Cheap flights from Sacramento to San Antonio from £174

San Antonio became the city where the chilli con carne dish was invented. In 1893, at the World's Fair in Chicago, San Antonio was presented with a “chilli stand”. Since then, a spicy, hearty minced meat dish with beans and tomatoes has become the hallmark of this city.

The Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum, named after its founder, offers its visitors around 20,000 works of art. The museum's collection includes works from the Renaissance period and paintings, sculptures, and photographs by artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. The ticket costs $20 for adults.

Every weekend, the locals have a barbecue in the backyard of their homes. If you are invited to visit such an event, bring some dish or drinks with you, as it is customary here that the owner only fries meat but does not arrange a feast.