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Use this official San Antonio attractions guide to plan your vacation. Visit the Alamo where you'll find
relics and mementos from the Republic of Texas and narration on the fall of the Alamo. Take a tour through the largest and most spectacular show cavern in Texas at Natural
Bridge Caverns. Explore the Riverwalk with 3 miles of unique retail shops, restaurants and nightclubs. Enjoy a breathtaking view of San Antonio from the Tower of the Americas
observation deck. You'll be amazed at all there is to see and do with so many attractions in San Antonio.
The Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza San Antonio TX 78205 Phone: (210) 225-1391 x34 Fax: (210) 354-3602 lgarcia@thealamo.org 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. Hours: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday. Closed December 24 and 25. Admission Free: donations accepted. Call for more information.
Aztec on the River
201 E. Commerce Street, Suite 300 San Antonio TX 78205 Phone: (210) 227-3930 Fax: (210) 271-7077 www.aztecontheriver.com The Aztec On The River is the RiverWalk’s newest, most exciting attraction
. This historic 1926 movie palace has been meticulously restored, complete with a Mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ. Modern enhancements have been added to create an
incredible experience: a FREE multi-million dollar special effects show in the Grand Lobby every 90
minutes, a giant screen theatre with incredible surround-sound, plus unique shopping and dining.
Open daily - call for showtimes. Group, senior and military discounts available. On the RiverWalk at the corner of E. Commerce and N. St. Mary’s Streets.
Buckhorn Saloon & Museum
318 E. Houston St San Antonio TX 78205 Phone: (210) 247-4000 Fax: (210) 247-4020 bevin@buckhornmuseum.com www.buckhornmuseum.com The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum is proud to have been voted "2002 Best
Attraction" by the Downtown Alliance/San Antonio. Discover more than 120
years of history.... Texas style. Marvel at two stories of the most exotic collections you've ever seen,
from our unique horn collection, to cowboy memorabilia and fish from the Seven Seas. See a two
headed calf and a lamb with eight legs! Test your hand in our authentic shooting gallery and arcade.
Don't miss the world's only Wax Museum of Texas History. And, don't forget to swing by the
Buckhorn Curio Store, where you'll find extraordinary Texas collectibles and authentic Buckhorn
souvenirs for the entire family. Located a short two blocks from the Alamo and 50 feet from the River
Walk. Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. or later, Sunday - Thursday; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. or later, Friday and
Saturday. Call for exact closing times. Admission: Adults $10.99; seniors(55+) $9.99; Children
(ages 3-11) $7.99. Special rates for group of 10 or more, and discounts for Military with ID.
Casa Navarro State Historical Park
228 S. Laredo St. San Antonio TX 78207 Phone: (210) 226-4801 Fax: (210) 226-4801 jose.zapata@tpwd.state.tx.us www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/jose The home site of Jose Antonio Navarro (1795-1871), a Texas legislator under Mexico, the Republic
of Texas and the U.S. The site of Navarro’s furnished house, first residence, and store. Navarro’s life
illustrates Texas’ rich Mexican history and heritage. Conversational tours and exhibits are provided.
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday. Admission: $2, children 12 and under free. Adult group rate $1; school groups 50 cents per person.
Enchanted Springs Ranch 242 Hwy 46 West Boerne TX 78006 Phone: (830) 249-8222 Fax: (830) 249-1131 Toll Free: 800-640-5917
events@enchantedspringsranch.com www.enchantedspringsranch.com An authentic old west town right out of the 1800’s used for western films,
commercials, and special events. Adults $10, Kids $5. Fee includes a tour of the old west town plus a tractor wagon ride through a working ranch of Texas longhorns, horses,
buffalo and lots of exotic animals. Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm. Call for more information.
Fiesta Farm
8497 FM 1560 N San Antonio TX 78254 Phone: (210) 316-3166 gloriaduhaime@sbcglobal.net www.FiestaFarmLC.com Fiesta Farm is a fantastic new play farm with pony rides, hay ride, petting zoos, a large sandbox and
bubble machine. Open to the public on Wednesday and Saturday mornings for $6 per person.
