PACS 2007 7th Annual Conference

San Antonio Facts

San Antonio, known as The Alamo City, is the 8th largest city in the United States.

Transportation: Several major airlines serve San Antonio. Shuttle service is available from the airport to Riverwalk hotels for $14 per person one way. A taxi ride from the airport to The Westin Riverwalk Hotel is approximately $20 including tip (depending upon traffic and construction).

Weather: San Antonio enjoys subtropical climate because of its proximity to the edge of the Gulf Coastal Plains. The average temperature is less than 70 degrees. The humidity averages 80 percent in the early morning and tapers off to around 50 percent in the afternoon. San Antonio averages about 28 inches of rain each year with the heaviest amounts falling between May and September.

Attractions: San Antonio offers a wide selection of attractions to fill your days and evening with fun and educational opportunities.

The Alamo located at 300 Alamo Plaza is the famous spot in Texas where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna's Army, Mission San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo) was established in 1718 as the city's first mission. While visiting The Alamo, don't miss the Long Barrack Museum, examine the cannon in Calvalry Courtyard or just enjoy the Alamo Gardens. The Riverwalk (Paseo Del Rio), located in the heart of the downtown, offers lushgreen foliage along the banks of the river. Cobblestone walkways and river cruisers travel the three-mile Riverwalk leading visitors to the river-level restaurants, shops and nightclubs.The San Antonio Botanical Gardens is a 33-acre miniature representation of the diverse Texas landscape including Hill Country wild flowers to formal rose gardens.The Spanish Governor's Palace located at 105 Plaza De Armas is a national historic landmark and once housed officials of the Spanish Province of Texas. National Geographic has designated this building the most beautiful in San Antonio.The Tower of the Americas located at 600 HemisFair Park is 750 feet tall and offers a panoramic view of San Antonio and the surrounding area.The Institute of Texan Cultures is the place where you will meet the pioneers of Texas through creative displays featuring 27 ethnic groups that built the Lone Star State.The Hertzberg Circus Museum features a major collection of memorabilia including sideshow personalities, Tom Thumb's carriage and Clown Alley. To finish out your day of sightseeing, there is a 25-block area near downtown on the south bank of the San Antonio River known as the King William Historic Area. In the late 1800's, the King William District was the most elegant residential area in the city. This area includes the Guenther House (founder of Pioneer Flour Mills) built in 1860 and the Steves Homestead Museum. This Victorian French Second Empire designed home was built in 1876. The River House, a one-story structure, houses the first natatorium (inside swimming pool) in San Antonio.

For other attractions such as golf, theme parks, restaurants, shopping, city parks, military bases, please visit with the Concierge located in the Lobby Level.