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SABINAL, TEXAS SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

AROUND THE AREA

San Antonio, home to the legendary exhibitions that tell stories of Texans, Market Square (El Mercado)
Alamo and the famed River Walk, plus a library focused on cultural and
hosts a vibrant mix of culture,cuisine, ethnic history. The institute hosts the 514 W. Commerce St., San Antonio,
architecture, and moving history—not Texas Folklife Festival each June. 78207 210-207-8600, marketsquare-
to mention diverse languages and sa.com
music. A cosmopolitan blend of top- King William Historic District/King In this historic two-block downtown
notch golf courses, remarkable dining William Association area of shops and restaurants, El Mer-
and nightlife options, art galleries, 1032 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, 78210 cado, the largest Mexican market in
spas, theme parks, and shopping dot 210-227-8786, 210-225-5924 (Steves the U.S., is crammed full of imported
the pedestrian cityscape along the Homestead) kingwilliamassociation. goods from south of the border.
Rio. San Antonio, one of America’s org
friendliest cities, truly offers an au- Pearl Brewery
thentic experience. This 25-block area off St. Mary’s
and Durango streets still retains 200 E. Grayson St., San Antonio, 78215
The Alamo the charm of the late 19th-century 210-212-7260, atpearl.com

300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, 78205 neighborhood established by prom- An operating brewery from 1883
210-225-1391, thealamo.org inent German merchants. The Steves to 2001, this site is now a culinary
Homestead, at 509 King William St., hub nestled on the banks of the San
This small stone compound is a is one of the finest Victorian house Antonio River Walk. Chefs congregate
well-known site, representing 300 museums in the Southwest. at the Culinary Institute of America,
years of Texas history. The Alamo is food lovers gather at the year-round
both historic and beautiful, a famous La Villita Historical District Pearl Farmers Market, and shoppers
architectural landmark. 418 Villita St., Ste. 903, San Antonio, hunt for one-of-a-kind goods in an
Buckhorn Saloon and Museum and 78205 210-207-8614, lavillita.com eclectic array of shops.
The Texas Rangers Museum La Villita (Spanish for “little town”) Military Bases
318 E. Houston St., San Antonio, 78205 is a good name for this area, which San Antonio supports multiple mil-
210-247-4000, buckhornmuseum.com was one of San Antonio’s earliest itary bases. Most are open to tours
communities. Today, the charming
Since 1881 this saloon has been adobe homes are used as gift shops, with advance reservations. Two mu-
known as a gathering place for artisans’ studios, and restaurants, as seums at Fort Sam Houston are open
good conversation, great food, and well as the site of the Night in Old San to the public.
spectacular wildlife exhibits. Today, Antonio event each April. Fort Sam Houston
the saloon houses a cafe, gift shop,
shooting gallery, and two museums. Majestic Theatre and Charline Mc- 210-221-1211, samhouston.army.mil
Combs Empire Theatre
Institute of Texan Cultures Lackland Air Force Base
224 E. Houston St., San Antonio, 78205
801 E. Cesar E. Chavez, San Antonio, 210-226-5700, majesticempire.com 210-671-1110, jsba.af.mil
78205 210-458-2300, texancul-
tures.com A Texas and national historic land- Randolph Air Force Base
mark, The Majestic Theatre is home
Exhibits, artifacts, and historical to the San Antonio Symphony and 210-652-1110, jsba.af.mil
photographs trace the contributions Broadway in San Antonio, seating
of the amazingly varied cultural more than 2,300. Clouds are project-
and ethnic groups that had a part in ed onto the high ceiling of the Majes-
developing Texas. The museum has tic, giving a magical feel to the ornate
65,000 square feet of displays and Mediterranean-style room.

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