Available for School Field Trips with lots of hands-on education. Open year round with a large warm barn and lots of shade. (Other hours available by appointment).
Visit our website at www.FiestaFarmLC.com for more information and lots of photos.
Guenther House
205 E. Guenther San Antonio TX 78204 Phone: (210) 227-1061 Fax: (210) 351-6372 dvaughan@chguenther.com www.guentherhouse.com Located on a bend of the the San Antonio River at foot of King William is one od the oldest historic
districts in Texas. Carl Hilmar Guenther, founder of Pioneer Flour Mills, built this elegant home in
1860. The restored house offers a museum featuring mill memorabilia. Of interest to collectors are
the Dresden China anniversary plates made in Germany until WWII. Museum and River Mill store
hours: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 8 a.m.- 3 p.m., Sunday. Restaurant hours: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily. Free admission.
Guinness World Records Museum, Ripley's Haunted Adventure, and Davy Crockett's Tall Tales Ride
329 Alamo Plaza San Antonio TX 78205 Phone: (210) 226-2828 Fax: (210) 226-7462 www.haunted-guinness-crockett.com
San Antonio's newest attractions are all three in one location directly across from the Alamo! The
Guinness World Records Museum is a state of the art, interactive experience that brings the world
famous book to life. Explore 16 themed galleries spread over 10,000 sq. feet featuring exhibits,
artifacts, videos, and games all showcasing exciting world records. Ripley's Haunted Adventure is a
multi -million dollar special effect haunted house. Climb aboard the three story ride that empties you
into a mixture of live actors, special effects, elaborate sets, and animatronics. Guaranteed to bring
terror to even the heartiest of souls. Davy Crockett's Tall Tales Ride is a fantatstic theme park style
ride through the life and times of Davy Crockett, according to Davy himself. Enjoy a narrated journey
through colorful sets, loveable animatronic characters, and an array of special and visual effects. All
three attractions are open daily except for Christmas Day. Call for prices and hours of operation.
IMAX Theatre Rivercenter
849 E Commerce, #285 San Antonio TX 78205 Phone: (210) 247-4614 Fax: (210) 227-5432 Toll Free: (800) 354-4629 cmyers@imax-sa.com 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. Other IMAX features, including IMAX 3D, also show. The giant IMAX screen, large film
frames and incredible sound system create The IMAX Experience®. Your movie-going experience
is so real that yo feel like you are immersed in the film and in IMAX 3D you will want to reach out and
touch the images floating toward you. Shows daily from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Admission: adults $9.25;
children (3-11) $6.25; senior (65+) and youth (12-17) $8.33; groups (15 or more) adults $8.33 and
children (3-11) $5.55. The prices do not include tax. Advance reservations and assigned seating are available.
Institute of Texan Cultures
801 S. Bowie San Antonio TX 78205 Phone: (210) 458-2330 Fax: (210) 458-2208 www.texancultures.utsa.edu
Celebrate the cultures of Texas at San Antonio’s cultural experience museum
! UTSA’s Institute of Texan Cultures features interactive exhibits, multicultural family programs, fun
activities for children, and colorful special events. Guests are encouraged to bring their cameras,
and don’t be afraid to touch—many of our exhibits feature hands-on elements! Immerse yourself
inside our 360° Dome Theater, boasting the technology of 22 screens and 38 projectors and
featuring Faces and Places of Texas, a multimedia experience showcasing Texans and special
events from around the state. Step into the lives of early Texans on the Institute's outdoor exploration
area, the Back 40, and see how early Texans lived at our Living Texas demonstration areas. Learn
the stories of multinational Texans firsthand from our character performers! Guided tours are
available for groups. The museum’s retail store offers a broad selection of unique Texas gifts,
publications, and international gift items. The museum is a short walk from the Alamo and the River
Walk through HemisFair Park. Hours of Operation: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m.,
Sunday; closed Monday. Admission: Adults, $7; seniors (65 years and older), $4; military personnel
(ID required), $4; children 3-12 years of age, $4; tour groups with guide, $4 each person; children 2 years of age and under, free.
