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.

The 18th-century mission church where Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and 188 others waged their last stand against the Mexican army for Texas independence has become a state symbol. The most famous historical site in Texas, the mission has been restored to its original condition and offers tours, relics of the past, and a gift shop with memorabilia for history enthusiasts.

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With the most comprehensive collection of Latin American art in the U.S., as well as extensive collections of Egyptian, Asian, and Greek works, the San Antonio Museum of Art is well worth a visit.

Historical area that stretches nine miles and contains four important 18th-century missions.

A huge Mediterranean-style mansion that houses over 10,000 paintings, sculptures and prints.

San Antonio's first neighborhood is now a thriving arts and crafts community. La Villita makes for a relaxing and scenic walk where you'll pass scores of artisans, from glassblowers to spinners, hard at work.

It all started at the Buckhorn Saloon in 1881, where patrons would trade a deer antler for a beer or shot of whisky. Since then, the horn collection has grown to more than 4000, and is now part of a museum that also includes wildlife exhibits, a wax museum, a re-creation of the saloon, a curio shop, and an arcade.

This 750-foot tower built for the 1968 HemisFair has unbeatable panoramic views, especially if you're in the tower's revolving restaurant.

Adobe building built in the mid-1700s for the Spanish presidio, now a major tourist attraction.

Settled by wealthy German merchants in the late 1800s, San Antonio's first suburb consists of 25 blocks of historic mansions set amid lovely landscaping.

Very crowded together, a lot of stores and stalls, but not selling anything anyone needs.  A lot of decorative crafts and so forth.

IMAX theater playing "Alamo - the Price for Freedom," a film about the battle at the Alamo.

Come on down (way down) at the largest underground attraction in Texas! Daily guided tours allow guests to explore large underground chambers and see huge formations. The largest room is bigger than a football field. Above ground, discover rocks, minerals, and rough-cut gems at the Natural Bridge Mining Company Sluice. The Watchtower Challenge will get your heart pumping as you climb one of the largest public climbing tower and ziplines in Texas (seasonal availability)!

Built in 1929, this movie theater is beautifully ornate, featuring a domed ceiling painted with stars and clouds.

Built for the 1968 HemisFair in honor of the city's 250th anniversary, this delightful park is a local favorite, particularly the water gardens and the kid-designed wood and sand playground, which includes a castle and space tunnel. The highlight is the looming 750-foot tall Tower of the Americas, offering a terrific view of the city.

Will re-open in the spring of 2008.