In 1772, San Antonio became seat of Spanish government in Texas, headquartered at 10-room Spanish Governor's Palace on Military Plaza. It was to this adobe-walled structure that Moses Austin came in 1820 for permission to bring a colony of U.S. citizens into Spanish Texas.
Area settled by prominent German merchants in late 19th century, designated state'
San Antonio, TX Historic DistrictsOne level below the downtown streets, the popular Paseo del Rio (River Walk) is edged by hotels, art and gift shops, restaurants and sidewalk cafes, boutiques, and live music. Half-hour scenic riverboat cruises (fee)
San Antonio, TX Historic SitesVietnam memorial depicts a scene from the Battle for Hill 881 South-a radio man calling for help for a wounded comrade. Korean statue depicts a Marine and a soldier sitting back-to-back in an outpost bunker in the subzero cold of North Korea in winter of 1950
San Antonio, TX MemorialsHistoric house was built by Carl Hilmar Guenther, founder of Pioneer Flour Mills, in 1859
San Antonio, TX Historic HomesCourse Access: MilitaryHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...
Park features fishing and boating on 26,000-acre Choke Canyon Reservoir, an impoundment of the Frio River. Camping, rest room...
The Col. Antonio Zapata Museum Houses artifacts such as arrowheads, and antique furniture and clothing. The focus of the muse...
Whimsical salute to area spinach crop depicts the cartoon sailor man; a favorite spot for snapshots with children; downtown c...
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