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13 facts about San Antonio

1.) San Antonio is the second largest city in Texas

2.) San Antonio is the seventh most populous city in the United States

3.) San Antonio is the 29th-largest metropolitan area in the USA.

4.) San Antonio has influences of both the American South and Southwest.

5.) San Antonio was named for the Portuguese Saint Anthony of Padua, whose feast day it was (June 13) when a Spanish expedition stopped in the area in 1691.

6.) The city has a strong military presence—it is home to Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, Randolph Air Force Base, and Brooks City-Base, with Camp Bullis and Camp Stanley right outside the city.

7.) San Antonio is home to the South Texas Medical Center, the largest and only medical research and care provider in the South Texas region.

8.) San Antonio is famous for its River Walk, the Alamo, Tejano culture, and being home to SeaWorld and Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme parks.

9.) The city is visited by 20 million tourists per year.

10.) San Antonio claims the most successful National Basketball Association teams in league history, the San Antonio Spurs.

11.) The San Antonio Convention Center hosts more than 300 events each year with over 750,000 convention delegates from around the world.

12.) The jewel of the city is the River Walk, which meanders through the downtown area.

13.) The Fairmont Hotel, built in 1906, is in the Guinness Book of World Records as one of the heaviest buildings ever moved intact. It was placed in its new location, three blocks south of the Alamo, over four days in 1985, and cost $650,000 to move. The Fairmont houses the “Sage Ristorante e Bar.”

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Posted in General, Thursday Thirteen on July 25th, 2007

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7 Responses to “Thursday Thirteen”

  1. pussreboots Says:
    July 25th, 2007 at 5:29 pm

    More interesting facts. Happy TT.

  2. Crimson Wife Says:
    July 25th, 2007 at 6:15 pm

    I’ve never been to San Antonio, but I’d like to visit someday!

  3. The Crux & Damozel Says:
    July 25th, 2007 at 6:34 pm

    I love the River Walk and San Antonio generally—my brother used to be there (was in the Air Force) and I spent Christmas there years ago. Would love to visit The Alamo again…

  4. Comedy Plus Says:
    July 25th, 2007 at 8:02 pm

    I love San Antonio. It was one of my favorite vacations. Thanks for bringing back all the memories. Have a great TT. :)

  5. MamaLee Says:
    July 25th, 2007 at 10:30 pm

    I was down there 6 years ago, when I was preggo with my first baby. And my hubby and I LOVED it.

    Happy TT!

  6. Denise Says:
    July 26th, 2007 at 12:13 am

    I’ve never been there. Thanks for the info in case I ever get to visit! :)

  7. Imma (Alice) Says:
    July 26th, 2007 at 2:45 pm

    A good list. Happy T13.

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