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Getting There
Automobiles
Driving and parking can often prove problematic in this southern city. In downtown, there are several one-way streets, and the city doesn't follow a grid system. The city has a trolley system, or streetcar, which stops at all of downtown's main attractions.
Planes
San Antonio's international airport is 10 miles north of downtown, but for a bigger chance of a direct flight, use Austin as the hub. From here, it's an easy hour-long drive to the south west along the I-35.
Trains
San Antonio's Amtrak (www.amtrak.com) station is on the Texas Eagle (Chicago to Los Angeles) and Sunset Limited (New Orleans to Los Angeles) routes. The stop is on Hoefgen Avenue.
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Local Knowledge
Dialing
Country code for the US: +1. San Antonio: 210.
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Do go / Don't Go
Between late June and early September, San Antonio hits the 40˚C+ mark, so if you can't handle the heat, pick a different time of year to visit.
Cuisine
Taxis
Hiring a car is your best getting-around bet but a Yellow Cab (+1 210 222 2222) can help out.
Tipping
Go for somewhere between 15 and 20 per cent depending on how much you enjoyed the service.
Currency
US dollar ($).
Packing
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Worth Doing
Arts
Head to Artpace (+1 210 212 4900; www.artpace.org) on Main Avenue to check out the works of San Antonians, Americans and various international artists. There's also the San Antonio Museum of Art (+1 210 978 8100; www.samuseum.org) on West Jones Avenue.
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Shopping
San Antonio might be lacking its own Bond Street, but high-end hipsters can find their Halston fixes at the Violet Hour (+1 210 829 0388; www.shoptheviolethour.com). For a fabulously curated collection of jewellery accompanied by French perfumes, candles and oversized art books, lose yourself in Sloan Hall (+1 210 828 7738; www.sloanhall.com). Thrift-store junkies will find heaven at Vintage House on South St Marys Street (+1 210 299 4774).
Viewpoint
Travel up to the top of the Tower of the Americas (+1 210 223 3101; www.toweroftheamericas.com) and see the city from 750ft. There's a bar and revolving restaurant at the top.
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Diary
April Fiesta (www.fiesta-sa.org) takes over for 10 days in celebration of San Antonio's history and culture, with parades, food and live music all in its honour. May The New World Wine & Food Festival showcases international wine-based developments. June San Antonio's Botanical Garden (www.sabot.org) hosts a spot of summer Shakespeare.