The Alamo
This Alamo building, made of stone was built in 1718-24, by the Franciscan Monks, who called their mission San Antonio de Valero, which sat on 4 acres of land. They ministered to the many Indians in the area, for aroun... hauntedhouses.com
Majestic Theatre
Our 2006/2007 San Antonio Symphony Classical and Pops season will soon begin and we would like you to join us for an exhilarating season with Music Director Larry Rachleff, celebrated guest conductors, world-renowne... localattractions.com
Missions Of San Antonio
In addition to the Alamo, which is managed by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, four other San Antonio missions form the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. They were established by Franciscan friars in th... traveltex.com
Main And Military Plazas Historic District
The Main and Military Plazas Historic District incorporates two plazas and surrounding blocks that are inextricably linked with the history of San Antonio. The Main and Military Plazas Historic District incorporates tw... heritagesites.com
Spanish Governor's Palace
This stately townhouse served as the headquarters of an 18th-century Spanish military force and 19th-century Spanish governor. The Spanish Governor's Palace is an excellent example of a large Spanish colonial townhouse... heritagesites.com
Casa Navarro State Historic Site
Casa Navarro is nestled in downtown San Antonio. The half-acre site is the restored home of Texas patriot Jos Antonio Navarro (1795 - 1871). Today, visitors can tour Navarro's adobe home furnished with period antique... visitsanantonio.com
Scottish Rite Cathedral
Scottish Rite Masonry in San Antonio dates to 1912, when a charter was granted by the sovereign grand inspector general of Texas. The organization grew slowly until World War I, when many soldiers stationed in San Antonio becam... hmdb.org
Witte Museum
San Antonios premier museum, founded in 1926, featuring unique history, science and cultural exhibits. Visitors can view live theater, national traveling exhibits, dinosaur reproductions, a 2,000-year-old mummy, EcoLab wit... traveltex.com
San Antonio Botanical Garden - San Antonio Texas
Taken from the following website: (visit link) BRIEF HISTORY OF THE GARDEN Prior to 1877, the eastern end of Mahncke Park was a limestone quarry and details of the quarry's operations are unknown. In 1877, J. B. LaCoste a... waymarking.com
Buckhorn Saloon & Museum
With its array of wax figurines, stuffed animals, and other oddities, the 19th-century saloon and museum present a unique timeline of Texas history. Winner of the 2002 "Best Attraction" award from the Downtown Alliance... heritagesites.com
Staacke Brothers Building
Designed by prominent Texas Architect James Riely Gordon (1864-1937), this structure was built in 1894 to house the successful carriage business of German immigrant August Frederick Staacke (d.1909). An excellent example of the... hmdb.org
Stevens Building
One of the finest remaining structures in San Antonio's late 19th-century commercial district, this building was designed in the Richardsonian Romanesque style by James Riely Gordon (1864-1937) and was completed in 1891. Over t... hmdb.org
San Antonio Casino Club Building
The exclusive Casino Club was organized in 1854 by San Antonio Germans. In 1881 the San Antonio Club was established for literary purpose. The institutions merged in 1925 to form San Antonio Casino Club. This building, complete... hmdb.org
La Villita
This was San Antonio's first neighborhood, and now it's one of the most beautiful historic arts villages. Located along the south bank of the San Antonio River, La Villita is home to glassblowers and jewelers, weavers a... grandparents.com
Mission Concepcin
The church will be closed through the end of 2009 for extensive preservation work to its interior. The remainder of the site is open. Regular church service at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays will continue as scheduled. This h... visitsanantonio.com
King William Culinary Tour Of Texas
Explore the beautiful and historic King William neighborhood of San Antonio and discover the delicious treats, beautiful architecture and art that this City has to offer. During this 3 hour sightseeing walking Tour of ... xperiencedays.com
San Antonio Zoo
The San Antonio Zoo is ranked as one of the best zoos in the nation exhibiting over 3,500 animals of 600 species. Located at the headwaters of the San Antonio River, the Zoo encompasses 35 landscaped acres. Several i... visitsanantonio.com