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Neighborhoods
Olmos Park is home to billionaire businessmen Red McCombs, Rodney Lewis and AT&T chairman and CEO Randall L. Stephenson. The town is noted for its large estates, many of which were constructed during the 1920s, park-like setting, and oak-tree lined streets.
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Olmos Park
Olmos Park is home to billionaire businessmen Red McCombs, Rodney Lewis and AT&T chairman and CEO Randall L. Stephenson. The town is noted for its large estates, many of which were constructed during the 1920s, park-like setting, and oak-tree lined streets.
Sightseeing
With more than 8,500 animals on 56 acres, there's plenty of fun for the whole family. The San Antonio Zoo was first established with a donation from George W. Brackenridg in the 1800s. Two of the first cageless exhibits in the U.S. opened here in 1929 and the bird collection is one of the world's largest.
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Zoológico de San Antonio
3903 N St Mary's StWith more than 8,500 animals on 56 acres, there's plenty of fun for the whole family. The San Antonio Zoo was first established with a donation from George W. Brackenridg in the 1800s. Two of the first cageless exhibits in the U.S. opened here in 1929 and the bird collection is one of the world's largest.
Originally a rock quarry, part of the tea garden came from a donation by George W. Brackenridge and another section from Emma Koehler. In 1915 Ray Lambert, city parks commissioner, thought it would make a nice location for a lily pond. Ultimately, it grew to become a tea garden. The latest renovations began in 2007 and cost about $1.6 million, compared with the $7,000 Lambert originally spent to open the park. It is a Registered Texas Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Japanese Tea Gardens
3853 N St Mary's StOriginally a rock quarry, part of the tea garden came from a donation by George W. Brackenridge and another section from Emma Koehler. In 1915 Ray Lambert, city parks commissioner, thought it would make a nice location for a lily pond. Ultimately, it grew to become a tea garden. The latest renovations began in 2007 and cost about $1.6 million, compared with the $7,000 Lambert originally spent to open the park. It is a Registered Texas Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places.
Established in 1718 as Mission San Antonio de Valero, for over 300 years the former mission now known as the Alamo has been a crossroads of history. Having existed under six flags of independent nations and served as a garrison for five different armies, the Alamo has a rich history and a heritage to inspire Texans and people around the world. Although the Alamo is best known as the site of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, all 300 years of Alamo history are vital to our story. Visitors can take a guided battlefield tour, rent a self-guided audio tour, walk through the historic Alamo Church and Long Barrack Museum, listen to a history talk given by an Alamo Interpreter, participate in living history demonstrations, watch a documentary on the history of the Alamo, and much more. Admission to the Alamo is free, but there is a charge for guided and audio tours.
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El Álamo
300 Alamo PlazaEstablished in 1718 as Mission San Antonio de Valero, for over 300 years the former mission now known as the Alamo has been a crossroads of history. Having existed under six flags of independent nations and served as a garrison for five different armies, the Alamo has a rich history and a heritage to inspire Texans and people around the world. Although the Alamo is best known as the site of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, all 300 years of Alamo history are vital to our story. Visitors can take a guided battlefield tour, rent a self-guided audio tour, walk through the historic Alamo Church and Long Barrack Museum, listen to a history talk given by an Alamo Interpreter, participate in living history demonstrations, watch a documentary on the history of the Alamo, and much more. Admission to the Alamo is free, but there is a charge for guided and audio tours.
Historical area that stretches nine miles and contains four important 18th-century missions.
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
6701 San Jose DrHistorical area that stretches nine miles and contains four important 18th-century missions.
A wide range of plants from Texas and around the world spread out over 33 acres.
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Jardín Botánico de San Antonio
555 Funston PlA wide range of plants from Texas and around the world spread out over 33 acres.
San Antonio's Nature, Science and Culture Museum is a fun learning experience for the entire family. Includes a dinosaur gallery, Texas heritage center, art gallery, H-E-B treehouse, climbing wall, and more.
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Museo Witte
3801 BroadwaySan Antonio's Nature, Science and Culture Museum is a fun learning experience for the entire family. Includes a dinosaur gallery, Texas heritage center, art gallery, H-E-B treehouse, climbing wall, and more.
San Fernando Cathedral was founded on March 9, 1731 by a group of 15 families who came from the Canary Islands at the invitation of King Phillip V of Spain and is the oldest, continuously functioning religious community in the State of Texas.
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Catedral de San Fernando de Béjar
115 Main PlazaSan Fernando Cathedral was founded on March 9, 1731 by a group of 15 families who came from the Canary Islands at the invitation of King Phillip V of Spain and is the oldest, continuously functioning religious community in the State of Texas.
Food scene
Pearl is home to unforgettable cuisine, rich history, curious articles, and all the charm of South Texas. When you visit Pearl, we’d bet you won’t ever walk the same path twice. With apartments and lofts, fifteen restaurants and cafes, thirteen retailers and eighteen resident businesses as well as a twice weekly Farmers Market, this neighborhood is always full of life and activity. From culture to cuisine, we hope you explore to your heart’s content.
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The Pearl
1809 Pearl StPearl is home to unforgettable cuisine, rich history, curious articles, and all the charm of South Texas. When you visit Pearl, we’d bet you won’t ever walk the same path twice. With apartments and lofts, fifteen restaurants and cafes, thirteen retailers and eighteen resident businesses as well as a twice weekly Farmers Market, this neighborhood is always full of life and activity. From culture to cuisine, we hope you explore to your heart’s content.
The Paseo del Rio is San Antonio's favorite attraction. You can shop, dine, lounge in a cafe, or simply stroll along and let the strumming mariachi soothe your spirit.
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San Antonio River Walk
610 River WalkThe Paseo del Rio is San Antonio's favorite attraction. You can shop, dine, lounge in a cafe, or simply stroll along and let the strumming mariachi soothe your spirit.