San Antonio has a diversified economy; Financial, communications, military, healthcare-biomedical, information technology, aerospace, manufacturing, agricultural and hospitality. San Antonio was rated the most recession proof city in the US by the Brookings Institute for 2009 and has a 5.4% unemployment rate as of July 2009. San Antonio is home to five fortune 500 companies; Valero Energy, USAA, Clear Channel, Nustar Energy, Tesoro Energy. AT&T moved it's headquarters from San Antonio in 2008. San Antonio is home to several regional offices and support centers; Wells Fargo, Toyota plant, Citi-financial, Medtronics, Allstate, Chase and the Hartford. Other large companies based in the San Antonio metro include; Rackspace, Kinetic Concepts, Frost Bank, H.E.B. Foods, The Scooter Store, Whataburger, Harte-Hanks and H.B. Zachry Corp. The city is home to a major inland port, Port San Antonio. Its tenants include such companies as The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney and Standard Aero. San Antonio is home to 50 Aerospace companies.
San Antonio is home to several colleges and universities:
Theaters
Majestic Theatre
Recognized as one of the most ornate facilities in the country, the Majestic has long held a special place in the archives of Texas theatrical and architectural history. Located at 224 E. Houston Street in the heart of downtown San Antonio, the Majestic was designed and built in 1929 by John Eberson for Karl Hoblitzelle's Interstate Theatres, and stood proudly for many years as the largest theatre in Texas and the second largest motion picture theatre in the country. It was intended to be the most modern and ornate building in South Texas - complete with new sound and projection equipment - and was the first theatre in the state to be totally air-conditioned.
San Antonio is home to several historic vaudeville theatres; The Empire, Aztec, Alameda, and the Majestic. There are also many live music venues including, Sunset Station, White Rabbit, Scout Bar, Blue Star Arts complex, Pearl Brewery, Cowboys, La Tuna's, Randy's Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar, and The Ten Eleven and many great local bands.
Sports
San Antonio Rampage
The ahl affiliate of the florida panthers that currently play at the at&t center.
San Antonio Spurs
San antonio is home to the four-time nba champion san antonio spurs that currently play at the at&t center.
San Antonio Missions
The class aa minor league affiliate of the san diego padres; plays in wolff municipal stadium.
Amusement parks
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
(http://wildliferanchtexas...). home to a great drive-thru safari park!
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
(http://www.sixflags.com/p...). home to several thrill rides and exciting shows, fiesta texas is an entertaining theme park geared to people of all ages. it has a really interesting water park and the ride the boomerang is recommended
SeaWorld
(http://www.seaworld.com/). a marine life theme park which is home to the world-famous shamu the killer whale. there are also thrill rides, a small water park, as well as sharks, an aquarium, penguins, seals and sea lions, and an opportunity to pet and feed dolphins.
Events
Texas Folklife Festival
(http://www.texasfolklifef...) the texas folklife festival is an annual four-day celebration in the second week of june, of the diverse ethnic and cultural groups that settled our state. some 45 groups bring their stories, crafts, music, dances, and foods to share with visitors in a vibrant blend of education and entertainment.
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
(http://www.sarodeo.com/) the san antonio stock show & rodeo is an annual agricultural fair and entertainment event in early february. it provides world class rodeo action and entertainment to people of all ages. the san antonio stock show and rodeo has been nominated for the largest indoor rodeo of 2009, the winner to be announced february 2010. everyone who's anyone in country music plays during rodeo time, simple as that.
Tours
Ghost Hunts of San Antonio Texas Tour
Guided ghost hunting tour. Visit over 10 locations where ghost sightings occur. Learn to use modern ghost hunting equipment while learning the history of each location. This ghost hunting tour offers rich history on some of San Antonio's most haunted locations. Many have called it mystifying,educational, and fun. Member: The Atlantic Paranormal Society Family Investigators, American Association of Electronic Voice PhenomenonAAEVP, MUFON
Alamo Helicopter Tours
Offers exciting and breathtaking views of San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country, including sites such as the San Antonio River, Downtown, the Botanical Gardens and Historic Mission.
San Antonio Walks
Professional guided tour. This is not a highlight reel, but real storytelling about the city's rich history. Captivating and educational. Voted: Best Tour in San Antonio. Member: Texas Travel Industry Association