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As the nation’s 7th largest city,
San Antonio offers all the benefits of a big city while
maintaining small-town charm and friendliness. Below are
some facts about our community along with many of
its incredible attractions:
About San Antonio:
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7th largest city in the United States |
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2nd largest city in Texas |
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Very affordable cost of living; nearly 10% below
the US average |
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Affordable housing; prices are more than 35%
below the US median and are less than half the
cost of comparable housing in California and the
East Coast |
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Utility rates are among the lowest in the nation |
Health Care:
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A healthy business; San Antonio’s health care
industry grew to $13.7 billion in 2004 up 4%
from 2003 |
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The hospital sector accounts for 23.3% of our
health care industry |
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Over the past 10 years, the economic impact of
hospitals increased by 80% |
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CHRISTUS Santa Rosa is among the largest
private-sector employers in San Antonio |
Education:
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San Antonio features a wide range of public, charter
and private educational institutes |
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Population growth is spurring the development
and expansion of school districts, colleges, and
universities around the area |
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San Antonio is home to several top-level institutions
that offer undergraduate and graduate programs. These
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Attractions/Events:
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San Antonio is famous for its
four historic missions,
which with the
Alamo, form Missions Trail
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wonderful way to stroll through Texas history. |
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The famed
River Walk is located downtown along the San
Antonio River and is lined with shops, restaurants,
clubs and hotels – a must see for every area visitor! |
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Fiesta – This 10-day event celebrates
San Antonio's Mexican
heritage and occurs throughout the city. It includes
music, food and a variety of art and street parades. |
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Professional Sports –
The San Antonio Spurs, our
celebrated pro basketball team is a big draw, for
visitors and citizens alike, having won
three NBA championships. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa is also the
“Official Hospital of the San Antonio Spurs”. Other
teams include the
San Antonio Silver Stars (women’s pro
basketball),
San Antonio Rampage (pro hockey) and the
San Antonio Missions (minor league baseball). |
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Golf – There are over 50 golf courses in the area,
including courses designed by Lee Trevino and Greg
Norman. |
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Culture – San Antonio is home to art galleries and nationally recognized
San Antonio Symphony. We also feature Broadway
shows, museums and international touring companies. |
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Family entertainment – Boredom is never an option
here! Families can experience the
San Antonio Zoo,
SeaWorld and
Six Flags Fiesta Texas. |
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The Hill Country – Just a short, scenic drive from San
Antonio lies the Texas Hill Country. Here families can
enjoy the charms of small town living and shopping,
numerous outdoor activities, river tubing, water parks,
camping, food, dining and remote getaways. |
For more information on the many other sites, events
and attractions, please visit the San Antonio
Convention
and Visitors Bureau or the
San Antonio Chamber of
Commerce web sites.
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