The Alamo: The iconic bell-shaped facade of the chapel isn't original. It was added by the US Army in the 1850s (the mission was established before 1800, and the famous Battle of the Alamo took place in 1836).
King William district: This is a house by British-born architect Alfred Giles, who designed many of the properties in this historic part of the city.
River Walk: Restaurants and bars are concentrated around the river, which runs one storey below street level.
The river walk is a feat of civil engineering - as well as forming an attractive feature of the city, it helps control the river, which until the walk's construction in the 20s and 30s had caused some devastating floods (this is limestone country, and doesn't drain well).
Thanks to hosts Austin CVB, San Antonio CVB and Continental.
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