Archive for August, 2010

San Antonio Zoo From a small collection of animals deeded to the city by Col. George W. Brackenridge in 1914, the San Antonio Zoo has evolved into a major attraction featuring over 750 species and 3,500 animals.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park All of San Antonio’s historic missions, with the exception of the Alamo, are included in this park established in the 18^th century. All missions are active parish churches and possess individual beauty Key Person Insurance

SeaWorld San Antonio has shows featuring marine life, divers, and synchronized swimmers; there are theme park rides, animal attractions, and even a water park if you want to see a killer whale.

Alamo built in 1724 has become a memorial to the last stand of men like William B. Travis, Davy Crockett, and Jim Bowie in their fight against a much larger Mexican army.

McNay Art Museum focuses on 19th- and 20th-century American and European works; representative artists include Hopper, Gauguin, and Picasso displayed in an impressive Mediterranean mansion home, which features tiled floors and a Moorish-style courtyard.

Institute of Texan Cultures educates visitors about Texas’s twenty plus ethnic and cultural groups in an engaging, hands-on fashion; also the site of San Antonio’s annual Folklife Festival in June www.mycriticalillnesscover.co.uk

River Walk known as Paseo del Rio, this picturesque stretch of San Antonio’s downtown is technically a city park but is better recognized as a dining and entertainment haven.

San Antonio Botanical Gardens and Conservatory a 33-acre parcel of land showcases a diverse array of flora, from wildflowers to cacti and roses. It also features a Japanese garden, children’s garden, aquatic elements, and a garden for the blind.

San Antonio Museum of Art recognized for its fine displays of Greek and Roman antiquities, Asian art, Latin American art, American and European paintings, and decorative arts is housed in the historic 1884 Lone Star Brewery.

Spanish Governor’s Palace constructed in 1722 is a rare Texas example of an early Spanish aristocrat’s home, restored and now filled with period furnishings and artifacts.

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