Fans of chili take note: San Antonio, Texas is thought to be the place where this famous stew of meats, vegetables, and spices we now call chili first originated. In the 1880s, "Chili Queens," Latino women who made stews out of dried red chilies and beef, sold chili from stands in San Antonio’s Military Plaza Mercado. Legend has it that chili was introduced to the rest of the United States when San Antonio sent their chili to the 1903 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Today, you can try the famous "Chili Queens" recipe at the Institute of Chili. Fritos, Cheetos, and David Pace's picante sauce are other famous foods that share San Antonio as its birthplace. No trip to Texas is complete without a visit to the Alamo, the state's top attraction. Visit the Alamo in downtown San Antonio, where admission is free. Explore historical exhibits on the Texas Revolution, Spanish colonization, and the 1836 battle during which the Alamo fell. San Antonio is where Sam Houston shouted the famous words, "Remember the Alamo!" Another fabulous way to take in this city is the Riverwalk—walkways along the San Antonio River festive with restaurants, a mall, storefronts, bars, theaters, and hotels. If you have a child with special needs, San Antonio can provide that ideal vacation for your family at Morgan's Wonderland, an amusement park for children with special needs. Less