King William Historic Area
1032 South Alamo San Antonio TX 78210 Phone: (210) 227-8786 Fax: (210) 227-8030 King.william@sbcglobal.net www.kingwilliamassociation.org A 25-block area near downtown on the south bank of the San Antonio River. In the late 1800's the
King William District was the most elegant residential area in the city. Prominent German merchants
originally settled the area. It was zoned as the state's first historic district, and has once again
become a fashionable neighborhood. The area includes the following attractions. Note - RESTRICTED ACCESS: Motorcoaches/buses may obtain a Historic District Destination
Point Permit to drop off and pick-up passengers (using the most direct route from the city designed
arterial) for the Steves Homestead by contacting the City of San Antonio Transportation Dept. at 210-207-7378 or 210-207-7379.
La Villita
418 Villita #900 San Antonio TX 78205 Phone: (210) 207-8611 Fax: (210) 207-4390 www.lavillita.com
A unique arts and crafts community with shops, working artists, restaurants and a post office. The Old San Antonio Exhibit (located in Bolivar Hall)
houses a collection of art objects, artifacts and symbols relevant to the history. This beautifully
landscaped historic district offers leisurely shopping, dining and five rental venues for special events. Shops open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission. Closed holidays.
Market Square - El Mercado
514 W. Commerce San Antonio TX 78207 Phone: (210) 207-8600 Fax: (210) 207-4287 www.marketsquaresa.com
From early morning until late at night, Market Square is alive with activity. Visitors browse through the 32 shops at "El Mercado," an area patterned
after an authentic Mexican market. In addition, there are 80 specialty shops in Farmers Market Plaza
. Market Square is also the scene of many Hispanic festivals where food and beverage booths
spring up alongside the Guadalajara lamps and the strains of mariachi music blend with the
excitement of Mexican dances. Free admission. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., summer; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., winter. Stores closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day and Easter.
McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels San Antonio TX 78209 Phone: (210) 805-1761 Fax: (210) 805-1760 www.mcnayart.org
Mediterranean mansion with patio, gardens and an impressive collection of post-impressionist
paintings. Number of guests: 112 seated Brown Gallery; 32 Sculpture Gallery; 400 reception using interior garden.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., ; Thursday 10a.m.-9p.m.; Saturday 10a.m.-5p.m.; Sunday 12 noon-5p.m.
Mission Concepciσn
807 Mission Rd. at Felisa St. San Antonio TX 78210
Phone: (210) 534-1540 This handsome church looks essentially as it did 200 years ago. From 1731,
religious festivals were held as friars strove to replace traditional Native American ritual by the demonstration of Christian ideals. Remnants of wall
and ceiling paintings in the surviving rooms of the mission’s convento have been conserved.
Wayside exhibits lead visitors around the grounds and through the various rooms. The site also features a visitor contact station and a sales area.
Mission San Francisco de la Espada
10040 Espada Rd. San Antonio TX 78214 Phone: (210) 627-2021
In 1731, after their retreat from East Texas, the founders of San Francisco de los Tejas moved the
mission to the San Antonio River and renamed it San Francisco de la Espada. Espada appears as
remote today as it did in the mid 1700s. It boasts the best preserved segments of the historic
acequias (the irrigation system designed to provide water for crops) part of which includes the still
working Espada dam and aqueduct. The Espada Aqueduct, which carries water from the San
Antonio River across Piedras Creek, continues to feed the original mission irrigation system.
