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Blue Star Art Space-
McNay Art Museum- Once the home of Marion Koogler McNay, a patroness of modern art, this historic structure houses works of such notable artists as Cezanne, Gaugin, Toulouse-Lautrec, Van Gogh, Winslow Homer, Diego Rivera, and El Greco. Two additional galleries house Indian art and crafts from New Mexico. Open Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm, Sun. noon-5pm. 6000 North New Braunfels Ave.
The San Antonio Museum of Art- Located in the renovated six-building complex of an 1883 historic brewery, the Museum of Art houses art of the Americas including pre-Columbian, American Indian, Spanish Colonial, and 18th-20th century American paintings and sculpture. Photography, period furniture, and decorative arts are also featured. Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm (Tues. 9pm), Sun. noon-6pm. 200 W. Jones Avenue off Broadway.
Historical and Tourist Sites...
The Alamo-
Missions of San Antonio- In addition to the Alamo, San Antonio is home to four historic missions established by Franciscan monks in the early 18th century. The massive church at Mission Concepcion is the oldest unrestored stone church in the U.S., while Mission Espada is especially popular with photographers, and has an aqueduct built in the 1740's as part of the Espada's irrigation system, which is now a National Historic Landmark. Mission San Jose features the oldest granary in Texas and a Rose Window in the chapel, while Mission San Juan showcases artifacts from the Spanish colonial period. All missions are open daily 9am-6pm April-Sept, 8am-5pm Oct-Mar. A map of the Missons Trail driving route is available from the Visitor Information Center at 317 Alamo Plaza. Call (800) 447-3372.
Tower of the Americas- Located in Hemisfair Park in downtown San Antonio, the Tower has an Observation Deck with a fantastic view of the entire city, a Revolving Restaurant, and a Lounge. Open daily from 9am to 10 pm Sun-Thurs, 9am to 11pm Fri-Sat. (210) 207-8615.
San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau- For information on current events and happenings in the Alamo City, call 1-800-447-3372.
Pear Apple County Fair, The Family Fun Park- A 15-acre park with miniature golf, go-karts, bumper cars, an indoor ferris wheel, games, rides, a café and an ice cream parlor. Admission is free, unlimited ride wristbands available. Inside Loop 410 Between Ingram and Bandera on Access Road (210) 521-9500
Sea World of Texas- Sea World's largest marine life park, with five performing stadiums for marine animal shows including dolphins, orcas, otters, walrus, seals and more. Enjoy other shows such as the "Baywatch at Sea World" water thrill show and the "Wheel Show". Water rides, enormous aquariums showcasing sharks, rays, and exotic fish, a children's play ground, and the new Great White roller coaster, and summer evening fireworks displays add to the magic, fun, and adventure. Sea World of Texas also houses the Budweiser Clydesdales, and frequently offers superstar concerts from top-notch recording stars. For information, call (210) 523-3611. Located at Ray Ellison Drive and Westover Hills Boulevard, off Texas 151, 16 miles NW off downtown San Antonio.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas- A 200-acre Six Flags theme park in Northwest San Antonio. Shows, rides, games. 17000 I-10 West (210) 697-5050 170000 I-10 West
Splashtown- Sun, surf, or splash at this family waterpark, with dozens of slides, a kid's activity pool, and a huge wave pool. Located in Northeast San Antonio just 3 minutes north of downtown at the Splashtown Exit. Park opens at 11am. May 23-August 10, open daily. April 19-May 18 and August 16-Sept. 14, open weekends. (210) 227-1100
Malibu Gran Prix (210) 341-2500 7702 Briaridge
Malibu Castle (210) 341-6664 3330 Cherry Ridge Drive
Buckhorn Museums- There's a lot to see at the Buckhorn Museums! Visit the home of 19th-century Texas short story writer O. Henry. Then see the more than 3,500 wildlife exhibits from around the world in the Buckhorn collection. Enjoy complementary Lone Star beer and fountain soda in one of the city's oldest saloons, the historic Buckhorn Bar (est. 1881). See memorable periods in Texas history depicted in the Hall of Texas History Wax Museum. Visit the Hall of Feathers and the Hall of Fins, featuring an almost endless display of birds and fish from around the world. Located 1˝ miles south of downtown, off South St. Mary's Street. Open daily from 9:30am to 5pm. 600 Lone Star Boulevard. (210)270-9465 or 9469.
The San Antonio Children's Museum- A fascinating hands-on museum with interactive displays such as a full-sized replica of a 727, a bulldozer kids can really operate, a pulley-driven elevator, a "bubble factory", and much more! Located in downtown San Antonio only a short walk from the Alamo. 305 Houson Street. Open Tues-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun noon-5pm. For more information, call (210) 212-4453.
Ripley's Believe It or Not! And Plaza Theatre of Wax. At Ripley's Believe It or Not! discover over 500 one-of-a-kind exhibits from the beautiful and bizarre collection of Robert Ripley. The Plaza Theatre of Wax features over 225 lifelike figures from Hollywood, Horror, History, and Religion. Located at 301 Alamo Plaza. For additional information, call (210) 224-9299.
Institute of Texan Cultures- An educational center where learning about Texas history and cultures is fun! You'll find an exhibit floor featuring 27 of the ethnic/cultural groups that settled Texas; a multimedia show called Faces and Places of Texas; the Back 40, an interpretive area with historic structures and replicas; and a unique Texana and ethnic gift shop. Located in downtown San Antonio at Bowie Street and Durango Boulevard on Hemisphere Park near the Tower of the Americas. Open Tues.-Sun., 9am to 5pm. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. For information on current events and exhibits, call (210) 458-2330.
