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attractions The AlAmo 300 Alamo Plz. 210-225-1391, Map Grid H1/2 The mission where a small band of Texans held out for 13 days. Although the Alamo fell in the morning hours of March 6, 1836, the death of the Alamo Defenders has come to symbolize courage and sacrifice for the cause of liberty. Free. foRT sAm housTon museum Bldg. 123, 1210 Stanley Rd. 210-221-1886, Map Grid E4 The Fort Sam Houston Museum depicts its history and the Army in this region from 1845 to the present. Exhibits trace the growth and development of the installation from its origin to its role as the “Home of Army Medicine.” Free. Allow 1 hour. Ad Page 7. Reader Response 6. ameddregiment. ice cenTeR AT noRThwoods 17530 Henderson Pass 210-490-9550, Map Grid E2 Public skating, learn-to-skate lessons, youth/adult hockey leagues, corporate parties, birthday parties, figure skating, broomball, miniature golf and more. www.thealamo.org. www.northwoodsice.net. AzTec on The RiveR 201 E. Commerce St., Corner of Commerce & N. St Mary’s St. 877-43AZTEC, Map Grid I8 The Aztec Theater is a showpiece that will have you step back in time when movies where housed in grand palaces. Built in 1926 it is much more than a movie theatre. It includes a free special effects show, giant screen theatre and unique shopping and dining. www.aztecontheriver.com. amedd.army.mil/fshmuse/fshmuse.htm. imAX TheATRe RiveRcenTeR Rivercenter Mall, 849 E. Commerce St. 800-354-4629, Map Grid K1 Before you visit the Alamo you must see “ALAMO The Price of Freedom.” The giant IMAX screen, state-of-the-art sound system and huge crystal clear images put you into the middle of the historic battle. Also, do not miss the other IMAX features including the amazing IMAX 3D. Ad Page 11. Reader Response 9. www.imax-sa.com. The guenTheR house 205 E. Guenther St. 800-235-8186, Map Grid D5 C.H. Guenther built this elegant home in 1859. It has been restored by the company and welcomes visitors as a museum, restaurant and retail store. Located on a bend of the San Antonio River at the foot of King William and is in one of the oldest historic districts in Texas. Free. Ad Page 7. Reader Response 4. listings The BAsilicA of The nATionAl shRine of The liTTle floweR 1715 N. Zaramora St. 210-735-9126, Map Grid D4 Constructed during the Great Depression (1929 1931) as a monument to the great faith of devotees of St. Thérèse from throughout the United States and world. The Basilica is undergoing a multi-million dollar restoration to its original splendor and glory as a historic landmark. Allow up to 45 minutes. www.guentherhouse.com. h-e-B science TReehouse 3801 Broadway St. 210-357-1900, Map Grid E4 The H-E-B Science Treehouse is a children’s science museum helping to provide the science component of the Witte Museum, which provides exhibits and programs of historical and current interest to residents of South Texas and their visitors. Allow up to 4 hours. www.wittemuseum.org. incRediBle JouRney hoT AiR BAlloons, PoweRed PARAchuTes And TRikes Various launch/flying sites. Announced by appointment only. All flights by reservation only. 210-349-6991, Map Grid D2 Since 1992, they have offered their clients the very best services in the area. After almost 16 years of service and several thousand patrons, they still operate with that same integrity and passion to offer their clients the most amazing experience possible. Allow up to 3 hours. www.ballooningsa.com. www.littleflowerbasilica.org. BuckhoRn sAloon & museum 318 E. Houston St. 210-247-4000, Map Grid G6 Sip a refreshing drink as you stroll though 33,000 sq. ft. of exhibits. View over 520 species of animals, vintage Frontier West firearms and hand crafted Texas cowboy items. Allow up to 2 hours. Ad Page 11. Reader Response 9. hisToRic sunseT sTATion 1174 E. Commerce St. 210-474-7640, Map Grid E5 They are located in historic St. Paul Square near the River Walk and Alamo. Services include a renovated depot, a pavilion, a New Orleans-style courtyard and spaces to accommodate parties from 10 to 10,000. The chef and catering staff can tailor any menu to any occasion. kiddie PARk 3015 Broadway St. 210-824-4351, Map Grid E4 If you are looking for a true piece of Americana, the Kiddie Park, founded in 1925, is the oldest and original children’s amusement park in America. The shaded grounds offer great outdoor fun for kids of all ages. No grumps allowed. Located at Brackenridge Park. Free. Open seasonally. Allow 2 hours. www.kiddiepark.com. www.buckhornmuseum.com. cAsA nAvARRo sTATe hisToRicAl PARk 228 S. Laredo St. 210-226-4801, Map Grid D5 Jose Antonio Navarro (1795 - 1871) lived under five flags: Spain, Mexico, Republic of Texas, the United States and the Confederate States. His 19thcentury homestead includes a store and a detached kitchen. The buildings are of adobe, caliche and sandstone construction. Allow 30 minutes. www.sunset-station.com. lA villiTA 418 Villita St. 210-207-8612, Map Grid M6 La Villita is a cluster of small buildings in downtown San Antonio. Once a residential district, the area now houses specialty shops filled with unique gifts and treasures. La Villita is also famous for the many festivals that take place here year ’round. Free. www.lavillita.com. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/jose. enchAnTed sPRings RAnch 242 Hwy. 46 W. 800-640-5917 Admission includes a ride through a working ranch of Texas longhorns, horses, buffalo and exotics plus a tour of a Western movie set and history exhibit. Call about their Chuck Wagon dinner shows, Wild West Days, Cowboy Christmas or to book a private event or wedding. Allow up to 2 hours. Ad Page 11. Reader Response 9. howl AT The moon 111 W. Crockett St. 210-212-4770, Map Grid I6 Entertaining the River Walk nightly, Howl at the Moon is a singing, clapping, stomping, rock’n’roll dueling piano show. It’s part concert, part piano bar, all centered around audience interaction and two babygrand pianos. Ad Page 9. Reader Response 7. louis TussAud’s PlAzA wAX museum & RiPley’s Believe iT oR noT! 301 Alamo Plaza, corner of Alamo Plaza and Crockett 210-224-9299, Map Grid I3 Two museums under one roof: fun for the whole family. The Wax Museum has over 250 wax figures set in themed settings of Hollywood, history, children’s land of make believe and much more. Ripley’s has over 500 one-of-a-kind exhibits of the odd and unusual. Snack bar and arcade in lobby. Allow 2 hours. Ad Page 11. Reader Response 9. www.enchantedspringsranch.com. www.howlatthemoon.com. www.plazawaxmuseum.com. http://www.thealamo.org http://www.northwoodsice.net http://ameddregiment.amedd.army.mil/fshmuse/fshmuse.htm http://ameddregiment.amedd.army.mil/fshmuse/fshmuse.htm http://www.aztecontheriver.com http://www.imax-sa.com http://www.guentherhouse.com http://www.littleflowerbasilica.org http://www.ballooningsa.com http://www.wittemuseum.org http://www.buckhornmuseum.com http://www.kiddiepark.com http://www.sunset-station.com http://www.lavillita.com http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/jose http://www.enchantedspringsranch.com http://www.howlatthemoon.com http://www.plazawaxmuseum.com http://www.visitsanantonio.com

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