Espada Dam, built between 1731 and 1740, is the best existing example of the four Franciscan
-designed dams placed on the San Antonio River. The dam is still in use today. Combined, these
structures represent perhaps the best surviving physical assembly of an 18th century Spanish
irrigation network in the United States. In 1995, the ranch that once supported Mission Espada,
Rancho de las Cabras near Floresville, became part of the National Historical Park and is currently open on a limited basis.
Mission San Josι
6701 San Jose Dr. San Antonio TX 78214 Phone: (210) 932-1001 Founded in 1720 by Fray Antonio Margil de Jesϊs, San Josι became the
largest and best known of the Texas Missions and was viewed as the model among Texas missions. After early setbacks, 300 inhabitants were sustained
by the vast fields and herds of livestock. A visitor in 1777 referred to the structure as the "Queen of
the Missions." The carvings on the church are notable features. The famous "Rose Window" is
considered one of the finest pieces of Spanish Colonial ornamentation in the country. Other features
are the convento area and the stairway to the belfry and choir loft - each of the 25 risers was hand
-hewn from a single live-oak log and constructed without nails or pegs. Also featured is a granary with flying buttresses, a gristmill, restored defensive walls, and quarters.
Mission San Juan Capistrano
9101 Graf Rd. San Antonio TX 78214
Phone: (210) 534-0749 Established along the banks of the San Antonio River in 1731 after relocation
from East Texas. With a rich farm and pasture lands it became a regional supplier of agricultural produce, which helped support the missions, local
settlements and presidio garrisons. The chapel, with its open bell tower is still in use. A more
elaborate church was never completed. The site includes a self-guided nature trail.
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Road Natural Bridge Caverns TX 78266 Phone: (830) 438-7400 Fax: (830) 438-3494 GotAQuestion@WildlifeRanchTexas.com www.wildliferanchtexas.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. Admission is $14.50 for adults, $7.00 for children (3-11 years) and $13
.00 for seniors (65+). Texas' most visited safari park is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, with extended summer hours of 9 am to 6:30 pm (Memorial Day-Labor Day).
Old Spanish Trail
3400 Fredericksburg Rd. San Antonio TX Phone: (210) 735-3503 ost100kahl@aol.com www.oldspanishtrailcentennial.com During the 1920s San Antonio's Gunter Hotel was the headquarters for the building of the southern U
.S. transcontinental Auto Highway commemorated by the 0-Mile Stone on City Hall lawn. From St.
Augustine, Florida to San Diego, California, the Old Spanish Trail links cities of Spanish conquest
and settlement. The OST enters San Antonio on Seguin St. along I-35, proceeds south on New
Braunfels Ave. to Houston St., west on Houston to Flores St., north along Flores and out
Fredericksburg Rd., I-10 and Boerne Stage Rd. into the hill country. A decorative stone bench recognizing the OST is located at 3400 Fredericksburg Rd.
To see a map, click on maps.sanantonio.gov.
Plaza Wax Museum & Ripley's Believe It or Not
301 Alamo Plaza San Antonio TX 78205 Phone: (210) 224-9299 Fax: (210) 224-1516 www.plazawaxmuseum.com
The Plaza Wax Museum and Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Two premiere attractions located in the heart
of downtown - just across the street from historic Alamo Plaza., the RiverCenter Mall and the famous
River Walk. Our Plaza Wax Museum features a collection of wax figures displayed within themed
sections of Hollywood, Children's land of Make Believe, Freedom's Journey (contains a 66-foot wall
mural dedicated to our country's history), Horror (optional section), History, Religion (this section
contains The Passion of Christ - the Last Supper, Cruxification and Resurrection and much more!)
Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Allows you to discover one-of-a-kind oddities, curiosities and illusions
gathered from all over the world by Robert Ripley. There are over 500 exhibits - one of the largest in
the world! Open daily - opening and closing times vary with the season so call for opening and
closing times Admission prices are as follows: $17.95 plus tax, Adult combination ticket and $9.95
plus tax, child combination ticket (ages 4-12). Under three is free. Single attractions tickets: $13.95
plus tax adults and $6.95 plus tax children (ages 4-12). Group rates offered. Private receptions, birthday parties, etc., are welcome.
