2015-2016 san antonio traveler info guide
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Things to do and see in the San Antonio area.TRANSCRIPT
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POINTS OF INTERESTThe AlamoEstablished in 1718 as the city’s fi rst mission and in its present location since 1724, theAlamo is most famous as the spot where the battle for Texas independence was fought in 1836. The Alamo houses exhibits on the Texas Revolution and Texas history. Stroll thebeautiful Alamo Gardens, just a short distance from the River Walk. Alamo Plaza – Downtown San Antonio. (210) 225-1391 thealamo.org
Wonder World ParkA one-of-a-kind theme park, known as the 1st show-cave in Texas, tour the Balcones Fault Line Cave and discover the nation’s only true example of an earthquake-formed cave. Go deep underground and see up close the devastation of a major quake. Exit by the “Stratavator” and ride high into the sky to the Tejas Observation Tower. Beamazed by the Topsy-Turvy World of the Anti-Gravity House where everything is backwards, even water fl ows uphill! 1000 Prospect Street, San Marcos. (512) 392-3760wonderworldpark.com
Six Flags Fiesta TexasAn expansive park with thrill rides, family rides, kid’s rides, water park rides, live music shows, shopping, and dining. Their newest ride,BATMAN, The Ride premiered in the spring. Located 15 minutes from downtown, I-10 West and Loop 1604, exit La Cantera Pkwy.(210) 697-5050 sixfl ags.com
River Walk (Paseo del Rio)Below street level and bordered by lush gardens and trees, the San Antonio River winds its way through downtown, creating this world-famous “attraction.” Ride numerous boat tours or river taxis to restaurants, shops, museums andnightlife. thesanantonioriverwalk.com
San Antonio Museum of ArtThe Museum houses the largest and mostcomprehensive collection of ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman, as well as Asian, art in the southern United States. It also has a signifi cant collection of Latin American art, from Pre-Columbian times to the present, showcased in the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for LatinAmerican Art. The growing contemporarycollection balances true masterpieces withnotable Texas and regional art. 200 West Jones Avenue. (210) 978-8100 samuseum.org
San Antonio ZooSpread over 56 acres, the Zoo is home to over 9,000 animals of 700 species and is one of the fi rst “cage-less” zoos in America. Also houses one of the largest bird collections in the country. 3903 North St. Mary’s Street.(210) 734-7184 sazoo.org
SeaWorld® San AntonioThere’s quite a wave of excitement sweeping across SeaWorld parks as they celebrate 50years of family fun. It’s an 18-month longcelebration and you should be a part of it. You’ll feel the energy throughout the park, from a new Shamu® show to the SeaWorld Surprise Squad delivering prizes and surprises throughout the park, plus new entertainment, animal en-counters, festive shows, and fi reworks fi nales to top off summer evenings. You should also check out Aquatica, a park for animal lovers, thrill seekers and kids! Located 16 miles northwest of downtown, off Hwy. 151.(800) 700-7786 seaworldparks.com
Buckhorn Museum &Texas Ranger MuseumLocated in downtown San Antonio, theBuckhorn features wildlife from all over the world, including the amazing 78 Point Buck! The Texas Ranger Museum houses hundreds of artifacts including revolvers, automatichandguns, sawed-off shotguns, badges and more. 318 East Houston Street.(210) 247-4000 buckhornmuseum.com
Schlitterbahn Waterpark ResortExplore over seventy acres of shared family fun, thrilling adventure, and relaxation! Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels is nestled along the beautiful banks of the Comal River and features world-famous attractions, epic river adventures, kid’s water playgrounds, and beautiful spots to relax and share a picnic – there is truly some-thing for everyone! Located in New Braunfels.(830) 625-2351 schlitterbahn.com
