The chapel is one of the few remaining buildings left on the site of the Alamo, which draws millions of tourists each year. Stops include some of the city's Spanish missions, the largest Mexican market outside of Mexico and the Institute of Texas Cultures, where you can learn more about the rich history of the state. Under a canopy of towering trees, you can take a romantic stroll along the stone walkways, but be careful because they're narrow in some areas due to the lush, subtropical foliage planted alongside.
Food choices are vast, including everything from fajitas to fine French cuisine.
If you decide to order a steak, expect to get a healthy portion. The most convenient places to stay in San Antonio are located along the River Walk. The 337 rooms in this Spanish colonial hotel feature high ceilings, brick walls and traditional hand-finished furnishings. From all of the downtown hotels, the Alamo is just a short walk away. For 13 days in 1836 about 200 Alamo defenders, bolstered by men like Davy Crockett, held out against a 2,500 strong army.