River Walk (Paseo Del Rio)
110 Broadway, Suite 440 San Antonio TX 78205 Phone: (210) 227-4262 Fax: (210) 212-7602 admin@paseoderio.com 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.
San Antonio Botanical Garden, Lucile Halsell Conservatory
555 Funston San Antonio TX 78209 Phone: (210) 207-3255 Fax: (210) 207-3274 www.sabot.org
This 33-acre living museum, one can enjoy colorful seasonal floral displays, a serene native forest walk, exotic plant specimens from around the world,
modernistic glass pyramids, and even an authentic log cabin. Highlights include the Old Fashioned
Perennial Garden, Rose Garden, Sacred Garden, Garden for the Blind, Kuamoto En (an authentic
Japanese Garden), and extensive native collections representing the hill Country, East Texas and
Southwest Texas. The futuristic Lucile Halsell Conservatory features plants from around the world
displayed in the Exhibit Room, Desert Pavilion, Tropical Forest Room, Palm House and Fern Grotto.
The Aquatic Garden Pool is the central feature of the Conservatory Courtyard. The historic Carriage
House, your entry point to the Garden, also includes the gift shop and restaurant (kitchen closed
Mondays). Garden is open every day from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Christmas and New Years's Day.
Admission: Adults $6.00; Children (3-13 yrs) $3.00; Seniors (55 yrs and up) $4.00; Student/Military (with ID card) $4.00. Tour rates available.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
2202 Roosevelt Ave. San Antonio TX 78210 Phone: (210) 534-8833 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 Concepciσn, San Josι,
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.
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones San Antonio TX 75215 Phone: (210) 978-8100 Fax: (210) 978-8101 info@samuseum.org www.samuseum.org A castle-like building housing a collection ranging from ancient art to Mexican
folk art. Original home of Lone Star Brewing Company. Elegant setting for indoor/outdoor themes. Number of guests: 60, indoors; 1,000 outdoors.
San Antonio Zoo
3810 N. St. Mary's St. San Antonio TX 78212 Phone: (210) 735-7455 Fax: (210) 734-7291 www.sazoo-aq.org
Miniature railway travels 2 1/2 miles and crosses the San Antonio River Twice. Hours of operations: 9 am - 5 pm Winter; 9 am - 6 pm Summer, 365
days a year (weather permitting). Closes 1/2 hour after Zoo gates closes. Admission: adults $2.25;
children (3-11) $2. Other Park attractions listed alphabetically include the San Antonio Zoo, Sunken Gardens, and Witte Museum.
San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium
3903 N. St. Mary's St. San Antonio TX 78212 Phone: (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. Hours: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
from Labor Day to Memorial Day; 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Memorial Day to Labor Day. Admission: adults $9;
seniors (62+) and children (3-11) $7; military $8; under 2 free. Group rates available.
