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SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio is a modern city whose heritage, culture, traditions, and natural beauty combine into a blend that has attracted people for hundreds of years. From the earliest Spanish missionaries in 1691 to today's corporate executives, San Antonio continues to draw attention. Today, San Antonio is a center for trade, education, government, bio- medical research, and high-tech industries. San Antonio events include: River Walk Bottom Festival and Mud Parade, Carnival del Rio, Texas-Irish Festival, Tejano Conjunto Festival, Ballet Folklorico de San Antonio, Texas Folklife Festival, Fiesta Guadalupana. |
| Alamo | Alamo Plaza | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 225-1391 | The most famous historic site in Texas is the locations where 189 defenders died for Texas' independence. Tours, gardens, exhibits and displays. |
| Arneson River Theatre | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 207-8610 | The theater is an outdoor amphitheater offering different musical events. |
| Brackenride Park | 2800 block of Broadway | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 736-9534 | The park is a 343-acre showplace for the San Antonio River. Special attractions include a carousel, railroad, skyride, paddle boats, stables, Japanese Tea Gardens, and the San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium. |
| Buckhorn Hall of Horns/Hall of Texas History | 600 Lone Star Blvd | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 651-6101 | Eclectic collection of horns, wildlife oddities and wax figures. Features over 3,500 specimens of horned game animal trophies from around the world. Site includes Hall of Feathers and the O. Henry House, a cottage where the famous author lived. |
| Casa Navarro State Historical Park | 228 S. Larado St. | San Antonio | Florida | (210) 226-4801 | Site consists of restored historic structures including the home of a Texas statesman, the kitchen, and his office. |
| Espada Dam | Military Dr. | San Antonio | Texas | The dam was built by Franciscans from 1731 to 1745. |
| Fort Sam Houston | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 221-1886 | The fort was founded in 1845 and houses the Brook ARmy Medical Center, one of the largest military medical facilities in the world. |
| Hall of Texas History | San Antonio | Texas | The center presents life-size wax figures and dioramas of events in Texas's history. |
| Hangar 9-Museum of Flight Medicine | Military Dr. | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 536-2203 | This 1918 hangar is the only remaining World War I aircraft hangar in the U.S. Air Force and is a museum. |
| Hemisfair Park | 200 S. Alamo | San Antonio | Texas | The area includes greenscapes and the following attractions: Instituto Cultural Mexicano, Institute of Texan Cultures, and the Tower of the Americas, a 750 foot tall tower. |
| Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 207-8500 | The convention center houses international conferences and many entertaining events. |
| Hertzberg Circus Museum | 210 W. Market | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 207-7810 | One of the significant circus collections in the U.S., including a complete miniature circus and children's activity areas. |
| IMAX Theatre | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 225-4629 | The theater shows the docudrama "The Price of Freedom", it recounts the battle of the Alamo. |
| Institute of Texan Cultures | 801 S. Bowie St. | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 458-2300 | The center shows exhibits about the cultures of Texas residents. |
| Jose Antonio Navarro State Historic Site | 228 S. Laredo St. | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 226-4801 | The house was the home of Jose Antonio Navarro, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. |
| La Villita Historic District | Between South Alamo & South Presa Streets | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 207-8610 | The original settlement of San Antonio is now home to artists, craftsmen, and fine shops and galleries. |
| Lackland Air Force Base | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 671-3055 | The air ofrce base is the country's largest Air Force training base. |
| Lucile Halsell Conservatory | San Antonio | Texas | The conservatory contains several greenhouses for you to enjoy. |
| Malibu Castle | 3330 Cherry Ridge Dr. | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 341-6663 | The amusement park has baseball batting cages, a miniature golf course, and bumper boats. |
| Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum | 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 824-5368 | The art museum contains various works of art, like Vincent van Gogh and El Greco. |
| Market Square | 514 W. Commerce | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 207-8600 | The largest Mexican market in the United States. Filled with interesting shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and more. |
| Mexican Cultural Intitute | 600 HemisFair Plaza | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 227-0123 | The center presents works of art by contemporary Mexican and South American artists. |
| Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion de Acuna | Mission Rd. | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 229-5732 | The mission was here in 1731 and is known for its great acoustics. |
