The following information was taken from the San Antonio Convention and Visitor's Bureau Web site at: http://www.sanantoniocvb.com
The Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza
On the east side of Alamo Plaza is the most famous spot in Texas where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna's army.
The Alamo hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday-Saturday; 10:00 am-5:30 pm Sunday.
Buckhorn Saloon & Museum
318 East Huston
Near the Alamo and the River Walk, this classic 1881 saloon and museum features an extensive wildlife exhibit of over 520 species from around the world.
Open 10 am - 5 pm.
Admission is $8.99.
Casa Navarro State Historical Park
228 South Laredo Street
Historic residence of Jose Antonio Navarro, a Texas legislator under Mexico, the Republic of Texas and the US.
Hours 10 am - 4 pm.
Admission $2.
San Antonio IMAX Theatre at Rivercenter
849 E. Commerce
"Alamo - The Price of Freedom", a 45-minute docudrama and other features shown.
Admission $8.95.
Japanese Tea Garden
3800 North St. Mary's Street
Winding pebble walkways, stone bridges, a waterfall and tranquil pools highlight this lush garden.
Open 8 am - dark.
Free admission.
King William Historic Area (near Downtown)
A 25-block area downtown on the south bank of the San Antonio River. In the late 1800s the King William District was the most elegant residential area in the city. Includes the following attractions
Guenther House
205 East Guenther
Restored home (and store) of founder of Pioneer Flour Mills. Of interest to collectors are the Dresden china anniversary plates made in Germany until WWII.
Store Open M-S 9am-5pm.
Free admission.
Steves Homestead Museum
509 King William
Victorian French Second Empire designed home, the first inside swimming pool in San Antonio, and carriage house.
Open 10am - 4:15 pm.
Admission $3.
La Villita
418 Villita
Arts and crafts community with shops and working artists.
Open 10am - 6 pm.
Free admission.
Majestic Theater
224 East Houston
One of the few remaining vintage, atmospheric vaudeville movie palaces.
210-226-333 (tickets)
210-223-4343 (tours)
Market Square/ El Mercado
514 West Commerce
32 specialty shops in an authentic Mexican market and an additional 80 shops in Farmers market plaza.
Hours 10am - 8pm.
Mission Trails - San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
2202 Roosevelt Avenue
Chain of missions established along the San Antonio river in the 18th century. The park contains historically and architecturally significant structures of missions Conceocion, San Jose, San Juan and Espada. Other important cultural resources included are the historic Espada Dam and Aquduct systems and the Rancho de las Cabras.
Hours 9am-5pm.
Free admission.
River Walk (Paseo Del Rio)
The pride of the city, three miles of lush green foliage lines the banks of this peaceful, historic river - lined with unique retail shops, restaurants, and nightclubs.
San Antonio Botanical Gardens/Lucile Halsell Conservatory
555 Funston Place
33-acre garden representing the diverse Texas landscape.
Open 8am - 5pm.
Admission $4.
San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium
3903 North St. Mary's Street
Ranked on of the top zoos in the nation exhibition over 3,500 animals of 751 species.
Open 9am - 5pm.
Admission $7.
Spanish Governor's Palace
105 Plaza De Armas
Labeled "the most beautiful building in San Antonio" once housed the officials of the Spanish Province of Texas.
Open M-Sat 9am - 5 pm; Sun 10am-5pm.
Admission $1.50
Sunset Station
1174 East Commerce
Train station turned into entertainment center with wide variety of specialty restaurants and entertainment choices.
Tower of the Americas
600 HemisFair Park
750-ft tall tower offers a panoramic view of San Antonio. Glass-walled elevators ascend over 500 feet to the restaurant and observation level.
Open Sun-Th. 9am-10pm; F-Sat 9am-11pm.
Elevator fee $3.
Vietman War Memorial
Veterans Memorial Plaza
Created by combat artist Austin Deuel, "Hill 811 S" depicts a marine holding a wounded comrade while looking skyward for an evacuation helicopter.
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