San Antonio's River Walk, Spanish colonial architecture, beautiful parks and plazas, and top golf courses make it one of America's most picturesque cities. Today, this find_home/images/slidedeck metropolis is the second-largest city in Texas and the seventh largest city in the United States, all while expertly balancing an old world heritage with contemporary lifestyles evidenced through diverse artistry, ethnic cuisine and exquisite culture. Its economy is as varied as the population and culture with primary sectors of financial services, tourism, national defense and health care. Unique and authentic, San Antonio beautifully captures the spirit of Texas!

The San Antonio International Airport is located in north central San Antonio, approximately eight miles from downtown at the intersection of Interstate Loop 410 and U.S. Highway 281. It covers 2,600 acres and is the main airport for the metropolitan area. It has two terminals and is served by 21 airlines serving over 43 domestic and international destinations. There are plenty of dining options to suit your needs at the airport. With a 2007 average of 260 daily domestic and international departures and arrivals and total number of passengers at 8,031,405 San Antonio International is growing at a rapid pace matching the growth of the city of San Antonio.

San Antonio is a shopper's paradise - crafts, antiques, upscale malls and shopping plazas and more Ð the choices are endless. Again, unique and diverse are the words to describe the treasures you will find. If local art is what you seek look no further than Artisan's Alley, El Mercado, and La Villita. Stylish is what you will be shopping at places like the Quarry Market, North Star Mall, Rivercenter Mall and the Shops at La Cantera that have one of a kind boutiques, mainstream stores and high-end department stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom's. You may even find a bargain to brag about at one of the many area outlets. Shop to your heart's content!

San Antonio and Bexar County are served by 17 separate independent school districts: Alamo Heights ISD, East Central ISD, Edgewood ISD, Fort Sam Houston ISD, Harlandale ISD, Judson ISD, Lackland ISD, Medina Valley ISD, North East ISD, Northside ISD, Randolph Field ISD, San Antonio ISD, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD, South San Antonio ISD, Southside ISD, Southwest ISD and Somerset ISD. San Antonio has over 100,000 students attending its 31 higher-education facilities which include local branches of both The University of Texas and Texas A&M University, and the Alamo Community College District's five colleges. The city is also home to more than 30 private schools and charter schools.

San Antonio beckons with historical sights, romantic dining, professional sports, family fun and cultural delights. San Antonio features great artistic talent, from offbeat galleries to museums like the McNay, the Witte and the San Antonio Museum of Art. Perhaps you'd rather get your thrills at Six Flags Fiesta Texas or get a little wet with aquatic friends at SeaWorld San Antonio. You can even check out the San Antonio Spurs in action. San Antonio is home to not only the Alamo, but also to four other Spanish missions Ð immerse yourself in history and traditions of the past. Ready to tee off? Then don't miss San Antonio Hill Country with its magnificent golf courses. Nightlife abounds. The River Walk provides relaxing entertainment as it weaves its way through a truly cosmopolitan city.