Natural Bridge Wildlife RanchOstrich feathers, zebra ears and buffalo noses so close to you, you could touch them. Meander through 400 acres of rolling hills, creek beds and magnifi cent live oak trees and witness the behavior of over 500 animals from 40 exotic, native and endangered animal species world-wide. Exit #175 off IH 35 between San Antonio and New Braunfels. (830) 438-7400wildliferanchtexas.com
Natural Bridge CavernsExperience one of the world’s premier caverns. Fun and discovery around every bend withseveral tour options including the HiddenPassages Tour, where shadows dance over delicate formations and mystery awaits in everyshadow. The Discovery Tour offers views ofotherworldly formations created by single drops of water and the slow passage of time. Check out their Canopy Challenge or their open-air Maze. Adventure and fun awaits. 30 minutes north of downtown, 8 miles west of I-35 at Exit #175. (210) 651-6101naturalbridgecaverns.com
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National Museum of the Pacifi c War 45,000 sf. of artifacts, advanced media and stunning archival fi lm and photos
LBJ State and National Historical Parks Visit the Texas White House and ranch where LBJ hosted world leaders and made national decisions during the 60’s
Pioneer Museum Immerse yourself in the stories of the German settlers who built Fredericksburg
Wildseed Farms The largest working wildfl ower farm in the nation
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Massive dome of pink granite visited by humans for over 11,000 years
Old Tunnel State Park From approx. May to October an evening emergence of over two million bats
Luckenbach Texas Made world famous by Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings when they sang “Let’s go to Luckenbach Texas…”
Rockbox Theater Family-friendly, live musical show that rocks ’n’ rolls every weekend
Wine Road 290 Thirteen wineries strung like pearls along Highway 290 between Fredericksburg and Johnson City
Historic Main Street Over 150 shops, boutiques, art galleries, museums and restaurants along Main Street
BUT FIRST! Stop by our Visitor Information Center— 302 E. Austin. Watch a short video on the area and get more inside info to make your stay memorable.
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Alamo Trolley Tours321 Alamo PlazaSan Antonio(210) 247-0238thealamotrolley.com
Animal World& Snake Farm Zoo5640 Interstate Hwy 35 SouthNew Braunfels(830) 608-9270ExoticAnimalWorld.com
Bandera CountyVisitor Center126 State Hwy 16 SouthBandera(830) 796-3045BanderaCowboyCapital.com
Boerne Convention &Visitors Center1407 South Main StreetBoerne(888) 842-8080 or(830) 249-7277VisitBoerne.org
Buckhorn Saloon & Museumand Texas Ranger Museum318 East Houston StreetSan Antonio(210) 247-4000buckhornmuseum.com
City SightseeingSan Antonio216 East Crockett StreetSan Antonio(210) 224-8687citysightseeingsanantonio.com
Fredericksburg VisitorInformation Center302 East Austin StreetFredericksburg(866) 997-3600VisitFredericksburgTX.com
Grand Double Decker Tours321 Alamo PlazaSan Antonio(210) 492-4144citytoursinc.com
Gray Line Tours216 East Crockett StreetSan Antonio(800) 341-6000 or(210) 341-6000graylinesa.com
The Meadows Center forWater and the Environment201 San Marcos Springs DriveSan Marcos(512) 245-7590explorespringlake.org
Naked Iguana Tequila Bar421 East Commerce StreetSan Antonio(210) 226-8462nakediguana.com
Natural Bridge Caverns26495 Natural BridgeCaverns RoadNatural Bridge Caverns(210) 651-6101NaturalBridgeCaverns.com
Rio Rio Cantina421 East Commerce StreetSan Antonio(210) 226-8462rioriocantina.com
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!Odditorium301 Alamo PlazaSan Antonio(210) 224-9299Ripleys.com/SanAntonio
Ripley’s Haunted Adventure/Tomb Rider/Guinness Museum329 Alamo PlazaSan Antonio(210) 226-2828AlamoPlazaAttractions.com
Schlitterbahn Waterpark& Resort400 North Liberty AvenueNew Braunfels(830) 625-2351schlitterbahn.com
Sisters Grimm Ghost ToursNightly Ghost Walk meets at:300 Alamo PlazaDinner and Ghost Tour meets at:Menger Hotel204 Alamo PlazaSan Antonio(210) 638-1338SistersGrimmGhostTour.com
Six Flags Fiesta Texas17000 Inerstate Hwy 10 WestSan Antonio(210) 697-5050sixfl ags.com
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