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Traveler Info Guide
VISITOR SERVICES SPORTS ATTRACTIONSSIGHTSEEING WINE TASTING HELPFUL NUMBERS
2013-2014 FREE MAPFearn’s
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Sunrise Over The AlamoSan Antonio, Texas
SAN ANTONIO
POINTS OF INTERESTThe AlamoEstablished in 1718 as the city’s fi rst mission,the Alamo is the most famous spot in Texaswhere 189 brave Texans and Tejanos foughtand died in the struggle for Texasindependence in 1836. Museum contains relics and mementos from the Republic of Texas. Open Mon.-Sun. 9am-5:30pm,Summer 9am-7pm. Donations accepted.(210) 281-0710 thealamo.org
Buckhorn Hall of Horns,Fins and FeaturesThe hall features a massive collection of over 3,500 specimens of horned game animal trophies from all over the world. Open daily at 10am. Admission charge. 318 E. Houston Street. (210) 247-4000buckhornmuseum.com
Wonder World ParkExplore the historic Balcones Fault Line Cave. Catch a train ride through Texas’ largestpetting park. Travel by “Stratavator” to the Tejas Observation Towers and tour the Topsy-Turvy Anti-Gravity House. IH-35 (exit 202) Wonder World Drive - 1000 Prospect Street, San Marcos. (512) 392-3760wonderworldpark.com
River Walk (Paseo del Rio)Below street level and bordered by lush gardens and trees, the San Antonio Riverwinds its way through downtown, creating theworld-famous River Walk. Ride numerous boat tours or river taxis. Home to many attractions, points of interest, shops and restaurants.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
San Antonio Museum of ArtListed in the National Register of Historic Places, the museum is located in the former Lone Star Brewery’s castle-like building - asight no visitor can afford to miss! Artcollections range from ancient art to the most contemporary. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiv-ing & Christmas. Open Tues.,Fri.,Sat. 10am-9pm, Wed. & Thurs. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-6pm. (210) 978-8100 samuseum.org
San Antonio ZooRanked as one of the best in the nation, thezoo houses over 3,000 animals of 700species and covers 25 landscaped acres at the headwaters of the San Antonio River. Open year-round at 9a.m. Gate closes at 5pm, people leave at 6pm. Admission charge. 3903 North St. Mary’s Street.(210) 734-7184www.sazoo.org/zootennial
Sea World San AntonioThe world’s largest marine life park has more than 25 spectacular shows, exhibits, rides & attractions; a marine mammal pool where guests may feed and touch dolphins. Bring swim suits for water slides, rides and wave pool. Call for specifi c days open and hours. Located 16 miles northwest of downtown at Ellison Drive and Westover Hills Blvd. off Hwy. 151. (800) 700-7786seaworld.com
Six Flags Fiesta TexasLocated 15 minutes from downtown on I-10 West at La Cantera Pkwy., this 200 acre theme park celebrates Texas cultures and music in four themed areas-German, 50’s rock’ n roll, 1920’s Southwest and Hispanic. Live music shows, rides, shops, restaurants, a water park, and a “seaside” boardwalk. Open weekends in spring and fall, daily in summer. Admission charge.(210) 697-5050 sixfl ags.com
Schlitterbahn Waterpark ResortThe most popular waterpark in the United States, attracts more visitors than any otherwaterpark during its late-April to mid-September season. The park is located onthe banks of the spring-fed Comal River in New Braunfels, between San Antonio and Austin. Admission charge. (830) 625-2351schlitterbahn.com
Witte Museumof History & ScienceFeatures history and science exhibits, majortraveling exhibits and family events. The museum’s H-E-B Science Treehouse is aninteractive science center for all ages,including four levels of hands-on science exhibits, an Internet surfi ng room, a realtreehouse, and outdoor water exhibits.Open Monday-Saturday 10-5, Tuesday 10-8,Sunday 12-5. Closed third Monday inOctober, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Admission charge. 3801 Broadway.(210) 357-1900 wittemuseum.org
Natural Bridge CavernsCome experience one of the world’spremier caverns, Natural Bridge Caverns. Tours include the North Cavern Tour, theJaremy Room, the Flashlight Tour, South Cavern Adventure Tour and the Watchtower Challenge! Pan for gems & minerals. Gift shop, snack bar and picnic grounds also available. Open daily. (210) 651-6101naturalbridgecaverns.com
