Alamo Cenotaph — Dominating the plaza in front of
the Alamo, the monument was designed by Pompeo Coppini, an eminent Italian-born sculptor who adopted Texas as his home. The names of those who died at the Alamo are inscribed in marble.
ALAMO RESEARCH CENTER —Formerly the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library, the center focuses on the period of the Texas Republic, 1836-46. Collections feature extensive material on the Alamo, including files on each Alamo defender and San Antonio history. Located inside the Alamo walls and south of the Alamo shrine. 210/225-1071.
www.drtl.org.
ALAMODOME —This stadium provides facilities for football, concerts and other events. It’s home for the Alamo Bowl college football game each December. Admission charge. 100 Montana St. 800/884-3663.
www.alamodome.com.
THE AMAZING MIRROR MAZE AND THE VAULT LASER CHALLENGE —In The Amazing Mirror Maze (A 4D Experience), explore endless hallways with thousands of mirrors while trying to find the end. The Vault Laser Challenge is a Mission Impossible- themed game with a challenge to make it through without setting off any of the lasers. Admission charge. 217 Alamo Plaza. 210/226-2288.
www.amazingmazes.com.
AT&T CENTER—This facility is home to the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs and the San Antonio Stars of the WNBA. It also hosts hockey games, rodeos, concerts and special events. At Houston Street and AT&T Center Parkway. 210/444-5140.
www.nba.com/spurs or
www.attcenter.com.
BRACKENRIDGE PARK —Includes rustic stone bridges and winding walks, gleaming pools and a Japanese Tea Garden. On occasion, the Sunken Gardens Theater presents entertainment. The Brackenridge Eagle miniature train offers a 3.5-mile ride around the park. Numerous picnic spots. 3700 N. St. Mary’s. Adjacent to the San Antonio Zoo, Witte Museum, Brackenridge Golf Course and Pioneer Hall Museum. 210/207-7275.
www.brackenridgepark.org.
BREWERY AND DISTILLERIES —Rebecca Creek Distillery and Ranger Creek Brewing and Distilling. See BREWERIES AND DISTILLERIES listing.
BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM —The museum presents art and artifacts from the history and cultures of the American West. 210 W. Market St. 210/299-4499.
www.briscoemuseum.org.
BUCKHORN MUSEUM AND THE TEXAS RANGER MUSEUM —The Buckhorn Museum features thousands of wildlife exhibits. The saloon features Old West enter- tainment. The Texas Ranger Museum houses hundreds of artifacts. Admission charge. 318 E. Houston St. 210/247-4000.
www.buckhornmuseum.com.
CARVER COMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER —Facility is both a gallery for contemporary art exhibits and a theater for performing artists. 226 N. Hackberry. 210/207-7211.
www.thecarver.org.
CASA NAVARRO STATE HISTORIC SITE —Explore the life and home of one of Texas’ most influential leaders, José Antonio Navarro, at this Texas Historical Commission property. The newly unveiled interactive exhibits showcase his achievements and legacy. Admission charge. 228 S. Laredo St. 210/226-4801.
www.visitcasanavarro.com.
THE DOSEUM —This is San Antonio’s new children’s museum with exhibits designed to encourage children to work out their minds and bodies. Exhibits—which focus on concepts in science, technology, engineering, math, literacy and creative arts—include the Sensations Studio, Explore, Innovation Station, Spy Academy, Imagine It! and Little Town. Admission charge. 2800 Broadway. 210/212-4453.
www.thedoseum.org.
FRIEDRICH WILDERNESS PARK —Operated by the city of San Antonio as a nature preserve, this park provides a nesting habitat for black-capped vireo and golden- cheeked warbler. It includes five miles of hiking trails. Donations accepted. 21395 Milsa Road. 210/207-3780.
www.sanantonio.gov.
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