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San Antonio – “Captures the Spirit of Texas
Now the eighth largest city in the United States, the city has retained its sense of history and tradition, while carefully blending in cosmopolitan progress. The city has always been a crossroads and a meeting place. Sounds and flavors of Native Americans, Old Mexico, Germans, the Wild West, African-Americans and the Deep South mingle and merge. Close to twenty million visitors a year delight in the discovery of San Antonio's charms.
Destination Highlights
- The Alamo
- The Buckhorn Saloon and Museum
- Casa Navarro State Historical Park
- IMAX Theatre
- Riverside Shopping
- Diamond W Longhorn Ranch
- Japanese Tea Garden
- King William Historic Area
- Guinness Book of World Records Museum
- Majestic Theatre
- El Mercado
- Natural Bridge Caverns and Wildlife
- Old Spanish Trail
- San Antonio Aquarium
- Sunset Station
- Tower of Americas
- Vietnam Memorial
Performance Opportunities
- Riverside Performance
- University of Texas- San Antonio
- The Alamo
- High School Exchanges
- Several Festivals to choose from
Cultural Highlights
- The Alamo
On the east side of Alamo Plaza is the most famous spot in Texas where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna’s army. Mission San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo) was established in 1718 as the city’s first mission. The chapel, one of the most photographed facades in the nation, and the Long Barracks are all that remain of the original fort.
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