Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Police (
emergency 911, nonemergency 210-207-7273)
INTERNET ACCESS
San Antonio's public library system provides free internet access, but time online may be
limited to 30 minutes. You must sign up in person (no phone reservations) for the next
available terminal. Bring a library card or photo ID. The central San Antonio Public Library
( www.mysapl.org ; 600 Soledad St; 9am-9pm Mon-Thu, to 5pm Fri & Sat, 11am-5pm Sun) is a first-rate mul-
timedia facility with children's programs and helpful staff. Validated parking at the library
garage is free for one hour.
MEDIA
La Prensa ( www.laprensa.com ) A bilingual Spanish-language weekly.
San Antonio Current ( www.sacurrent.com ) The free alternative weekly is not nearly comprehensive
enough, but it's still the best local what's-on guide.
San Antonio Express-News ( www.mysanantonio.com ) Daily news and travel info.
MEDICAL SERVICES
210-297-7690; 111 Dallas St) A central hospital, just east of Navarro and
Baptist Medical Center (
Soledad Sts.
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital ( 210-757-2200; 1310 McCullough Ave) Operates a 24-hour emer-
gency room just north of downtown.
Walgreens ( 210-614-3590; 7802 Wurzbach Rd) A 24-hour pharmacy north of Loop 410, near the
major hospitals and medical complexes. A downtown location at 300 E Houston St is
more central, but only open 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
MONEY
ATMs accept most debit and credit cards and are located throughout the city, including in
malls, major theme parks and the gift shop at the Alamo. You can change foreign currency
and traveler's checks at Frost Bank ( 210-220-4011; 100 W Houston St; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, ATM
24hr) or Bank of America ( 210-270-5540; 300 Convent St; 9am-4pm Mon-Thu, to 5pm Fri, ATM 24hr) .
There are also two foreign-exchange desks at the airport and one in Six Flags Fiesta
Texas.
POST
9am-5pm Mon-Fri) Call
Post office (USPS; ;
210-212-8046; 615 E Houston St, enter off Alamo St;
800-275-8777 to locate other branches.
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