Things to see in San Antonio
The Alamo:
The Alamo is a former mission settled where the famous was
also
the site of the Battle of the Alamo took place.
Aztec on the River:
Aztec on the River is an historic 1926
movie palace,meticulously restored, complete with a Mighty
Wurlitzer theatre organ, and is touted as the
Riverwalk’s newest, most exciting attraction.
Market Square - El Mercado:
With 32 shops and 80 specialty shops in Farmers'
Market
Plaza Market Square is a kind of dream for shoppers.
Moreover, Market Square is also the scene of many Hispanic
festivals.
River Walk:
The River Walk area of San Antonio is an excellent place to explore even by day and
party by night.
Plenty of restaurants line the river on both sides and
there are guided barge tours by Rio San Antonio Cruises:
departing regularly.
San Antonio Missions National Park:
Containing many cultural sites along
with some natural areas.
Established in 1978 the park covers about 819
acres.
San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium:
With over 3,500 animals representing 750 species of animals
on 56
acres.
Open 365 days a year.
Museums and Galleries
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
A part of a non-profit, non-collecting
contemporary art center
that advances the growth and understanding of contemporary art.
Buckhorn Saloon and Museum:
Instituto de México:
600 HemisFair Park, 210-227-0123.
Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels,
210-824-5368.
Fine arts exhibits,
library. museum store.
San Antonio Children's Museum
305 Houston St, 210-212-4453, fax 210-242-1313
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones, 210-978-8100.
Southwest School of Art & Craft
1201 Navarro and 300 Augusta, 210-224-1848.
Art/museum gift shop in the
Ursuline Campus as well as student work in the hallways and
cafe.
Witte Museum
3801 Broadway, 210-357-1900