WHAT’S NEW

The Alamo WHAT’S NEW

As the seventh-largest city in the nation and one of the fastest growing, San Antonio always has something new and exciting to explore. Here are a few of San Antonio’s newest offerings as well as developments on the horizon.

THE ALAMO - Multi Phase restoration and enhancement The Alamo, one of the most historically significant sites in the U.S., is being preserved and enhanced for future generations through a multi-year, multiphase restoration and enhancement process. The restoration includes preservation of the Alamo Church and Long Barrack and the creation of a WorldClass museum and visitors center.

RUBY CITY - is a new 14,000 square foot art exhibition space on Camp Street. The modern, crimson-hued building houses the Linda Pace Foundation’s growing collection of more than 900 paintings, sculptures, installations and video works by contemporary artists from around the world.

SAN PEDRO CREEK - Heavily utilized during the Spanish colonial era, this $175 million redevelopment will reflect San Pedro Creek’s rich history and create a sense of place by making the two-mile stretch more accessible with hike and bike trails and through the addition of public art. It features installations from prominent San Antonio artists including murals, ceramic art, tiled benches and historical text and poetry.

MISSION ADVENTURE TOURS - See the city sites from the water as you cruise the San Antonio River with Mission Adventure Tours’ kayaking exhibitions. Choose from thrilling, guided downriver trips to peaceful two-hour, familyfriendly tours.

At the Japanese Tea Garden, you’ll find a lush year-round garden and floral display with shaded walkways, stone bridges, a 60-foot waterfall, and koi ponds

THE GUADALUPE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER - is the city’s home for Latino, Chicano, and Native American performing arts and entertainment. Inside, the Galeria Guadalupe showcases art exhibitions emphasizing local and regional artists, and the GCAC’s professional resident program, the Guadalupe Dance Company, specializes in Mexican folklorico and flamenco dance styles.

“2021’s Best Summer Travel Destinations” survey found the San Antonio metro area in the top 15 in the country for providing the best experience for travelers’

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holds artistic performances that celebrate the diverse cultures and creativity thriving throughout the city. The Carver honors its African and African American heritage, boasting a history of hosting renowned entertainers.

SAGA - Lights. Color. Action. Take a visual journey through the history of San Antonio – from historical discovery to early settlement, to current development – with a world-class video art installation, San Antonio | The Saga.

SAAACAM - Join us for a 90 minute cruise on the beautiful San Antonio River exploring the beautiful river bans up to the museum reach while learning about San Antonio’s African American history as it relates to the center of the city.

18 POUNDER CANON - February 23, 1836, the Siege of the Alamo began when Colonel William B. Travis ordered his men to fire the 18-Pounder Cannon from the southwest corner of the Alamo into the Mexican encampment in response to General Santa Anna’s offer to surrender. Like several other cannons from battle of the Alamo, the 18-Pounder was taken off its carriage and disabled by the Mexican army. Eventually, the cannon was lost to history.