Espada Dam
by msbrandysue
Although it is connected with the San Antonio Missions National Park, Espada Dam is not a mission, and is sometimes overlooked. However, to me it was one of the more beautiful parts of the whole mission trail. The sound of the running water at the dam was very peaceful. In fact, I bet it would make a very nice picnic spot!
The dam was built bewtween the years 1731 and 1740. It helped provide water for the missions and their crops. It is said to be "the best existing example of the four Franciscan-designed dams and is still in use today" (www.visitsanantonio.com).
Also at the dam is the Kennedy Memorial Tree dedicated to President JFK, John F Kennedy who was assassinated in Dallas, Texas in 1963.
cheap drinks with a lot of room
by boofany about the bonham exchange
the bonham has $1 drinks night, get trashed on $5 at the bar you can get to 1st. make friends and maybe you can get a couple free drinks. there is a cover, but nothing insane. many rooms to dance. it's a club... try to look presentable, but san antonio isn't known for it's well dressed people unfortanately.
Good, hearty breakfast
by hoofhearted about Guenther House
This restaurant is part of the old Pioneer Flour Mill and is housed in a historic, Victorian era home. The decor is very quaint and the "house" has a main dining room with numerous private dining areas. The pancakes at the Guenther House are great comfort food. Excellent sides include eggs, bacon, the works!
The Alamo
by Tdawg40sw
I have to say I am glad I got to see the Alamo, but after years of conditioning of countless Alamo movies I have to say it was not what I was expecting. I did not expect urbanization to have encroached up to the walls of the Alamo. I always kinda expected to have at least a little space between the walls and the city. That is really the only thing I was disappointed in, but then again, when is anything like what you see in the movies. I still recommend seeing the Alamo if you have the chance.
The Alamo
by Djinn76
Mission San Antonio de Valero, was established in 1718 as the city's first mission.
In 1803 Spanish cavalry occupied the secularized mission and built barracks inside the wall.
The soldiers referred to the old mission as the Alamo in honor of their hometown Alamo de Parras, Coahuila
It has later been fortified by the Mexican before the Texas war of independance.
Today the chapel and the Long Barracks are all that remain of the original fort. The present structure has indeed been reconstructed over the old foundations at the beginning of the last century.
Entry is FREE.
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