Even though the Alamo City relies on tourism for its economy, researchers found its parks lacking and bristled at its summer heat. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX Texas tourism travel
While San Antonio is big on tourism, a new report dinged the city's entertainment options based on its weather and park quality.
While known for its tourist economy, San Antonio's only the middle of the pack among the nation's 100 biggest cities when it comes to both indoor and outdoor recreation, according to aAn analysis by personal finance site WalletHub ranked San Antonio at No. 39 for indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Not surprisingly, Las Vegas topped the list. The entertainment mecca's abundance of casinos, public land and theaters aided in its positioning. Meanwhile, Austin ranked slightly above San Antonio, taking the No. 34 spot. San Antonio fared best in the study's Entertainment and Recreational Facilities category, where it ranked 25th, surpassing Texas cities including Arlington and Lubbock.
However, the Alamo City's low park quality and scorching hot summers hurt its outdoor recreation score, contributed to its overall mid-tier ranking, according to researchers.
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