Travel and Explore San Antonio, TX!

San Antonio, TX 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.