San Antonio, Texas
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San Antonio, Texas |
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People worldwide remember The Alamo as a heroic struggle against impossible odds, where men made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. For this reason, the Alamo remains hallowed ground and the Shrine of Texas Liberty. Located at 300 Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio Texas 210-225-1391 |
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A leading cultural attraction is the
San Antonio Museum of Art. Housed in a renovated historic brewery from the late 19th century, the museum focuses particular attention on art of the Americas, from pre-Columbian to contemporary works. located at 200 West Jones Avenue San Antonio Texas 210-978-8100 |
The mission of The Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum is to maintain an art museum on the premises of the estate of Mrs. McNay for the advancement and enjoyment of modern and early art for the educational advantage of the public. The purpose of the Museum is to collect, preserve, and exhibit works of art, and to educate the public toward a greater understanding and enjoyment of the visual arts. Located at 6000 North New Braunfels San Antonio Texas 210-824-5368 |
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The Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum displays works by some of the finest painters of the postimpressionism style, |
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Witte Museum features hands-on exhibits of Texas history, and anthropology that offers permanent exhibits that include dinosaur skeletons, cave drawings, wildlife dioramas, and even some live animals, they also offer an insite to natural science. Several historic homes are reconstructed on the campus, which features the the very popular H-E-B Science Treehouse. Located at 3801 Broadway San Antonio Texas 210-357-1900 |
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The Institute of Texan Cultures, part of the University of Texas at San Antonio, is a 182,000-square-foot museum featuring 65,000 square feet of interactive exhibits and displays that tell the stories of Texans. The museum explores the contributions of 28 different ethnic groups toward the settlement of the state and to engage lifelong learners in the understanding and celebration of Texas cultural heritage. Located at 851 East Durango Blvd San Antonio, TX 210-458-2300 |
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The San Antonio Symphony was founded in 1939 by conductor Max Reiter. San Antonio civic leaders enlisted him to conduct a "demonstration concert" in the Sunken Garden Theater at Brackenridge Park on June 12, 1939. Reiter's leadership and inspiration resulted in a November 24, 1939, inaugural concert presented by the newly incorporated Symphony Society of San Antonio. The San Antonio Symphony now plays in the restored Majestic Theater. Located at 222 East Houston, Suite 200 San Antonio Texas 210-554-1000 BUT AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2009: 130 East Travis St., Suite #550 San Antonio Texas 210-554-1000 |
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Spaced along the river south of downtown San Antonio are the four missions constructed by the Spanish that comprise The San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. The four mission churches within San Antonio Missions National Historical Park are active catholic parishes, and hold regular services. They are open to park visitors during park hours, except for special services, such as weddings and funerals. Located at 2202 Roosevelt Avenue San Antonio Texas 210-932-1001 |
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Mission Espada 10040 Espada Road San Antonio, Texas 78214 Mission San Juan 9101 Graf Road San Antonio, Texas 78214 |
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Mission San José 6701 San José Drive San Antonio, Texas 78214 Mission Concepción 807 Mission Road San Antonio, Texas 78210 |
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Other important architectural sites in the city are the Spanish Governor's Palace (completed in 1749), once the seat of Spanish government in Texas. Located at 105 Military Plaza San Antonio, Texas 210-224-0601 |
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Villa de San Fernando, originally constructed by workers from the Canary Islands after they arrived in 1731 and rebuilt in 1873 after a fire. Located at 115 Main Plaza San Antonio, Texas 210-227-1297 |
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Fort Sam Houston. The U.S. Army has maintained a presence in the Alamo City since 1845. During that time, the installation has performed five distinct and important roles: that of a headquarters, logistical base, mobilization and training site, garrison and provider of medical support. The Fort Sam Houston Museum http://ameddregiment.amedd.army.mil/fshmuse/fshmusemain.htm is Located at 2250 Stanley Rd San Antonio Texas 210-221-1886 |
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The Bexar County Courthouse is the largest and oldest continuously operated historic courthouse in Texas. Designed in the distinctive Romanesque Revival style by renowned architect, James Riely Gordon, its cornerstone was laid in 1892; and the grand Courthouse, constructed of pink granite and sandstone was completed in 1897. Located at 111 Soledad, Suite 1111 San Antonio Texas 210-335-0754 |
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