Natural Bridge Caverns near San Antonio and New Braunfels is one of the largest in the state.
GOVERNMENT CANYON STATE NATURAL AREA—Hike and bike through an undeveloped landscape dedicated to the recharge of the Edwards Aquifer. Visitor center includes a store, classrooms, exhibits and covered pavilion. Overnight camping is now available on Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations are accepted. 12861 Galm Road. 210/688-9055.
www.tpwd.texas. gov/state-parks/government-canyon.
GUADALUPE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER—This facility is dedicated to preserving and promoting the arts and culture of the Chicano/Latino/Native American peoples. It is the home of the Tejano Conjunto Music Festival, CineFestival, Hecho a Mano arts market, and the Inter- American Book Fair and Literary Festival. 723 S. Brazos St. 210/271-3151.
www.guadalupeculturalarts.org.
GUENTHER HOUSE—This historic house was built in 1859 by Carl Hilmar Guenther, founder of Pioneer Flour Mills. It was restored as a museum, restaurant and retail store. 205 E. Guenther St. 210/227-1061.
www.guentherhouse.com.
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS MUSEUM, RIPLEY’S HAUNTED ADVENTURE AND TOMB RIDER 3D—The museum has world-record artifacts, exhibits, videos, games and interactive trivia spread through 16 themed galleries. Experience Ripley’s Haunted Adventure, with live actors, animatronics and special effects. Tomb Rider 3D offers a 3-D interactive, shooting adventure ride down into the ancient tomb of the Egyptian god Anubis. Admission charge. 329 Alamo Plaza. 210/226-2828.
www.alamoplazaattractions.com.
IMAX—“
Alamo..The Price of Freedom” is a 45-minute docudrama film that re-creates the 13-day siege and fall of the Alamo. Other IMAX films also are shown. 849 E. Commerce St. 210/228-0351.
www.amctheatres.com/ movies/alamo-the-price-of-freedom.
KING WILLIAM DISTRICT—Area was settled by prominent German merchants in the late 19th century and was designated the state’s first Historic District. Virtually all the homes have been or are being restored. This is a 25-block area downtown off South Alamo Street. 210/227-8786 or 210/215-9274.
www.sanantonio.gov/ historic/Districts/
King_William.aspx.
LA VILLITA—(The Little Village) One of the original settlements of San Antonio, this restored village captures the charm of the past amid narrow streets, shaded patios, and authentic adobe houses with restaurants and shops. Bounded by South Alamo and Nueva streets. 210/207-8610.
www.lavillita.com. Arneson River Theatre—Presents Latin-flavored performances and other shows. In the open air of the
242 River Walk below La Villita.
LAKES—Lake Braunig—Braunig Park offers fishing, boating and picnic areas. The park is operated by Thousand Trails Management Services. About 17 miles southeast of San Antonio off I-37; also accessible from Floresville and Elmendorf. 210/635-8289. Lake Calaveras—Impoundment on Calaveras
Creek has boat ramps and picnic areas at Calaveras Park. Southeast of San Antonio off U.S. 181 south and Loop 1604. 210/635-8359.
MAJESTIC THEATRE—Opened in 1929, closed in 1974 and reopened in 1989, it is said to be one of the finest “atmospheric” theaters ever built. Restored and entered in the National Register of Historic Places, the theater combines Baroque, Spanish Mission and other motifs from Greek and Roman traditions. 224 E. Houston St. 210/226-3333 or 210/226-5700.
www.majesticempire.com.
MARKET SQUARE—The two-block long market includes El Mercado, a typical market from the interior of Mexico. Features shopping, dining and entertainment. Downtown at Santa Rosa and West Commerce streets.
www.sanantonio.gov/marketsquare.
MCNAY ART MUSEUM—Opened in 1954, this was Texas’ first museum of modern art. It focuses on 19th- and 20th-century European and American art. It includes the art collection and Spanish Colonial Revival-style residence of the late Marion Koogler McNay. The Jane and Arthur Stieren Center for Exhibitions features major exhibitions and a sculpture gallery. Admission charge. 6000 N. New Braunfels St. 210/824-5368.
www.McNayArt.org.
MEXICAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE—Facility has a library and display of Mexican art and crafts. 600 HemisFair Plaza. 210/227-0123.
MILITARY BASES—The military has been an integral part of the city with Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base and Randolph Air Force Base. Most military installations require a visitor’s pass, usually obtained at the gate. For security reasons, some areas are restricted. Fort Sam Houston Museum—Chronicles the
growth and development of the Army in San Antonio from 1845 to the present. Featured are the Buffalo Soldiers, the Rough Riders and the Birth of Military Aviation. Self-guided tour maps of the historic sites on post are available. Free. Inside the Quadrangle on Liscum Road. 210/221-1886.
www.facebook.com/Fort- Sam-Houston-Museum-137425859666389/timeline. U.S. Army Medical Department Museum— Museum depicts the history of military medicine since
1775. The contributions of distinguished Army doctors such as Walter Reed are featured. Free. 2310 Stanley Road. Building 1046, at Harry Wurzbach. 210/221- 6358.
http://ameddmuseum.amedd.army.mil.
NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS—Texas’ largest and most spectacular cavern system offers guided tours, taking guests through huge underground chambers filled with amazing formations. Above ground, the Canopy Challenge Adventure Course takes guests across obstacles and rope elements. The Zip Lines fly guests more than 360 feet on different rides. At the Mining Company, pan for gemstones or fossils. Gift stores, cafes, and picnic grounds also are available. Admission charge. 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road. 210/651-6101.
www.naturalbridgecaverns.com.
NATURAL BRIDGE WILDLIFE RANCH—In your vehicle, travel through hundreds of acres of ranch land and view more than 50 species of animals. Includes a snack bar and picnic area. Admission charge. Exit 175 off I-35; seven miles west on Natural Bridge Caverns Road (F.M. 3009). 830/438-7400.
www.wildliferanchtexas.com.
NELSON W. WOLFF MUNICIPAL BASEBALL STADIUM—Home to the San Antonio Missions. Season is April-Labor Day. 5757 U.S. 90 West. 210/675-7275.
OLD SPANISH TRAIL—The Old Spanish Trail (OST) ran from St. Augustine, Fla., to San Diego, Calif. A decorative stone bench recognizing OST is on Fredericksburg Road. 3400 Fredericksburg Road.
www.oldspanishtrailcentennial.com.
RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! ODDITORIUM, 4D MOVING THEATER AND LOUIS TUSSAUD’S WAX WORKS—Explore three floors with more than 50 unusual and fascinating exhibits. The Louis Tussaud’s Wax Works features more than 200 lifelike wax figures in themed settings. A snack bar, arcade area and gift shop are available. Admission charge. 301 Alamo Plaza. 210/224-9299.
www.ripleys.com/sanantonio.
RIVER WALK—One level below the downtown streets, the popular Paseo del Rio (River Walk) is edged by hotels, art and gift shops, restaurants, boutiques and live music. Scenic riverboat cruises are available. Admission charge. The River Walk can be accessed from various locations including the Rivercenter Mall lagoon and South Alamo, Losoya, Presa, Navarro, St. Mary’s, Market, Commerce and Crockett streets.
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com.
SAN ANGEL FOLK ART—Offers one of the largest American and Mexican folk art collections in the state, including works from artists like the Aguilar Familia, Isaac Smith, Medrano and Enrique Verde. 110 Blue Star.
PHOTO: WILL VAN OVERBEEK/TXDOT
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