| Mission San Francisco de la Espada | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 627-2021 | The mission was founded in 1690 and moved to San Antonio in 1731. |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 229-5734 | The mission was established in 1731 and restored in 1909. |
| Monarch Collectibles | 2012 N.W. Military Hwy. | San Antonio | Texas | (210)341-3655 or (800)648-3655 | The center offers about 2,500 dolls from around the world and some other extensive collections. |
| Natural Bridge Caverns | Off Interstate Highway 35, North of San Antonio | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 651-6101 | Opened in 1964, these caverns are the largest in Texas. |
| Natural Bridge Caverns | North of San Antonio, off Interstate Highway 35 | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 651-6101 | Opened in 1964, these caverns are the largest in Texas. |
| Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch | Natural Bridge Caverns Rd. | San Antonio | Texas | (830) 438-7400 | The ranch offers a 200-acre drive-through safari and natural bridge to see. |
| O. Henry House, The | San Antonio | Texas | The house contains memorabilia of William Sydney Porter, a 19th century writer. |
| Ripley's Believe It or Not! and Plaza Theatre of Wax | 301 Alamo Plaza | San Antonio | Texas | These two attractions feature Hollywood, Texas history, and horror wax figures and over 500 exhibits of the bizarre and beautiful. |
| River Walk, The | Winds through the central business district | San Antonio | Texas | Shops, restaurants, nightclubs, and hotels line the San Antonio River, one level below the city streets. Scenic cruises along the world-famous River Walk are provided in brightly colored cruisers. Ticket stations are located several river locations. |
| San Antonio Botanical Gardens | 555 Funston Place | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 821-5115 | 33 acres of native Texas vegetation, formal gardens, and the Halsell Convervatory. On- site restaurant offers a varied menu with fresh-grown herbs and spices from the garden. |
| San Antonio Children's Museum | 305 E. Houston | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 212-4453 | Children are given a better understanding of the city of San Antonio and how it relates to the rest of the world. Interactive and hands-on experiences include construction projects, workshops, grocery store, and much more. |
| San Antonio College Planetarium | Maverick St. | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 733-2910 | The planetarium presents shows and lectures on astonomy. |
| San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau | 203-S St. Mary's St. | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 207-6700 or (800) 447-3372 | For the lastest information on the local area. |
| San Antonio Missions National Historic Park | South of Downtown | San Antonio | Texas | Includes four Spanish missions established along the San Antonio River from 1720- 1731. Buildings are open for individual tours. |
| San Antonio Museum of Art | 200 W. Jones Ave. | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 978-8100 | Located in the original Lone Star Brewing Company, the museum highlights Mexican folk art, Pre-Columbian gallery, Asian art, and ancient antiquities. |
| San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium | 3903 N. St. Mary's St. | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 734-7183 | The center has 3,400 animals of 700 species. |
| San Fernando Cathedral | 115 Main Plaza | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 227-1297 | The cathedral was built in 1731 and rebuilt in 1873 after a fire. The site is also a burial site of the heroes of the Alamo. |
| San Jose Mission | 6539 San Jose Dr. | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 229-4770 | The mission was founded in 1720 and is known as the "Queen of Missions." |
| Sea World of Texas | 10500 Sea World Dr. | San Antonio | Texas | (210)523-3611 or (800)722-2762 | This 250-acre marine-life park offers exhibits and shows of entertainment. |
| Six Flags Fiesta Texas | 17000 I-10W | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 697-5050 | This 200-acre theme park offers rides, music, and restaurants for the whole family. |
| Spanish Governor's Palace | 200 Military Plaza | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 224-0601 | In 1931, this palace was restored and opened to the public and many Spanish governors have lived here and ruled. |
| Splashtown | 3600 N. Pan Am Expwy. | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 227-1100 | The water park has the usual water rides, like a wave pool. |
| Steves Homestead | 509 King William St. | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 225-5924 | This Second Empire mansion was built in 1876 by Edward Steves and River Haus. |
| Texas Transportation Museum | 11731 | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 490-3554 | The museum grounds cover 37 acres of transportation vehicles. |
| Texas Trolley Tour | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 225-8587 | The tour provides a narrated 60 minute tour of historical point of interests. |
| Tower of the Americas | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 207-8615 | The tower is surrounded by a water park with many of the usual rides. |
| U.S. Army Medical Museum, The | Harry Wurzbach and Stanley rds. | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 221-6358 | The museum has exhibits about the history of the U.S. Army medical department. |
| Witte Museum, The | 3801 Broadway | San Antonio | Texas | (210) 357-1900 | Features exhibits of history, science, natural science, and anthropology. On the grounds the Science Treehouse features hands-on science exhibits for all ages. |
