Historic house was built by Carl Hilmar Guenther, founder of Pioneer Flour Mills, in 1859. Restored by the company as a museum, restaurant, and retail store.
Historic house was built by Carl Hilmar Guenther, founder of Pioneer Flour Mills, in 1859. Restored by the company as a museum, restaurant, and retail store.
Since San Antonio's founding as a presidio more than two centuries ago, the military has been an integral part of the city. Most military installations require a visitor's pass, which usually may be obtained at the gate. For security reasons, some areas are restricted.
San Antonio, TX Military BasesSet in a limestone quarry, the 200-acre park highlights Texas culture and music. Attractions include such rides as "Superman Krypton Coaster," and Boomerang, a super coaster that throws riders for a loop and then all over again backwards! The Park also has two water attractions:
San Antonio, TX Amusement Parks160,000-sq.-ft. building provides facilities for football, concerts, and other events. It is the only domed stadium in North America with two permanent ice sheets. It's home for the annual Alamo Bowl college football game each Dec. Tours conducted every Thursday and Friday. (
San Antonio, TX Sports ComplexesThe Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library, located inside the Alamo walls and south of the Alamo shrine, is open to the public for research. The focus of the collection is the period of the Texas Republic, 1836-1846
San Antonio, TX Historic LibrariesIn addition to the Alamo, which is managed by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, four other San Antonio missions form the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. They were established by Franciscan friars in the early 18th century. A map for the "Mission Trail" driving route (
San Antonio, TX MissionsQuaint structure with cupola on the courthouse square. First public use on Aug. 30, 1853; in 1886, building became a firehous...
About 2,000 acres of thick, brushy growth, typical of Valley before agricultural development. Preserves and protects abundant...
The world's largest marine life adventure and family entertainment park, features popular shows like "Shamu Visions," starrin...
Housed in historic Esther Barnhart House, originally home of the Hodges family, early Beeville settlers. Changing exhibits of...
20 landscaped acres of cool water thrills, including Kid's Kove, a children's area with scaled-down rides and slides for the ...