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The Alamo
Hemisfair Park
Tower of America's
Hemisfair Plaza Water Park
Mission San José
Mission Concepción
Market Square
Main Plaza (Plaza De las Islas)
San Fernando Cathedral
Spanish Governor's Palace
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The Alamo
The cradle of Texas
Liberty, established in
1718 as Mission
San Antonio De Valero, the first of five missions
built along the San Antonio River, where Davey
Crockett, Jim Bowie, Colonel Travis and 186
valiant men sacrificed their lives fighting for
Texas Independence. It has become one of the
most popular tourist destinations in the United
States. Walk through these hallowed grounds and
see where these valiant hero's died
Hemisfair Park -
Institute of Texan
Cultures
Site of the 1968
World's Fair. It was created
as the Texas Pavilion for Hemisfair and is now a
part of the University of Texas San Antonio.
Explore over 50,000 sq. feet of exhibits rep-
resenting 27 ethnic groups who settled in Texas.
The Tower of America's
Take a ride up the tower of
America's glass elevators, and
experience the breathtaking
view from the observation deck located 500 feet
above ground. The tower also has a revolving
restaurant and gift shop
Hemisfair Plaza Water Park
Located at the base of the tower
this beautifully landscaped park
was constructed in 1968. Stroll
through the water garden with over a million gallons of
water flowing through the park's fountains, waterfalls,
streams and ponds.
Mission San José
The finiest example of a
completely restored mission
in the United States renowned
for exquisite stone carvings including the famous
Rose Window
Mission Concepción
Experience the strength of
the Friars who Christianized
the Indians. View the original
frescos still visible within the rooms of the mission.
This is the oldest unrestored stone church in our
nation today.
King William Historic
District
Established in the
1840's this 25 block historic
districtwas originally settled by
prominent German merchants. Stroll down King
William street, named after kaiser Wilhelm l of
Prussia and marvel at the beautiful homes along
the banks of the San Antonio River. The Steves
Homestead and the Carl H Guenter House are both
museums available for touring.
Market Square
Tour El Mercado, filled with
shops vending colorful
Mexican imports. Bargain for
gifts from South of the Border and enjoy the many
Mexican food restaurants. Visit the bakery at Mi
Tierra and indulge in tasty pan dulce (Mexican
Pastries)
Main Plaza (Plaza De Las Islas)
Founded in 1731 by 15 families
from the Canary Islands.Famous
for its fountain with "dancing
lights" visible after dusk, Plaza de las Islas is located
near the center of historic San Antonio and directly
across from the Municipal Plaza building that houses
the City Council Chambers. It does not have a
pavilion, rest rooms or off-street parking.
Spanish Governor's Palace
Built in 1749 as the residence
and headquarters for the
captain of the Spanish Presido.
The palace walls are almost three feet thick, and the
rooms are furnished with the original Spanish period
furnishings. Called one of the most beautiful
buildings in San Antonio by National Geographic,
this attraction is a must see.
San Fernando Cathedral
The oldest cathedral sanctuary
in the United States was built in
1734 by the settlers from the
Canary Islands. General Santa Anna raised the flag
of "No Quarter" from the tower of the cathedral during
the Battle of the Alamo in 1836. See where some of
the remains of the hero's of the Alamo are entombed.
SEE THE BEST OF
SAN ANTONIO
SAN ANTONIO TROLLEY TOURS TAKES YOU TO SAN ANTONIO'S MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS
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