San Antonio Central Library

If you love architecture, then you can't miss visiting San Antonio's Central Library, located downtown and designed by renowned Mexican architect, Ricardo Legorreta. You won't be able to miss this 240,000-square-foot, six-story, enchilada red behemoth. One might think the color garish, but for some reason this brightly-colored building with its striking "Mexican Modernist" design just plain works. The library is covered in gorgeous artwork inside and out, including glass sculptures and a Botero horse near the front door. The interior of the library offers state-of-the art technology, educated staff and an immense collection of books, movies, music and other resources.