SAN ANTONIO INFORMATION & LINKS at TRINITY UNIVERSITY

SAN ANTONIO

We know we're fortunate to live in San Antonio, and would love to show you why our city is so exciting. So while you're here visiting campus, why not spend some time exploring the nation's eighth largest city? See for yourself why Conde Nast Traveler magazine rates San Antonio as one of their readers' five favorite tourist cities in the nation. Here you can visit the famed Alamo, step back in time on the historic Mission Trail, take in a Spur's game, enjoy the festive ambiance of the Riverwalk, or treat the entire family to a day at SeaWorld or Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Even if your time here is limited, the Trinity campus is just minutes from Brackenridge Park, the San Antonio Zoo, the Witte Museum, and loads of terrific restaurants, abundant shopping, and several fine golf courses.

Nearly 20 million people a year flock here for a taste of San Antonio's charming blend of old world traditions and modern cosmopolitan ambiance, so hotel space can occasionally be difficult to obtain. We encourage you make reservations as early possible— click here for a list of hotels that offer special Trinity rates

San Antonio Fast Facts

The population of San Antonio is 1,144,646
The average temperature is: 69.9 degrees
Retail sales tax is 6.25%
There are 12 accredited universities and colleges in San Antonio
The cost of living index is 85.0 (100 is national average)
The median cost to purchase an existing home in 2002 was $118,000
Boasts 300 days of sunshine annually

The Weather
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg. High	60°	65°	74°	80°	85°	91°	95°	95°	88°	81°	71°	64°
Avg. Low	37°	41°	48°	58°	65°	72°	75°	74°	68°	58°	48°	40°
Mean	48°	54°	62°	68°	76°	82°	85°	85°	78°	70°	60°	52°
Avg. Precip.	1.7 in	1.8 in	1.5 in	2.5 in	4.2 in	3.8 in	2.2 in	2.5 in	3.4 in	3.2 in	2.6 in	1.5 in