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| The Alamo | Perhaps the most well-known symbol of Texas Independence still stands at the heart of downtown San Antonio. Rebelling against repressions of Mexico's self-proclaimed dictator, Santa Anna, a band of 189 Texas volunteers defied a Mexican army of thousands for 13 days of siege. The Alamo defenders died to the last man, among them such storied names as William Travis, Davy Crockett, and Jim Bowie. |
| The Riverwalk | An attraction locals enjoy as much as tourists. Great restaurants, live music, people watching, and more! |
| Tower of Americas | The Tower of Americas is a triumphant feat of architectural and engineering skills and is still one of the tallest freestanding structures in the Western Hemisphere. The observation deck is encircled by an outdoor walkway which enhances the sensation of height above the Alamo City |
| Witte Museum | Historic homes and a re-created blacksmith shop, as well as four levels of hands-on science! |
| The Institue of Texan Cultures | The Institute showcases the history and accomplishments of 27 ethnic groups that settled Texas. The complex served as the State of Texas pavilion during HemisFair '68, and its exhibits echo the theme of the fair: 'The Confluence of Cultures in the Americas.' The Institute's annual Texas Folklife Festival attracts thousands of people to its grounds for multicultural food, music, dance and more. |
| McNay Art Museum | Texas' first modern art museum focuses on 19th and 20th century European and American art, and 20th century graphic arts. |
| HemisFair Park | Built to host the 1968 HemisFair, HemisFair Park has since been completely renovated and offers San Antonio residents and visitors a unique experience. During the renovation, unused facilities were removed and a beautiful, 15-acre park with cascading waterfalls and fountains, lushly landscaped areas, and restored historic buildings was built. |
| San Antonio Symphony | Relax with a night of symphonies, operas, and much more with the nationally-acclaimed San Antonio Symphony. |
| San Antonio Museum of Art | Since opening in 1981, the San Antonio Museum of Art has become home to the region's finest display of Greek and Roman antiquities, Asian art, Latin American and folk art, and American paintings. And, it continues to grow. |
| King William Historic District | Any given Saturday morning, tourists and locals alike walk block after block through the 19th-century Texas neighborhood of restored Victorian homes. The district begins at the corner of King William and South St. Mary's streets. |
| Missions National Historic Park | The San Antonio Missions National Historical Park comprises Mission Concepción, Mission San José, Mission San Juan Capistrano and Mission San Francisco de la Espada. |
| Market Square | Perhaps the city's best-known cultural center houses the city's best-known Mexican restaurants, the two-story marketplace El Mercado and the Farmers Market. |
| Buckhorn Saloon & Museum | Most people come here to check out the Buckhorn Hall of Horns. It also features a grand curio shop, a full-service saloon, a period arcade and rare trophy animals. |
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