San Antonio, TX

Stroll along the oak-shaded King William Historic District and appreciate the stately, Victorian architecture of private homes that have been meticulously restored in the 25-block area.

Addresss: 1032 S. Alamo, San Antonio TX 78210 - MAP
Phone: (210) 227-8786
Web: www.kingwilliamassociation.org

Remember the Alamo in more ways than one. First, visit the No. 1 tourist attraction in all of Texas, as the hallowed rooms transport you to the site of the infamous battle that was a pivotal moment in the fight for Texas independence. Then, take in the IMAX movie, "ALAMO: The Price of Freedom" just up the street at the San Antonio River Center.

The Alamo is at 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio TX 78205 - MAP
Phone: (210)-225-1391

The IMAX Rivercenter is at 849 East Commerce - MAP
Phone: (210)-247-4629
Web: www.imax-sa.com

Learn about the different cultures that make up the rich fabric of life in Texas at the University of Texas at San Antonio Institute of Texan Cultures. The complex features 65,000 square feet of interactive exhibits and displays that tell the stories of Texans.

Addresss: 801 East Durango Blvd., San Antonio TX 78205 - MAP
Phone: (210)-458-2300
Web: www.texancultures.com

One of the most impressive art museums in Texas, the San Antonio Museum of Art attracts art aficionados of all ages. For a taste of Texas, view its extensive collections of pre-Colombian art, Latin American folk art, Spanish Colonial art and contemporary Latin American Art.

Addresss: 200 W. Jones Avenue, San Antonio TX 78215 - MAP
Phone: (210) 978-8100
Web: www.samuseum.org

One of the most beautiful historic churches in the U.S., Mission Concepción features daily tours. You'll see remnants of original wall and ceiling paintings in the surviving rooms of the mission's convento, built in 1731.

Addresss: 807 Mission Rd. at Felisa St., San Antonio TX 78210 - MAP
Phone: (210) 534-1540
Web: www.nps.gov

Explore Texas' natural history at the Witte Museum, featuring historic artifacts and photographs, Texas art, textiles, the world-renowned Hertzberg Circus Collection, dinosaur bones and cave drawings.

Addresss: 3801 Broadway, San Antonio TX 78209 - MAP
Phone: (210) 357-1900
Web: www.wittemuseum.org

Gaze at the breathtaking architecture of The San Fernando Cathedral, the oldest active cathedral in the U.S. The cathedral's twin steeples and the historic icons and objects inside are breathtaking.

Addresss: 231 W. Commerce San Antonio TX 78205 - MAP
Web: www.sfcathedral.org

Stargaze every Friday night when the Scobee Planetarium at San Antonio College opens to the public. Digitally-created images of stars, planets and galaxies fill the night sky.

Addresss: 1300 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio TX 78212 - MAP
Phone: (210) 486-0100
Web: www.alamo.edu

Imagine yourself at the helm of the cockpit at the Hangar 9/Edward H. White Museum. This is the oldest museum of the Air Force.

Addresss: 8008 Inner Circle Dr., Brooks AFB, San Antonio TX - MAP
Phone: (210) 536-2203
Web: www.visitsanantonio.com

View magnificent works of art by modern masters including Paul Gauguin, Vincent Van Gogh, Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keeffe, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock and Pierre-Auguste Renoir at the McNay Art Museum.

Addresss: 6000 N. New Braunfels, San Antonio TX 78209 - MAP
Phone: (210) 824-5368
Web: www.mcnayart.org

Take a walking tour of Historic Houston Street. It was the city's major corridor at the turn of the 20th century. A self-guided kiosk tour highlights the history and architecture of many of the significant structures. Start at the corner of Alamo and Houston Streets.

Web: www.visitsanantonio.com