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Sunrise Over The Alamo San Antonio, Texas

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Buckhorn Hall of Horns, Fins and Features

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For Fredericksburg

The 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) 247-4000

Wonder World Park Explore the historic Balcones Fault Line Cave.

Catch a train ride through Texas’ largest petting park. Travel by “Stratavator� to the Tejas Observation Towers and tour the TopsyTurvy Anti-Gravity House. IH-35 (exit 202) Wonder World Drive - 1000 Prospect Street, San Marcos. (512) 392-3760 wonderworldpark.com

River Walk (Paseo del Rio) Below street level and bordered by lush gardens and trees, the San Antonio River winds its way through downtown, creating the world-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 Art Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the museum is located in the former Lone Star Brewery’s castle-like building - a sight no visitor can afford to miss! Art collections range from ancient art to the most contemporary. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving & Christmas. Open Tues.,Fri.,Sat. 10am9pm, Wed. & Thurs. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am6pm. (210) 978-8100 samuseum.org

San Antonio Zoo Ranked as one of the best in the nation, the zoo houses over 3,000 animals of 700 species 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) 734-7184 www.sazoo.org/zootennial

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Sea World San Antonio The 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 specific days open and hours.

Located 16 miles northwest of downtown at Ellison Drive and Westover Hills Blvd. off Hwy. 151. (800) 700-7786

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LBJ State and National Historical Parks Visit the Texas

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White House and ranch where LBJ hosted world leaders and made national decisions during the 60’s

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Located 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.

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Pioneer Museum Immerse yourself in the stories of the German settlers who built Fredericksburg

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Wildseed Farms The largest

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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Massive dome of pink granite

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The most popular waterpark in the United States, attracts more visitors than any other waterpark during its late-April to midSeptember season. The park is located on the banks of the spring-fed Comal River in New Braunfels, between San Antonio and Austin. Admission charge. (830) 625-2351

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Witte Museum of History & Science Features history and science exhibits, major traveling exhibits and family events. The museum’s H-E-B Science Treehouse is an interactive science center for all ages, including four levels of hands-on science exhibits, an Internet surfing room, a real treehouse, and outdoor water exhibits.

Open Monday-Saturday 10-5, Tuesday 10-8, Sunday 12-5. Closed third Monday in October, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Admission charge. 3801 Broadway.

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Old Tunnel State Park From approx.

May to October an evening emergence of over two million bats

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Luckenbach Texas Made world famous

by Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings when they sang “Let’s go to Luckenbach Texas‌â€?

Rockbox: Good family fun!

Rockbox Theater Family-friendly, live musical show that rocks n’ rolls every weekend

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Natural Bridge Caverns Come experience one of the world’s premier caverns, Natural Bridge Caverns.

Tours include the North Cavern Tour, the Jaremy 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) 651-6101

Texas White House Tours

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Established in 1718 as the city’s first mission, the Alamo is the most famous spot in Texas where 189 brave Texans and Tejanos fought and died in the struggle for Texas independence 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

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Wine Road 290 Eleven wineries strung like pearls along Highway 290 between Fredericksburg and Johnson City

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San Antonio International Airport

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Baptist Medical Center

(210) 297-7000

San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau

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San Antonio Police

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San Antonio Fire & EMS

(210) 207-7744

Texas Tourist Hotline

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Weather Service

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Historic Main Street Over 150 shops, boutiques, art galleries, museums and restaurants along Main Street

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