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-Restaurants, sporting events, nightlife can
be found in Downtown San Antonio
-Shopping at nearby Westlake Mall, Ingram Park Mall, Fiesta
Navidena Marketplace, Market Square and Riverwalk
-Several Parks in the area including Casa Navarro State Historical
Park, Monterrey Park, Southside Lions Park and others
-Golfing at Hill Country Golf Course...5 miles |
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The Alamo |
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300 Alamo Plaza
(78205) 210-225-1391 ext. 34 | fax 210-354-3602
www.thealamo.org
On the east side of Alamo Plaza is the most famous spot
in Texas where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after
repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna’s army.
Mission San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo) was established
in 1718 as the city’s first mission. The chapel, one
of the most photographed facades in the nation, and the
Long Barracks are all that remain of the original fort.
Long Barracks Museum and Library are near the chapel. The
museum contains relics and mementos from the Republic of
Texas and offers narration on the fall of the Alamo. The
Alamo is located in the heart of the city, inside beautifully
landscaped grounds. |
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Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch |
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26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Road (78266)
830-438-7400
www.nbwildliferanchtx.com
Have you ever dreamed of going on an African
Safari? Well ... Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is your dream
come true, only Texas Style. With hundreds of animals from
all over the world roaming freely in the picturesque Texas
Hill Country. Animals are enticed to come up for nose to
nose encounters with the complimentary feed given upon entrance.
The Petting Zoo and Walk-a-Bout areas are included in admission
and everyone is invited to travel through the Ranch as many
times as they would like during their visit. |
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San Antonio IMAX Theatre At Rivercenter |
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849 E. Commerce, Rivercenter
Mall, Street Level,
Crockett Street Entrance (78205)
210-247-4629 | 800-354-4629 | Fax: 210-227-5432
www.imax-sa.com
"Alamo - The Price of Freedom,"
is a 45-minute docudrama about the 13-day siege and fall
of the Alamo. Watch the battle unfold, where 189 defenders
who fought and died for the cause of Texas liberty. The
immense screen and magnetic stereo sound system places the
viewer in the middle of the action. Other IMAX features
showing, Journey into the world of IMAX 3-D images so real,
you actually feel like you are inside the film. |
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Mission Trails |
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Park Headquarters: 2202 Roosevelt Ave. (78210)
210-534-8833 | 210-932-1001 | Fax: 210-534-1106
www.nps.gov/saan
The chain of missions established along
the San Antonio River in the 18th century are reminders
of one of Spain’s most successful attempts to extend
its New World dominion from Mexico. Representing both church
and state, these missions were charged with converting the
local Native Americans, collectively called Coahuiltecans,
into devout Catholics and productive members of Spanish
society. More than just churches on the Spanish Colonial
frontier, the missions also served as vocational and educational
centers, economic enterprises involved in agricultural and
ranching endeavors and regional trade. They were the greatest
concentration of Catholic missions in North America and
formed the foundation for what is today the thriving city
of San Antonio. The park contains the historically and architecturally
significant structures of missions Concepción, San
José, San Juan and Espada. Other important cultural
resources included are the historic Espada Dam and Aqueduct,
acequia (irrigation) systems and the Rancho de las Cabras.
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas
and New Year’s. Free admission. The visitor center
is located next to Mission San Jose and contains a theater
showing a 20-minute depiction of early life at the mission,
a museum and book shop more info... . |
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Natural Bridge Caverns |
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Located between San Antonio
and New Braunfels, off I-35, exit 175
210-651-6101
www.naturalbridgecaverns.com
Come experience one of the world's premier
caverns, Natural Bridge Caverns. Take the North Cavern Tour
and see what millions of others have seen - an incredible
underground world of natural beauty. This 75-minute tour
travels through a half-mile of the largest and most spectacular
show cavern in Texas. Other cavern tours include the Jeremy
Room Flashlight Tour and the South Cavern Adventure tour.
Take the NEW Watchtower Challenge and climb and zip from
the tallest and longest climbing tower and ziplines in Texas!
Also, be sure to visit the Natural Bridge Mining Company,
where you can pan for gems and minerals like miners panned
for gold. A gift shop, snack bar, and picnic grounds are
also available. |
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River Walk (Paseo Del Rio) |
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454 Soledad, River Ste.
2 (78205)
210-227-4262.
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
Paseo Del Rio in the heart of downtown, is the pride of
the city. Lush green foliage lines the banks of this peaceful,
historic river. Cobblestone walkways lead visitors to the
river-level restaurants and shops. The river bubbles to
the surface on the grounds of the University of the Incarnate
Word and flows to downtown, threading its way through the
city one level below the hustle and bustle of city streets.
First called Yanaguana by the Payaya Indians, meaning "place
of refreshing waters." Along the horseshoe shaped riverbend,
the river is shaded by towering cypresses, oaks and willows
and bordered by gardens of flowering ornamental plants.
River cruisers travel the River Walk’s three miles
past unique retail shops, restaurants and nightclubs. See
Rio San Antonio Cruises, listed alphabetically. |
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San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium |
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3903 N. St. Mary’s
St. (78212)
210-734-7184 | Fax: 210-734-7291
www.sazoo-aq.org
Ranked as one of the best zoos in the nation exhibiting
over 3,500 animals of 750 species. At the headwaters of
the San Antonio River, the zoo encompasses 35 landscaped
acres. Includes one of the largest bird collections in the
world. The Zoo has a magnificent mini-zoo designed specifically
for children under 5, Kronkosky's Tiny Tot Nature Spot.
Open 365 days a year. |
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