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Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Boerne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Corpus Christi . . . . . . . . 143Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271El Paso . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548Fort Worth . . . . . . . . . . . 262Fredericksburg . . . . . . . . 71
Galveston. . . . . . . . . . . . 241Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197Kerrville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Laredo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154New Braunfels . . . . . . . . . 16San Marcos . . . . . . . . . . . 32Waco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
ALL EMERGENCIES 911
San Antonio International Airport (210) 207-3411
Baptist Medical Center (210) 297-7000
San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau (800) 447-3372
San Antonio Police (210) 207-7484
San Antonio Fire & EMS (210) 207-7744
Texas Tourist Hotline (800) 888-8TEX
Weather Service (210) 225-0404
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National Museum of the Pacifi c War 45,000 sf. of artifacts, advanced media and stunning archival fi lm and photos
LBJ State and National Historical Parks Visit the Texas White House and ranch where LBJ hosted world leaders and made national decisions during the 60’s
Pioneer Museum Immerse yourself in the stories of the German settlers who built Fredericksburg
Wildseed Farms The largest working wildfl ower farm in the nation
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Massive dome of pink granite visited by humans for over 11,000 years
Old Tunnel State Park From approx. May to October an evening emergence of over two million bats
Luckenbach Texas Made world famous by Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings when they sang “Let’s go to Luckenbach Texas…”
Rockbox Theater Family-friendly, live musical show that rocks n’ rolls every weekend
Wine Road 290 Eleven wineries strung like pearls along Highway 290 between Fredericksburg and Johnson City
Historic Main Street Over 150 shops, boutiques, art galleries, museums and restaurants along Main Street
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The Alamo Trolley216 Alamo PlazaSan Antonio(210) 247-0238thealamotrolley.com
The Buckhorn Museum318 East Houston StreetSan Antonio(210) 247-4000buckhornmuseum.com
Charlie Wants a Burger223 Losoya Streeton the RiverwalkSan Antonio(210) 227-0864charliewantsaburger.com
City SightseeingSan Antonio204 Alamo PlazaSan Antonio(210) 224-8687city-sightseeing.com
Fredericksburg CVB302 East Austin StreetFredericksburg(866) 997-3600 or(830) 997-6523visitfredericksburgtx.com
Ghost Hunt330 Alamo PlazaSan Antonio(210) 348-6640bestsanantonioghosttours.com
Grand Trolley ToursAlamo Sightseeing Tours321 Alamo PlazaSan Antonio(210) 492-4144citytoursinc.com
La Villita418 Villita StreetSan Antonio(210) 207-8614lavillita.com
Market Square514 West Commerce StreetSan Antonio(210) 207-8600marketsquaresa.com
Natural Bridge Caverns26495 Natural BridgeCaverns RoadNatural Bridge Caverns(210) 651-6101naturalbridgecaverns.com
Paesanos Riverwalk111 West Crockett StreetSuite 101San Antonio(210) 227-2782paesanosriverwalk.com
Rio Rio Cantina421 East Commerce StreetSan Antonio(210) 226-8490 or(210) 226-8462rioriocantina.com
Ripley’s Believe It or Not301 Alamo PlazaSan Antonio(210) 224-9299sanantonio.ripleys.com
Ripley’s Haunted AdventureTomb Rider/Guiness Museum329 Alamo PlazaSan Antonio(210) 226-2828ripleys.com/phillips
San Antonio & Beyond317 Alamo PlazaSan Antonio(210) 886-9991SanAntonioAttractions.com
San Antonio Zoo3903 North St. Mary’s StreetSan Antonio(210) 734-7184sazoo.org/zootennial
Schlitterbahn Waterpark400 North Liberty AvenueNew Braunfels(830) 625-2351schlitterbahn.com
Six Flags Fiesta Texas17000 IH 10 WestSan Antonio(210) 697-5050www.sixfl ags.com
Snake Farm& Animal World5640 IH 35 SouthNew Braunfels(830) 608-9270exoticanimalworld.com
Splashtown - San Antonio3600 IH 35 NorthSan Antonio(210) 227-1100splashtownsa.com
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