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
Brackenridge Park
San Antonio's Brackenridge Park is 343-acres and was created from land donated to the City of San Antonio in 1899. It houses the San Antonio Zoo and the Brackenridge Eagle miniature train. Located along the headwater... visitsanantonio.com
San Antonio River Walk
Most cities have a river: San Antonio has a river walk. The San Antonio river has been an important resource since long before the arrival of the Spanish when the area was home to Native Americans. The first mission, San Antoni... hmdb.org
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
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
Japanese Tea Garden
The Japanese Tea Gardens, adjacent to the Sunken Garden Theater in Brackenridge Park, features beautiful floral displays, a waterfall and a safe habitat for new Koi and aquatic plants. It is an extraordinary example ... visitsanantonio.com
Bandera Park On The: Office
If you wish to mix with the locals, this is the place to go. The Medina River backs up to form a lazy section of the river about three feet deep. A dam on the west side of 173 keeps the water level fairly consistent. At ... igougo.com
Downtown All Around Playground And Hemisfair Park
The San Antonio World's Fair ended 40 years ago, and its original fairgrounds have gone though some hard times. But the 15-acre Downtown All Around Playground and HemisFair Park is back and better than ever, with beauti... grandparents.com
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 San Francisco De La Espada
Mission San Francisco de la 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 ... visitsanantonio.com
Government Canyon State Park
Government Canyon State Park, located just outside San Antonio, is one of the Nation's largest urban preserves. Its thousands of acres have been set aside to recharge the vital Edwards Aquifer, and to provide a home and... grandparents.com
Friedrich Wilderness Park, Leon Springs, Texas
Located at the northern edge of San Antonio, Friedrich Wilderness Park offers easy access to two specialty birds of the Texas Hill Country: Black-capped Vireo and Golden-cheeked Warbler. The vireo is rare, but an active habit... trails.com