Everything San Antonio travelers should know about Frankfurt

State of play: The city of about 750,000 is on the River Main.

• It's more like New York City than any other European destination, according to How To Germany, a website dedicated to helping expats navigate the country.

Yes, but: If you're looking for a broader European experience, Frankfurt puts you in the prime position.

• For example, a nonstop flight from Frankfurt to Amsterdam or Paris takes about an hour.
• There's also a rail system to travel to other parts of Germany.

Of note: Here are a few places to see and things to do, according to Frankfurt's tourism department.

• Museumsufer is a walkway with 39 museums on River Main. Museumsufer Festival is a three-day event the last weekend of August that celebrates the city's arts and culture.
• Alt-Sachsenhausen is Frankfurt's going-out district. It's a cobblestoned area with pubs, restaurants and places to try the city's signature apple wine.
• Zeil, a street in the city center, is for shoppers, featuring a number of brand name designers.
• For nature enthusiasts, the Taunus and Odenwald mountain ranges are nearby.