With attractions like Six Flags Fiesta, The Riverwalk, and the historic Alamo site, it’s no surprise that San Antonio is the most visited city in Texas. It’s the 17th most visited city in the nation.

Church’s Chicken started in 1952 as Church’s Fried Chicken To Go in San Antonio, right across the street from the Alamo. It’s now the fourth-largest chicken restaurant in the country behind KFC, Chick-fil-A, and Popeyes Chicken.

San Pedro Park is the oldest park in Texas and the second-oldest in the nation. It officially became a public park in 1852. The San Pedro Park is home to so much history. During the Civil War, the park was used as a prisoner of war camp. Now, the park has over 60 hiking trails, a swimming pool, a skate plaza, the San Pedro Library, and much more.

The San Antonio Zoo is a 35-acre zoo and has over 3,500 animals and an aquarium. It’s the 3rd largest zoo in the nation, and it breeds several endangered species, including leopards, African lions, and Komodo dragons.

‘Remember the Alamo!’ Everyone remembers the Alamo in Texas. More than 2.5 million people visit the Alamo a year, making it the most visited attraction in Texas.

San Fernando Cathedral dates back to 1738 and remains the heart of the Catholic religion in San Antonio. Over 5,000 people attend services in just one weekend.

Fiesta San Antonio is the city’s biggest and most attended festival. It happens every April and has done so since 1891. The festival began to honor the memory of the battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto. Now, more than three million people attend every year, and more than 100 events are hosted within the festival.

The Tower of the Americas is a 750-foot tall tower that can be seen from anywhere in the city. It’s located in HemisFair Park and was opened in 1968. The tower is the tallest building in San Antonio and the 27th tallest building in all of Texas, plus, it has 952 steps. Good luck climbing that.