San Antonio has become a major convention destination, thanks to its thriving business and industry, its convenient air service and its gorgeous surroundings, venues and accommodations.

San Antonio’s venues offer a variety of setups for corporate meetings, trade shows and conventions, just to name a few.

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

This amazing building encompasses the excitement and opportunities that San Antonio has to offer. Located on the famed River Walk, this impressive, contemporary structure features over 600,000 square feet of exhibit and meeting space, 440,000 square feet of exhibit space, 63 breakout rooms and three ballrooms totaling 99,000 square feet.

The Lila Cockrell Theatre for the Performing Arts, which is located within the convention center, seats over 2,500 people.

Other features of this facility include an executive assembly room with interpreting rooms for international meetings, outdoor locations for receptions and banquets and exceptional catering services by the highly sought-after RK Group.

The San Antonio River flows gracefully through the convention center, providing an unrivaled sense of luxury and beauty. Some of the other highlights of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center include river taxi setups, event patios, walkways, scenic plazas, walkways and beautifully landscaped areas and waterfalls.

Alamode

Just a short walk from the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center is the Alamode, a multi-purpose venue featuring 160,000 square feet of floor space and 30,000 square feet of conference space.

Lavish Surroundings

Both the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and the Alamode are conveniently located near more than 35,000 hotel rooms, as well as the River Walk, the Alamo, La Villita, and a plethora of malls, boutiques, galleries, restaurants and nightlife destinations.

Three-hundred properties surrounding both the convention center and the Alamode offer a variety of accommodations, including meeting hotels, family-style hotels and lavish resorts with award-winning golf courses and luxurious spas.

Alamo Heights is a quiet, suburban haven with a warm, old-fashioned, family-oriented feeling. Alamo Heights, which is known as “the friendliest city in Texas,” is located just two miles from downtown San Antonio.

Major roadways into the city include Interstates 35, 10, 410 and U.S. Route 281, all of which allow for an easy drive into the city. In fact, most residents of Alamo Heights enjoy a commute of less than 20 minutes. Most residents of Alamo Heights are involved in education, health and social services, professional services, finance and insurance industries.

Homes in Alamo Heights

This residential suburbia has a diverse selection of homes in a wide variety of prices. Most of the single-family homes in Alamo Heights consist of two-story, traditional homes on quiet, tree-lined streets, although Mediterranean, contemporary, Spanish and ranch style homes are popular, too.

Beautifully restored, historic homes are a common site in Alamo Heights, as are newer, contemporary homes.

Single-family homes start in the low $100,000s, while condominiums and townhomes typically range in price from the low $100,000s to the mid $500,000s. Luxurious estates on spacious lots in private communities range in price from the mid $700,000s to over $1 million. There are also many land lots available for custom development.

Local Sites in Alamo Heights

Some of Alamo Heights’ local points of interest include the Alamo Quarry Market, which boasts a nice array of shopping, dining and entertainment and the Quarry Golf Club, which was ranked “Top 10 of America’s Greatest Courses in Texas” by Golf Digest.

Nearby San Antonio also provides residents of Alamo Heights with a fine array of arts, entertainment, nightlife, dining and shopping. Some of San Antonio’s famous attractions include San Pedro Park, which provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including a pool and playground, The Alamo, the King William Historic District, the San Antonio Children’s Museum, The San Antonio Museum of Art and the Fort Sam Houston Museum.