 SeaWorld SeaWorld San Antonio, the world's largest marine life
adventure park and family entertainment showplace, presents "Believe," a captivating and visually stunning new Shamu show that will take you on
a sensational, breathtaking journey of curiosity and wonder. “Believe” is scheduled to premiere at SeaWorld San Antonio for the 2006 season
beginning March 4. The show will be presented in a completely enhanced Shamu Stadium and will feature new music, video and animal behaviors in a more synchronous
presentation than trainers and whales have ever presented before. Come see Shamu in a way you never have, until now! Operating Hours Directions: 16 miles northwest of downtown San Antonio at Ellison Drive and Westover Hills
Boulevard, off State Highway 151. For General formation please call (800) 700-7786.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 IH 10 W San Antonio TX 78257
Phone: (210) 697-5457 Fax: (210) 697-5444 Toll Free: (800) 697-4258 www.sixflags.com
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is a theme and water park that reflects the heritage and culture of its Southwest roots. The park occupies
approximately 200 acres and feature numerous adult and children's rides. Shows, thrilling rides and skill games are built around themes celebrating Texas and the Southwest
. Themed areas: Los Festivales, a Hispanic village, Crackaxle Canyon, an early western town;
Spassburg, a German town; Fiesta Bay Broadwalk; Armadillo Beach Waterpark; and the 50's style
Rockville. Attractions include: "Tornado"; the new extreme tubing experience, "Poltergeist," a
twisting, spiraling LIM thrill coaster; "The Rattler," a classic wooden roller coaster; "Superman
Krypton Coaster," the largest steel and floorless coaster in the southwest; "Scream," a 200 foot
turbo drop ride, "Lone Star Lagoon," a giant wave pool shaped in the likeness of the state of Texas,
and more. Shows include: "Country Homecoming," "Teatro Fiesta," "Rockin' at Rockville High,"
Lone Star Spectacular" laser-light show and many more. Fiesta Bay Boardwalk features a number
of attractions including a 90-foot Ferris wheel. The park features a kennel, lockers, strollers,
wheelchair rentals, and foreign currency exchange. It is one of the most ADA accessible theme parks.
Operating Schedule: Open March-October. Open weekends in the spring and fall; and daily during the summer. Other special seasonal event include "Fright Fest." General Admission: Special group
discounts are available. Special events, picnics and catered outings available for groups of 100+.
Southwest School of Art & Craft
300 Augusta San Antonio TX 78205-1296 Phone: (210) 224-1848 Fax: (210) 224-9337 sglatman@swschool.org www.swschool.org Visitors can see free contemporary art exhibitions and lectures by visiting artists, and scroll the
picturesque grounds of the historic Ursuline Campus, once a girls's school and convent. Guided
tours (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. by appointment), a sales gallery and a weekday lunch
restaurant are available. Exhibition hours: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday- Saturday; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday
. Visitors Center Museum open 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sunday. Sales Gallery open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. Free admission.
Spanish Governor's Palace
105 Plaza de Armas San Antonio TX 78205-2412 Phone: (210) 224-0601 Fax: (210) 223-5562 www.sanantonio.gov/sapar
A national historic landmark, labeled"the most beautiful building in San Antonio" by the National Geographic Society, it once housed the officials of
the Spanish Province of Texas. Over the entrance is the original keystone which contains the carved,
double-headed eagle of the Hapsburg coat-of-arms and the inscription, in Spanish, "finished in 1749
." Distinguishing features include period furnishings and a cobblestone patio with fountain and
foliage. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday. Admission: adults $1.50, children (7-13) 75 cents.
Sunset Station
1174 E Commerce San Antonio TX 78205 Phone: (210) 222-9481 Fax: (210) 223-6194 www.sunset-station.com
Sunset Station, nestled in the historic St. Paul district, offers you a unique experience in downtown San Antonio. Visit our venue to enjoy dining at
Aldaco’s fine Mexican Cuisine or Ruth’s Chris Steak House or experience a self paced walking tour
to marvel at the turn of the century architecture; or catch a concert of a nationally recognized touring
act which range from blues to country to alternative to rock. Free evening shuttle service is available,
just ask your concierge or we are also a stop on the yellow trolley line. Planning a meeting or
bringing a convention to San Antonio? Sunset Station blends the romance of the Hispanic culture
with the charm of South Texas to be your prime destination in downtown San Antonio to create your
own historic event. Please call or visit the website for more information on our banquet space, catering, or concert series.
Tower of the Americas
600 HemisFair Park San Antonio TX 78205 The Tower, 750 ft. tall, offers a panoramic view of San Antonio and the surrounding area
. Glass-walled elevators ascend over 500 feet to the restaurant and observation level. It was the
theme structure for HemisFair in 1968, and symbolizes the progress made by the confluence of civilizations in the Western Hemisphere
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