The Witte Museum of History and Science- Located in Brackenridge Park near the Zoo, the Witte has fascinating regular exhibits, frequent special exhibits, and features the new H.E.B. Science Treehouse, with hands-on science exhibits for all ages. Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas. 3801 Broadway (210) 820-2111
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch- Between San Antonio and New Braunfels, off I-35 Exit 175, FM 3009, Natural Bridge Caverns Road. (210) 438-7400
Botanical Gardens- Over 33 acres of gardens, including the 3.5-acre Lucile Halsell Conservatory Complex, featuring exotic plants from around the world. The Botanical Gardens also feature native plant gardens representing different regions of Texas, an herb garden, a sacred garden, formal display gardens, a Japanese garden, a sensory garden, historic buildings, a restaurant, and a gift shop. Open Mon-Sun 9am to 6pm. Located east of Broadway, 4 miles north of the Alamo, at 555 Funston Place. (210) 821-5115 voice, (210) 821-5143 TDD
Natural Bridge Caverns-Between San Antonio and New Braunfels, off I-35 Exit 175, FM 3009, Natural Bridge Caverns Road. (210) 651-6101
Wonder World- It's Texas' fault and we're showing it off! Texas' only 30-million-year old earthquake-formed cave, more than 100 feet below the earth's surface. Ride an elevator from the cave to Tejas Observation Tower, view the amazing Anti-gravity House, and ride a train through Texas' largest petting zoo. Free picnic grounds, a gift shop, a restaurant, and a World Import Shop add to the fun at Wonder World. Open daily, year 'round, in San Marcos, Texas, just off I-35 between San Antonio and Austin.
San Antonio Zoo- A large, world-class zoo with over 3,000 animals of over 700 different species, the San Antonio Zoo is the third-largest animal collection in North America and has a highly successful captive breeding program for endangered species such as the white rhino, snow leopard, and whooping crane. The Zoo has many naturalized animal habitats, seal and sea lion performances, children's zoo and play areas, reptile and penguin houses, and much more. Open 7 days a week year 'round. 3903 St. Mary's Street, in Brackenridge Park. (210) 734-7183.
Brackenridge Park- Surrounding the Witte Museum, the San Antonio Zoo, and the Japanese Gardens, Brackenridge Park offers several children's playgrounds, paddleboats on the river, a miniature train, a carousel, a cable car ride over the park, horseback riding on wooded trails, bicycling, and picnicking next to the San Antonio River in treed picnic areas with built-in barbeque pits and tables. Concession stands are also available at various locations throughout the park.
Retama Park- Thoroughbred and Quarterhorse Racing. Live quarterhorse and/or thoroughbred racing May through November, simulcast racing 10:30 am every day of the week year 'round. For exact schedules and post times, call (210) 651-7000. Located on I-35 only 15 minutes from San Antonio, just North of Loop 1604, Exit 174A at Selma/Shertz
Cascade Caverns- The Caverns are a water-formed fairyland of fragile, delicate, and crystal-clear rock formations, upon which millions of glistening water drops continually fall. The 100-foot waterfall at which the 45-minute guided cavern tour culminates is a designated historical marker and an award-winning natural attraction.
Open daily year 'round. Located in the scenic Hill Country on a 105-acre tree-shaded park where you can picnic after your cavern tour.
Minutes from Fiesta Texas, 14 Miles NW of San Antonio. Take I-10 West, Exit 543. 226 Cascade Caverns Road, Boerne, TX 78015 (210) 755-8080
The Edge- A sensational ride theater where your seats move in sync with the action on the screen! Located on the Riverwalk next to Planet Hollywood. Open daily. For more information, call (210) 225-EDGE.
Texas Adventure Special Effects Theater- An action packed, multi-media show of the Alamo and Texas independence. The ghosts of Jim Bowie, Davy Crocket, and Colonel William Barret Travis magically come to life and tell their story. State of the art special effects, high-quality robotic characters, and digital multi-track sound enhance your theater experience. Located across from the Alamo at 307 Alamo Plaza. Open daily 10am to 10pm in summer, 10am to 5pm in winter. Information (210) 227-8224.
IMAX Theatre at Rivercenter-
San Antonio City Tours- Enjoy professionally narrated tours on luxurious motorcoaches and mini-buses. Various tour packages available. Tours depart daily from the Alamo Visitor Center…your one-stop for tours, information, gifts, tickets, film, and much more. For information and reservations, call (210) 228-9776. Pick up service available.
Gray Line Tours- Professional driver/guides provide an entertaining excursion as you enjoy the best sights in San Antonio aboard comfortable, climate-controlled motorcoaches. For reservations and additional information, call (210) 226-1706 or 800-472-9546.
Lone Star Trolley Tours- The original San Antonio trolley tour. Once on board, you’ll see over 72 sights including the Alamo, Market Square, the King William Historic District, the Korean and Vietnam War memorials, La Villita, the Alamodome, Hemisfair Park, The Riverwalk, the Spanish Governor’s Palace, and much more! Rain or shine, 11 non-stop one hour narrated tours daily aboard air-conditioned trolley replica busses. Tours depart across from the Alamo at Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Call (210)224-9299 for ticket and tour information.
Texas Trolley- Two great 60-minute tours aboard air-conditioned trolleys (the Historic Tour and the Uptown Tour) depart from the Alamo Visitors Center, next to the Alamo. Hop Off and reboard at any of our Trolley Hop Stops with the purchase of a ticket and an All-Day Hop Pass or a One-day or Two-day Combination Ticket. Call (210) 225-8587 for tickets and information.
San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau- For information on current events and happenings in the Alamo City, call 1-800-447-3372.
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