as they allow tourists an opportunity to see firsthand the legacy left behind by mission Indians and friars.
For more information on each of the San Antonio missions, contact:
San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau
203 S. St. Mary's Street, Suite 200
San Antonio, Texas 78205
(210) 207-6700
visitsanantonio.com
San Fernando Cathedral
Founded in 1731 by families from the Canary Islands, this church features services to this day. More than 5,000 people attend weekend Mass every week, while more than 900 baptisms, 100 weddings, and 100 funerals take place at the Cathedral annually. San Fernando Cathedral also regularly plays host to concerts and symphony performances.
San Fernando Cathedral is located at:
San Fernando Cathedral
115 Main Plaza
San Antonio, Texas 78205
(210) 227-1297
sfcathedral.org
About The Author
Clint Hale has worked for a number of media outlets throughout his seven-year career, including the San Antonio Express-News (for whom he covered golf, football, and general features) and Examiner.com. He earned a Journalism degree from the University of Texas.
