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10919 Town Center Drive, San Antonio, Texas, 78251, United States
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Bexar County Courthouse and Main Street Plaza
A young George H. W. Bush and his Avenger
o' henry house
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Northeast of San Antonio, just offf the freeway in San Marcos is the Aquarena Center. Glass bottom boats take you over the springs that are the source of the San Marcos River. There's a ¼ mi. floating boardwalk that affords views of the wetland and it's wildlife. There's also an aquarium house that provides examples of Texas fresh-water life.
Mad Dogs is a great place for a drink along the Riverwalk in San Antonio. The place was founded by two Scottish guys and has a great Scottish themed pub atmosphere. Great beer selection. If you have a kilt you'll fit right in, if not have a beer and you'll also fit right in.
I know, I know, a huge corporation making it onto the pages of VT. First, let me clear this up. I am all for trying new and adventurous things, especially when it comes to food. However, I love coffee. Secondly, THIS Starbucks was right on the Riverwalk. Thirdly, I brought a book that I wanted to read some on my trip (which, I always do). All these reasons "forced" me into this Starbucks. With a wonderful view of the canal, it provides a great backdrop to a great book.
Completed in 1724, the Alamo was originally a mission, but in 1836 it gained fame as the site of the famous battle between Santa Anna's Mexicans and the Texas Revolutionaries led by William B. Travis, Davie Crockett, and Jim Bowie. After a 13-day siege, Santa Anna's army attacked on 6 March 1836 and overwhelmed the invaders, killing most of the heroic men fighting for liberty and independence.
Just 6 weeks later General Sam Houston defeated Santa Anna's forces at San Jacinto, capturing Santa Anna the next day and establishing Texas independence. Houston's forces were motivated by the cry "Remember the Alamo!"
Only 2 buildings on the compound today are originals: the church or shrine and the long barracks. The shrine is the signature image of the Alamo. It was begun in 1744, but poor workmanship led to it never being completed and it fell into ruin. This building was in poor condition during the Battle of the Alamo, but in 1850 it was rebuilt giving it the current look.
The Long Barracks were constructed from 1724 to 1744. It was used by merchants in the late 1800s and restored to the original condition in the 1960s.
Many of the other buildings on the site were completed in the early 1900s.
One of the best ways to experience the Riverwalk is on a boat tour. Tours leave several times an hour and last about 30 minutes. The boat tour allows you to see the Riverwalk area from a different perspective, and your knowledgeable tour guide will tell you all about it's history, along with some fun facts you never would find out just from touring on your own. There are also some nice picture taking opportunities.
One hint: Riverwalk boat tours fill up quickly during sunset hours; it's quite a spectacular time to be out there. Unless you like crowds, you may want to take your tour during the day as I did. Its just as informative, and you can get many of your piccies while walking anyway.
Prices for the tour are very reasonable: $7.75 for adults, less for seniors, kids and members of the US military. Reservations can be made online or over the phone, and charters are available for large groups. This boat tour is well worth it.
FYI, the pictures on this tip were taken while I was on the boat tour.
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