Local Informaion

The Alamo: http://www.thealamo.org/ the most famous spot in Texas where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836.

Botanical Garden and Lucile Halsell Conservatory: http://www.sabot.org/ 33-acre garden represents the diverse Texas landscape.

Brooks Air Force Base: http://www.brooks.af.mil/ Base tours by appointment only.

Brackenridge Park: A 343-acre showplace for the San Antonio River. Miniature railway travels 3 1/2 miles. Swiss manufactured cable cars afford a panoramic view of the park and city skyline.

Buckhorn Saloon & Museum: http://www.buckhornmuseum.com/Discover 118 years of history...Texas style. Two stories packed with the most exotic collections ever seen.

Canary Islands Decendants Association Museum: 16 Canary Islands families founded the Villa de San Fernando. Memorabilia, artifacts, books, pictures and costumes

Casa Navarro State Historical Park: The home site of Jose Antonio Navarro. The site of Navarro’s furnished house and store.

Charline McCombs Empire Theatre: Created in the Victorian tradition with European elegance and opulence.

Cowboy Museum: A real cowboy museum. Visit a replica of a Western town.

Fort Sam Houston: http://www.samhou-usag.army.mil/ The post is known as the birthplace of military aviation. Now known as the home of Army medicine.

Friedrich Wilderness Park: Ecological tour

Guenther House: Located on a bend of the river at the foot of King William, one of the oldest historic districts in Texas.

Hemisfair Park: Area of greens capes and dramatic water features a refreshing retreat from city streets. Park includes the Institute of Texan Cultures, Instituto Cultural Mexicano, and Tower of the Americas.

Hertzberg Circus Museum: This museum contains the world's 2nd largest collection of circus memorabilia.

IMAX Theatre at Rivercenter: http://www.imax-sa.com/ The IMAX screen is six stories tall, ten times larger than a normal screen.

Institute of Texan Cultures: http://www.texancultures.utsa.edu/ A museum for the interpretation and assimilation of Texas history and folk culture.

Instituto Cultrural Mexicano: The Institute has a complete program offering the rich artistic expressions of Mexico.

 Lackland Air Force Base: History and Traditions Museum, USAF Security Police Museum.

 La Villita: Unique arts and crafts community with shops, working artists, restaurants and a post office.

The Magik Children's Theatre: http://www.magiktheatre.org/ Located in the historic Beethoven Hall, there is a full season of live theatrical presentations.

Majestic Theatre: Named a State and National Historic Landmark. One of the few remaining vintage, atmospheric vaudeville movie places.

Malibu Castle and Grand Prix: Castle has 2 18-hole miniature golf courses. Grand Prix, 3/4 scale formula one Grand Prix cars and wheel-to-wheel racing.

Market Square: Early morning to late at night shopping. 32 shops at El Mercado and 80 specialty  shops in Farmers Market Plaza. Festivals, food and beverages.

McNay Art Museum: http://www.menayart.org/Mediterranean-styled home located on 23 acres of landscaped grounds. 19th and 20th century European and American art.

Pioneer Trail Drivers and Texas Rangers Memorial Museum: Texas Rangers' exciting history from their inception in 1823.

Plaza Theatre of Wax & Ripley's Believe it or Not!: http://www.plazawaxmuseum.com/ Plaza Theatre of Wax features over 225 life-like wax figures. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Exhibits over 500 one-of-a-kind oddities.

Randolph Air Force Base: Home to the 12th Flying Training Wing.

Riverwalk (Paseo Del Rio): The heart of downtown. Lush green foliage lines the banks of the river. River cruises, shopping, restaurants and nightclubs.

San Antonio Museum of Art: http://www.sa-museum.org/ Located in the old Lone Star Brewery. Art collections from ancient art to contemporary.

San Antonio Children's Museum: A bilingual museum offering more than 80 interactive, fun-learning exhibits for children and families.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: http://www.nps.gov/saan/ Chain of missions established along the San Antonio River in the 18th century. Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada.

Sea World San Antonio: http://www.seaworld.com/ The world's largest marine-life adventure park is four parks in one: marine animal park, rides and slides park, water park and show park.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas: http://www.sixflags.com/ 200-acre family theme park. Shows, 22 rides and skill games are built around themes celebrating Texas and the Southwest.

Soutwest School of Art and Craft: Contemporary art exhibitions by visiting artists.

Spanish Governor's Palace: Labeled "the most beautiful building in San Antonio" by the National Geographic Society.

Splashtown: http://www.splashtownsa.com/18 landscaped acres of cool, clean water excitement; this water park has something fun for every age.

The Steves Homested Museum: http://www.saconservation.org/ Located in the King William Historic District. Home was built in 1876 and furnished in a late 19th century style.

Sunset Station: http://www.sunset-station.com/ An entertainment complex for entertainment, food, live music and shopping.

The Texas Adventure: http://www.tx_adventure.com/ Multi-media show portraying Texas Independence with the Alamo drama as it's center piece. State of the art special effects.

Texas Air Museum: Features the history of aviation in San Antonio.

Texas Highway Patrol Museum: http://www.thpa.org/ Tribute and memorial to troopers and their families as well as an educational tool about highway patrol activities.

Texas Transportation Museum: 5,000 sq. ft. display building offers antique horse-drawn carriages, gas powered vehicles, working model railroads and more.

Tower of the Americas: 750 foot 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.

Witte Museum: http://www.wittemuseum.org/History, science and humanities, exciting hands-on exhibits of Texas history, natural science and anthropology.

Yanaguana Cruises: http://www.sarivercruise.com/ One of the highlights of visiting the river is the river cruise.

Zoological Gardens and Aquarium: http://www.sazoo-aq.org/ Ranked as one of the best zoos in the nation. Over 3,000 animals of 600 species. 25 landscaped acres. Includes one of the largest bird collections in the world.