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Guenther House
Historic house was built by Carl Hilmar Guenther, founder of Pioneer Flour Mills, in 1859
San Antonio, TX Historic HomesAlamodome
160,000-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 ComplexesSpanish Governor's Palace
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
San Antonio, TX Structural LandmarksVerizon Wireless Amphitheater
Located near Retama Park, this brand new large outdoor venue hosts headlining musical acts. Venue can hold 20,000
Selma, TX AmphitheatersFort Sam Houston
Established in 1845 and moved to its present location in 1876, this installation has long been one of the Army'
San Antonio, TX FortsRiver Walk
One 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 SitesSan Fernando Cathedral
Construction began on the cathedral shortly after Canary Island colonists, granted land and title by Spain's King Phillip V, settled here in 1731. Completed in 1750
San Antonio, TX Historic ChurchesSeaWorld San Antonio
The world's largest marine life adventure and family entertainment park, features popular shows like "Shamu Visions,"
San Antonio, TX Wildlife AreasSan Antonio Zoo
More than 3,500 animals of 750 different species found in one of the premier zoos in North America. This AZA (American Zoo and Aquarium Association) accredited zoo, established in 1914
San Antonio, TX ZoosMission Nuestra Senora de la Purisma Concepcion
Established in 1731, more than 20 years under construction. Massive church with twin towers and cupola is oldest unrestored stone church in U.S., standing as completed in 1755
San Antonio, TX Missions