Restaurants:

While Tex-Mex cuisine is a passion of local residents, the dining choices in San Antonio cover a wide range of ethnic and American cuisines. Check rewardsnetwork.com/Midwest for descriptions and price ranges for dozens of restaurants that offer Midwest Miles rewards for dining.

The Arts:

LaVillita, a unique arts and crafts community with shops and working artists, lies within the city limits. The San Antonio Museum of Art collection includes both ancient art and Mexican folk art. The McNay Art Museum includes Medieval, Native American and modern art. The King William Historic Area covers a 25-block area near downtown along the San Antonio River.

Local Culture:

The Alamo, Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and El Mercado (Market Square) are easily accessible in and around the downtown area. The San Antonio Mission Trail begins at the Alamo and winds southward along the San Antonio River. Four Spanish frontier missions, dating back to the 1700s, are maintained by the National Park Service. Every April, the city celebrates its unique culture with a spectacular 10-day Fiesta.

Entertainment:

The San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium ranks as one of the best zoos in the country. Rivers in the Texas Hill Country offer canoeing, tubing and whitewater rafting. Area lakes offer great fishing and sailing opportunities. The RiverWalk in downtown San Antonio is a cobblestoned must for every visitor, with three miles of unique retail shops, restaurants and nightclubs along the San Antonio River.